Jim, an Executive Assistant to Two Vice Presidents, Is Assigned

question 3

Multiple Choice

Jim, an Executive Assistant to two Vice Presidents, is assigned a project from one VP which needs to be completed by 8am tomorrow morning. He is already working on a lengthy report which must be completed by tomorrow at 8am as well for the other VP. Jim is most likely experiencing:

• A) role conflict.
• B) role overload.
• C) role underload.
• D) role ambiguity.
• E) role redesign.

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