Mary and John, Two Workers at ABC Inc

question 39

Multiple Choice

Mary and John, two workers at ABC Inc., have a profound dislike for each other. In weekly sales meetings it is not uncommon to find Mary and John calling each other names for no apparent reason. What type of conflict best describes the situation between Mary and John?

• A) intrapersonal
• B) accommodating
• C) issue-based
• D) interpersonal

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