What Is Role Conflict

question 13

Multiple Choice

What is role conflict?

• A)It occurs when an individual perceives information regarding his or her job to be inconsistent or contradictory.
• B)It occurs when an individual does not have enough information about what he or she should be doing.
• C)It occurs when an individual does not like what he or she should be doing.
• D)It occurs when two employees disagree about how quickly a task can be accomplished.
• E)None of these is a description of role conflict.

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Definitions:

Undesirable Actions

Actions or behaviors that are considered unwanted or negative by society or the individual committing them, often due to their consequences.

Desirable Actions

Behaviors or activities viewed favorably or valued highly by a society or individual, often associated with positive outcomes.

Situational Pressures

External forces that influence individuals' behavior and decision-making in specific contexts.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency to overemphasize personality traits and underestimate situational factors when explaining others' behavior.