Roberta and Clarence Are Employees of Astech Inc

question 34

Multiple Choice

Roberta and Clarence are employees of Astech Inc.They have had many disagreements in the past and do not get along well.When they are put on the same team,they both make a conscious effort to stay out of each other's way and communicate only when necessary.Their enmity invariably influences the attitudes of the other team members,and soon,the other team members take sides,and this creates a rift in the team.These negative group dynamics and the lack of communication between team members start affecting the team's overall productivity and performance.What type of conflict has been exemplified in this scenario?

• A)Dysfunctional conflict
• B)Functional conflict
• C)Procedural conflict
• D)Substantive conflict

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