Under What Conditions Can One or More Members of a Class

question 24

Essay

Under what conditions can one or more members of a class may sue or be sued as representative of a class? What type of lawsuit can their claims be consolidated into?

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Definitions:

Person-Role Conflict

A situation where an individual's personal values, beliefs, or behaviors are in conflict with the expectations of their role.

Role Ambiguity

The uncertainty or lack of clarity about the expectations, responsibilities, or objectives associated with a job role.

Intersender Role Conflict

A situation where an individual receives contradictory demands or expectations from multiple supervisors or sources, leading to conflict.

Role Dynamics

The study of how roles evolve, intersect, and interact within social and organizational contexts, impacting individual behaviors and group outcomes.