Two Supervisors, Justin and Shawn, Had Been Given Instructions to Trim

question 29

Multiple Choice

Two supervisors, Justin and Shawn, had been given instructions to trim their group size by two people. Justin's personality tended to favor people. He was generally more sensitive to people, and was a thoughtful supervisor. Shawn was just the opposite. He was more concerned with group production, and considered people's feelings secondary to the work. Hence their approaches in trimming their teams were different. They could not see the other's point of view and hence they left the discussion thinking ill of each other. Which of the following types of conflict did Justin and Shawn experience?

• A)Personality conflict
• B)Functional conflict
• C)Inter-group conflict
• D)Cross-cultural conflict
• E)Programmed conflict

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Definitions:

External World

A term referring to everything that exists outside of one's self and subjective experiences.

Outgoing Person

An individual characterized by a sociable, extroverted, and often friendly demeanor, making them adept at interacting with others.

Terminal Value

In finance, it represents the estimated value of a business or project beyond the forecast period when future cash flows can be estimated. In ethics, it refers to the inherent value that an end action or state possesses in itself.

Social Respect

The regard and consideration shown by individuals or societies toward others based on perceived value or status.