Ken, Whose Primary Job Is Supervising a Small Production Group

question 66

Multiple Choice

Ken, whose primary job is supervising a small production group, is not getting cooperation from all members on the cross-functional team he leads.In particular, Bethany, a marketing manager, seems to resist his direction.The source of conflict in this cause may be

• A)time pressure.
• B)a personality clash.
• C)communication failure.
• D)status differences.
• E)ambiguous jurisdictions.

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Definitions:

Social Domain Approach

A theoretical perspective in social psychology that categorizes social knowledge into different domains, such as moral, social-conventional, and personal.

Moral

Related to principles or rules of right conduct or the distinction between right and wrong behaviors.

Social-Conventional

refers to norms and rules that guide behavior in social situations, distinguishing between societal conventions and moral principles.

Instrumental Aggression

Aggressive behavior aimed at achieving a specific goal or outcome, rather than occurring from anger or frustration.