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In Business / High School | 2025-07-08

Two supervisors, Justin and Sean, are given instructions to trim their group size by two people. Justin's personality tends to favor people. He is generally more sensitive to people and is a thoughtful supervisor. Sean is just the opposite. He is more concerned with group production and considers people's feelings secondary to the work. Hence their approaches in trimming their teams are different. They can't see each other's point of view and leave the discussion thinking ill of each other. Which of the following types of conflict are Justin and Sean experiencing?

A) Personality conflict
B) Functional conflict
C) Intergroup conflict
D) Cross-cultural conflict
E) Programmed conflict

Asked by lindaphan6926

Answer (2)

Justin and Sean are experiencing a personality conflict due to their differing management styles and priorities towards people and production. This type of conflict arises from their distinct personality traits and leads to misunderstandings. The chosen option is A.
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Answered by SophiaElizab | 2025-07-21

Justin and Sean are experiencing a personality conflict, which relates to option A. ;

Answered by SophiaElizab | 2025-07-21

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