Amjad must finish writing a report for work that is due the next day His son,s school just called and said the child must be picked up from school because he is sick Amjad,s wife is out of town on business As a result Amjad is experiencing ?
Correct answer: D. role conflict
- A. role strain
- B. role reversal
- C. role hypersensitivity
- D. role conflict
Explanation
Amjad faces incompatible demands from two different statuses, employee and father, so he is experiencing role conflict. Role strain occurs when competing expectations arise within a single role.
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