Role conflicts tend to occur______________?
Correct answer: C. because we must fulfill several demanding roles simultaneously
- A. over scarce resources
- B. within aggregates
- C. because we must fulfill several demanding roles simultaneously
- D. all of the above
Explanation
Role conflict arises when the demands of two or more roles must be met at the same time and cannot easily be reconciled. Scarce resources may cause other conflicts, but they are not the defining cause here.
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