Nora,a new nurse manager,writes certain assumptions regarding the organization's objectives into her budget.Her supervisor tells her that the objectives implied in her assumptions are not entirely consistent with the organization and that she needs to clarify these objectives with her supervisor.Nora apologizes and says she had more latitude with the budget where she previously worked.This is an example of:
A) Role complexity.
B) Role ambiguity.
C) Role conflict.
D) Time-dependent roles.

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This scenario describes role ambiguity, which occurs when an individual is unclear about the expectations and objectives of their role. Nora assumed certain objectives without clarifying them with her supervisor, leading to a misunderstanding. This is not an example of role complexity, as her role and responsibilities are clear; nor is it an example of role conflict, as there is no conflict between Nora and her supervisor. It is also not an example of time-dependent roles, as the issue is not related to timing or sequencing of tasks.

Nora,a New Nurse Manager,writes Certain Assumptions Regarding the Organization's Objectives