Which of the following is an example of a task conflict?
A) Linda and Dorothy had a disagreement over which of their employees should be assigned to work on a high-priority project.
B) Will and Hilda have been removed from the team they worked with after they were overheard making derogatory comments about one of their colleague's racial origin.
C) The company head has resigned after longstanding conflict between him and his top management employees.
D) Sally and her manager have just had a heated argument because Sally feels she has been overlooked for a promotion that was her rightful due.
E) Henry and Solomon have been reprimanded by their project lead for spending too much time using the Internet for personal use at work.

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Task conflict refers to disagreements about the goals, ideas, or tasks related to the work. In this case, Linda and Dorothy are having a disagreement about which employee should be assigned to a high-priority project, which is a task-related issue. The other options involve interpersonal conflicts, such as disrespectful behavior, power struggles, and personal grievances, which are not related to specific job roles or responsibilities.

Which of the Following Is an Example of a Task