Due to budget cuts, a boss is forced to fire an employee who is a close friend. The boss is most likely experiencing ______.

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Role conflict occurs when there are incompatible demands placed upon a person relating to their job or position, causing stress. In this scenario, the boss faces a conflict between their professional role (needing to fire an employee due to budget cuts) and their personal role (the employee being a close friend), which is a classic example of role conflict.

Due to Budget Cuts, a Boss Is Forced to Fire