A monthly interdepartmental meeting goes badly because the managers cannot agree on an agenda.Sales managers argue that new advertising strategies should be a top priority because sales have dropped; operations managers argue that equipment acquisition should take precedence because a key system is down.The failure of this meeting can be most clearly attributed to ________.
A) cultural barriers
B) organizational barriers
C) interpersonal barriers
D) emotional barriers

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The failure of the meeting is due to organizational barriers, specifically the lack of clear and agreed-upon priorities and goals. The different departments have their own priorities and are not aligned, which is hindering their ability to work together effectively.

A Monthly Interdepartmental Meeting Goes Badly Because the Managers Cannot