Ayesha is an Israeli immigrant to the U.S. She works for a pharmaceutical company and is not only a gender, but also an ethnic minority in the company. Her peers, colleagues, and subordinates expect a lot from her. She is having a tough time fulfilling all these expectations. Ayesha is said to be facing ________.
A) role ambiguity
B) role conflict
C) role insufficiency
D) role interference
E) role overload

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Ayesha is said to be facing role overload, which refers to a situation where an individual is expected to fulfill many roles or responsibilities, leading to increased stress, exhaustion, and inability to meet expectations. In this case, Ayesha is not only a gender minority, but also an ethnic minority in the company, and this may mean that she has to work harder to prove herself and fulfill expectations, leading to a feeling of being overloaded.

Ayesha Is an Israeli Immigrant to the U