Jim, an Executive Assistant to two Vice Presidents, is assigned a project from one VP which needs to be completed by 8am tomorrow morning. He is already working on a lengthy report which must be completed by tomorrow at 8am as well for the other VP. Jim is most likely experiencing:
A) role conflict.
B) role overload.
C) role underload.
D) role ambiguity.
E) role redesign.

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Role conflict occurs when there are incompatible demands placed upon a person relating to their job or position, such as having to complete two tasks with the same deadline for different supervisors.

Jim, an Executive Assistant to Two Vice Presidents, Is Assigned