Ethan's supervisor reminds him that the monthly staff meeting is in a few days and asks him to arrange for the usual beverages and refreshments. Ethan decides to do something different for a change and orders from a new caterer. Just before the meeting begins, Ethan's supervisor notices this and angrily yells at Ethan in front of everyone. Their usual supplier guarantees that food items are created in a nut-free environment, a big concern for the company as one of the department's employees is severely allergic to peanuts. Ethan is embarrassed and frustrated, as no one ever told him that this was an issue. This conflict arises from ________.

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B) People often draw conclusions or make decisions based on faulty assumptions. They do not have all the information they need, and they may not even know they are missing information. This lack of information can lead to significant workplace conflict.

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