Samantha and Jason often do not get along. Samantha feels Jason's comments about work taking too long to accomplish is a personal attack on her physical mobility issues. Sometimes Samantha becomes so angry she has to leave the office to cool down. What is this an example of?
A)low cohesiveness
B)cognitive conflict
C)affective conflict
D)undefined team norms

Question

Samantha and Jason often do not get along. Samantha feels Jason's comments about work taking too long to accomplish is a personal attack on her physical mobility issues. Sometimes Samantha becomes so angry she has to leave the office to cool down. What is this an example of?
A)low cohesiveness  
B)cognitive conflict  
C)affective conflict  
D)undefined team norms

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

This is an example of affective conflict, which is a form of conflict that arises from interpersonal disagreements or emotional clashes between team members.

Samantha and Jason Often Do Not Get Along