Leading coatings and paints manufacturer Akzo Nobel established a team made up of members from various departments to increase plant availability and decrease plant downtime. The plant loses considerable time daily because the assembly line has to be cleaned whenever the production schedule calls for a different colour and so on to be produced. Which type of conflict does this cross-functional team need to avoid if it hopes to be successful?

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Affective conflict, which involves personal issues and emotional reactions, can hinder the team's ability to work together effectively and focus on solving the problem at hand.

Leading Coatings and Paints Manufacturer Akzo Nobel Established a Team