When two or more managers claim responsibility for the same activities or tasks, the source of conflict is _____.

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Conflict in organizations springs from a variety of sources such as different goals and time horizons, overlapping authority, task interdependencies, different evaluation or reward systems, scarce resources, and status inconsistencies. Overlapping authority is when two or more managers, departments, or functions claim authority for the same activities or tasks. In such a scenario, conflict is likely.

When Two or More Managers Claim Responsibility for the Same