Being torn by conflicting demands from a supervisor about the job and being pressured to get along with people with whom you are not compatible are both examples of ___________.

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Role conflict refers to a situation where an individual experiences incompatible demands from two or more sources. In the given scenario, the conflicting demands from a supervisor (job-related) and the pressure to get along with incompatible individuals (interpersonal) create role conflict. Personality conflict is a situation where individuals clash due to personal differences, and structural conflict relates to disagreements arising from differences in organizational structures or systems. Interpersonal conflict is a situation where individuals experience disagreements due to differences in personality, style, or communication.

Being Torn by Conflicting Demands from a Supervisor About the Job