Two supervisors,Justin and Sean,are given instructions to trim their group size by two people.Justin's personality tends to favor people.He is generally more sensitive to people,and is a thoughtful supervisor.Sean is just the opposite.He is more concerned with group production,and considers people's feelings secondary to the work.Hence their approaches in trimming their teams are different.They can't see each other's point of view and leave the discussion thinking ill of each other.Which of the following types of conflict are Justin and Sean experiencing?
A) personality conflict
B) functional conflict
C) intergroup conflict
D) cross-cultural conflict
E) programmed conflict

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Justin and Sean are experiencing a personality conflict because their differences in personality traits, such as their level of concern for people, are causing them to have different approaches in trimming their teams. This is leading to a misunderstanding and a negative perception of each other's perspectives.

Two Supervisors,Justin and Sean,are Given Instructions to Trim Their Group