GlobalCo formed a task force consisting of eight employees from four culturally diverse countries who have not previously met.The task force must work closely together for a month to solve a troublesome customer problem.These employees have similar technical training,but they have different religious beliefs,different languages,and different standards of living.If these employees experience conflict,this conflict might be caused by:
A)task interdependence.
B)differentiation.
C)communication problems.
D)all of these factors.
E)differentiation and communication problems,but not task interdependence

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Task interdependence can lead to conflict if team members have different expectations or communication breakdowns. Differentiation, such as cultural and religious differences, can also lead to misunderstandings and conflict. Communication problems are a common cause of conflict, especially when team members have different native languages or communication styles. Therefore, all three factors can contribute to conflict in this scenario.

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