Nathan Works as a Senior Product Designer for a Textile

Multiple Choice

Nathan works as a senior product designer for a textile firm. He reports to two different managers. One manager wants him to produce new designs every week, whereas the other manager wants him to create products with the firm's existing designs. Nathan is confused about the chain of command and is unsure about his production targets. Which of the following statements is most likely true about the scenario?

A) Nathan lacks the emotional intelligence necessary to handle the situation.
B) The scenario is an example of structural conflict.
C) Nathan lacks the expert power necessary to handle the situation.
D) The scenario is an example of interpersonal conflict.