Ethan's Supervisor Reminds Him That the Monthly Staff Meeting Would

Multiple Choice

Ethan's supervisor reminds him that the monthly staff meeting would be held in a few days, and asks him to arrange for the usual beverages and refreshments. Ethan decides to do something different for a change and orders from a new caterer. Just before the meeting begins Ethan's supervisor notices this, and angrily yells at Ethan in front of everyone. Their usual supplier guarantees that the food items are created in a nut-free environment, a big concern for the company as one of the employees is severely allergic to peanuts. Ethan is embarrassed and frustrated because no one ever told him about this issue.
-This conflict arises from ________.

A) competing goals
B) lack of information
C) differences of opinion
D) ego issues
E) relational differences