Question

Michael is devout and very active in his church. he is also a very dedicated employee. his manager offers him a promotion but the new role will require him to work sundays. michael would like the promotion, but realizes that it would force him to miss some church activities. in this situation, michael is most likely to experience ________.

Answer 1

Michael is most likely to experience "role conflict".

A role conflict refers to a situation when someone has to perform to roles in any capacity which affect each other, for example if there is an employer who has to fire one of his employee who also is a close friend that will put the employer in the situation of the role conflict. In the above case Michael experience role conflict as a Church member and as an employee.