Ch 8 Role basics and types of role conflict

Being forced to sell a product you believe is misleading is which type of conflict?

Person-role conflict

What is a role set?

The range of roles and expectations attached to a single position

Which term describes behaviors you are expected or required to perform in a role?

Prescriptions

Proscriptions are best described as:

Forbidden or unacceptable behaviors

Acting in line with the expectations and norms of a role is called:

Role conformity

A specific real-life interaction where someone performs a role in response to expectations is a:

Role episode

A new employee isn't sure what their authority or performance standards are. This is:

Role ambiguity

A manager tells an employee to be innovative but also to strictly follow rigid procedures. Which conflict is this?

Intra-sender conflict

Students want less homework while the principal wants higher test scores. Which conflict is this?

Inter-sender conflict

Balancing your job as an employee with your obligations as a parent is an example of:

Inter-role conflict (multiphrenia)