Sami is scheduled to train a group of new employees on a particular day. However, on the morning of the training, her 2-year-old son is running a fever. If Sami stays home to take care of her son instead of sending him to day care, the training will have to be rescheduled and a number of people will be inconvenienced. Explain how Sami's situation creates inner conflict


Sami's situation is an example of conflict between two desirable goals. Samiwants to fulfill her commitment at work, but she also wants to take good care of her son. Her desire to be a "good employee" is in conflict with her desire to be a "good mother.".

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