Which of the following statements is true of issue-related group conflicts?

a. They can turn into intra-individual conflicts if managed ineffectively.
b. They usually occur due to poor communication in a group.
c. They are rooted in power struggle between group members.
d. They allow for collaboration of diverse points of view about an issue.


d. They allow for collaboration of diverse points of view about an issue.
Issue-related conflict occurs when two or more group members’ goals, ideas, or opinions about a topic are incompatible. One major advantage of collaboration is the synergy that occurs as a result of expressing diverse points of view.

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