Which concept is involved when a plant supervisor wants to be a good friend and confidant to the workers, but must remain distant in order to rate the workers' performances?

a. Role conflict
b. Role strain
c. Role ambiguity
d. Role exit


Ans: b. Role strain

Sociology

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