As the project manager, you notice tension between two team members, Sarah and John, who have been working together on a critical deliverable. During a heated discussion in a team meeting, Sarah accuses John of not pulling his weight and causing delays. John becomes defensive and argues that Sarah is micromanaging him. What is the most likely source of this conflict?
The most likely source of the conflict between Sarah and John is differences in work styles. Sarah appears to prefer a more hands-on, detail-oriented approach, which John perceives as micromanagement. On the other hand, John seems to prefer a more autonomous working style, which Sarah interprets as a lack of commitment or effort. This fundamental difference in their preferred work styles has led to tension and a breakdown in communication. While resource constraints and unclear roles and responsibilities can also contribute to conflicts, the given scenario does not provide evidence to support these as the primary source of the issue between Sarah and John.
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