Nick, a highly skilled technician, has been one of the most productive employees at Swank Inc. But after the company went through a downsizing effort, Nick has taken on many more responsibilities and is struggling to keep up. What is the most likely consequence of this situation?

A) Nick experiences role conflict and becomes confused about what to do.
B) Nick experiences role conflict because Swank Inc. asks him to transfer to a position overseas.
C) Nick wonders how Swank Inc. will evaluate his performance, so he asks for a transfer.
D) Nick experiences role overload and becomes dissatisfied with his job.
E) Nick places the responsibility for maintaining positive relationships on his direct supervisor.

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Claudia Hinojos · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  When an employee like Nick has taken on many more responsibilities due to downsizing or other reasons, it can lead to role overload, which is a type of role conflict where there are too many expectations and demands for one person to handle. This can cause the employee to become dissatisfied with their job and potentially lead to burnout.

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