John's employer has a tuition reimbursement program, but only for degrees directly applicable to the position the employee currently holds. John is a manufacturing supervisor, but he wishes to earn a degree in employee safety and health and move into an HR position at the company. His boss will only pay for John's advanced training in Total Quality Management. Which statement best characterizes the source of the conflict?
A)John is an opportunist hoping that his current employer will pay for the training he needs to enhance his personal employability.
B)John is confusing organizational development with the pursuit of personal goals.
C)John's lifelong development must be channelled along prescribed career paths tied to the organization's strategy.
D)John's organization is overlooking the contribution that lifelong development may have on the employee's confidence, ideas, and enthusiasm.

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John's desire to earn a degree in employee safety and health is a valid and positive pursuit of lifelong development. However, his employer is limiting his options by only offering tuition reimbursement for degrees directly applicable to his current position, and offering a different type of training that may not align with John's career goals. By not supporting John's pursuit of his own career goals, the organization may be missing out on the benefits of John's increased confidence, ideas, and enthusiasm that could come from pursuing his desired degree.

John's Employer Has a Tuition Reimbursement Program, but Only for Degrees