Which of the following would be an example of a functional conflict within an organization?
A) Two coworkers trying to decide where to eat lunch
B) Two coworkers trying to decide where to hold the staff retreat
C) Two coworkers each trying to get the open managerial position
D) Two coworkers who were married getting a divorce
E) Two coworkers each creating a new product

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Functional conflict is a healthy, constructive disagreement between two or more people. The decision on where to hold the staff retreat (choice B) involves a discussion likely aimed at improving the event for the organization, making it a functional conflict.

Which of the Following Would Be an Example of a Functional