Questions: The senior accountants at Spicedam have a disagreement with each other about the calculation of the company's annual budget because of their different industry experiences. However, they are willing to have a rational discussion and arrive at the optimal solution. In this scenario, the conflict among the senior accountants at Spicedam best exemplifies a. a-type conflict b. c-type conflict c. channel conflict d. affective conflict

The answer is b. c-type conflict

A-type conflict, also known as affective conflict, involves personal disagreements and emotional clashes between individuals. This type of conflict is characterized by personal attacks and is not focused on the task at hand. In the scenario, the disagreement is based on different industry experiences and is not personal, so this option is not applicable.

C-type conflict, or cognitive conflict, occurs when individuals have differing opinions or perspectives about a task or decision. This type of conflict is constructive and focuses on problem-solving and finding the best solution. In the scenario, the senior accountants are willing to have a rational discussion to arrive at the optimal solution, which aligns with c-type conflict.

Channel conflict typically refers to conflicts that arise in distribution channels, such as between manufacturers and retailers. This is not relevant to the scenario described, which involves internal disagreements among accountants.

Affective conflict is another term for a-type conflict, which involves personal and emotional disagreements. As mentioned earlier, the scenario does not involve personal attacks or emotional clashes, so this option is not applicable.