At the monthly sales team meetings for Windows, Doors and More, Inc., everyone seems to be agreeable and ready to accept change. However, results are never met and team members are often overheard making jokes about the company's sales goals. This is an example of

A) competing commitments.
B) emotional side-effects.
C) personality conflicts.
D) breakup of work group.
E) passive-aggressive culture.

Passive-Aggressive Culture

An organizational environment where individuals express negative feelings, resentment, or aggression in indirect and passive ways rather than through direct communication.

Competing Commitments

Conflicting obligations or tasks that demand a person's time and attention, making it challenging to fulfill all effectively.

Team Members

Individuals who belong to a group collaborating towards common objectives or projects with shared responsibilities.