When employees question their competence to deal with changes that might result in increased workloads or increased task difficulty, they are most likely experiencing:

A) the fear of loss.
B) the fear of failure.
C) the fear of disruption of interpersonal relationships.
D) the fear of the unknown.

Task Difficulty

The level of effort and skill required to complete a task or achieve a goal.

Increased Workloads

This term describes situations where the quantity of work assigned to an individual or team exceeds the previous levels, often requiring more effort or time to complete.

Competence

The ability of an individual or organization to effectively perform or carry out a specific task or skill.