At Vector Solutions, a software development firm, a significant conflict has developed between the finance and operations departments over the budget for the next fiscal year. The operations department argues that the finance team's conservative budget allocations are unrealistic and fail to account for necessary expansions in project scope and resources required to meet market demand. The finance team, concerned with fiscal prudence, accuses operations of overestimating needs. Applying the interactionist perspective, how

might this conflict benefit the organization?$$ By prompting a thorough review and potentially innovative budgeting that aligns better with operational strategies.

by deteriorating interdepartmental relationships, it demonstrates the need for a new leadership approach.

fostering a culture of challenge, leading to improved decision$-$making processes.

interactionist views do not see any positive outcomes from such conflicts.

It merely highlights inefficiencies within the conpany without providing any constructive outcome.