Sameeha has started a new project that requires working at night and in the weekends, but an unexpected conflict has begun with the lab manager. Shes been able to coordinate the new schedule with her new project, classes and personal life, which has helped her sanity, because she likes to plan things in advance and schedule her activities. Also, shes been able to keep things under control by marking clear boundaries for her benchtop space and keeping her own area organized, because the rest of the lab seems messy to her most of the time.

But when Sameeha works in the lab outside of office hours, shes been having trouble finding particular ingredients in the lab. The catalog has not been updated recently, so its been difficult for Sameeha to find items. During the normal working hours, the lab manager is helpful in tracking down items for Sameeha. But on this particular Saturday, Sameeha had to cancel an experiment because she couldnt find a critical ingredient in the lab, and so fell behind her schedule.

Sameeha thinks that its the job of the lab manager to update the catalog, and is frustrated that she had to cancel her experiment and fall behind her schedule. In her frustration, she begins to write an email to the lab manager.

Questions:

1. Which differences in personality traits (OCEAN) might explain the behavior of Sameeha? Explain your reasoning, referring to details mentioned in the case study.
2. Which differences in personality traits (OCEAN) might explain the behavior of the lab manager? Explain your reasoning, referring to details mentioned in the case study.
3. Do you think she should email the lab manager, or perhaps communicate with him in another manner?
4. How might Sameeha adapt, to work better with the lab manager?