CAUSES OF MISUNDERSTANDINGS AND CONFLICT WHEN WORKING WITH OTHERS AND IN THE DELIVERY OF SERVICE Flashcards
HOW DO MISUNDERSTANDING OCCUR?
Results from poor communication or poor staff training, can easily cause a conflict or make it worse.
WHY IS CHANGE A CAUSE OF MISUNDERSTANDING AND CONFLICT?
- Can be to industry, workplace, regime, job roles
If change isn’t implemented slowly it can result in conflict - Training and upskilling staff
- Must implement change gradually and provide training
WHAT IS AN EXAMPLE OF CHANGE ?
New ordering system, or ipad system
WHY CAN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF NEW TECHNOLOGIES CAUSE OF MISUNDERSTANDING AND CONFLICT?
- Can be an example of change
- Generally whole idea is to save time and improve workflow
- Training and the appropriate procedures must be implemented accordingly
- Diverse culture and age → When implementing change ensure it is slow to have the ability to learn and not feel stressed.
- Food technology → EG: Laser cutters to make desserts → reduces workload, upskill persons skill set
WHAT IS AN EXAMPLE OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF NEW TECHNOLOGIES ?
- Online ordering systems → reservations, filing system to online, key to access card, QR codes
- Saving time → early check in
WHY CAN DIFFERENT VALUES AND PERSONALITY CLASHES CAUSE OF MISUNDERSTANDING AND CONFLICT?
- Opinions and beliefs may lead to issues
EG: Management styles → hotel environments = inclusiveness, emotionless, equal, welcoming
WHAT IS AN EXAMPLE DIFFERENT VALUES AND PERSONALITY CLASHES ?
Manager has unrealistic perception and expectations
WHY CAN INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN WORKERS CAUSE OF MISUNDERSTANDING AND CONFLICT?
- Interact in a manner or relate to someone else
- Conflict can arise from poor communication in this aspect
WHAT IS STRATEGY FOR DEALING WITH INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN WORKERS?
Have clear lines of communication between staff
WHY CAN DIFFERENT PERSONALITIES CAUSE OF MISUNDERSTANDING AND CONFLICT?
Individuals may clash as a result of different personalities
WHAT IS STRATEGY FOR DEALING WITH DIFFERENT PERSONALITIES ?
- Employee a diverse group of people
- Train staff effectively
WHY CAN PERCEIVED POWER DIFFERENCES CAUSE OF MISUNDERSTANDING AND CONFLICT?
- Based on status and job roles
- Relates to acting within level of authority
WHAT IS STRATEGY FOR DEALING WITH PERCEIVED POWER DIFFERENCES ?
Train all staff to act within their level of authority
WHY CAN EXTERNAL CHANGES CAUSE OF MISUNDERSTANDING AND CONFLICT?
Something that affects the business, its employees and work practices from an external source
WHAT IS AN EXAMPLE OF EXTERNAL CHANGES?
Global pandemic, seasons, global financial crisis