CAUSES OF MISUNDERSTANDINGS AND CONFLICT WHEN WORKING WITH OTHERS AND IN THE DELIVERY OF SERVICE Flashcards

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HOW DO MISUNDERSTANDING OCCUR?

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Results from poor communication or poor staff training, can easily cause a conflict or make it worse.

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WHY IS CHANGE A CAUSE OF MISUNDERSTANDING AND CONFLICT?

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  • 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
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WHAT IS AN EXAMPLE OF CHANGE ?

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New ordering system, or ipad system

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WHY CAN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF NEW TECHNOLOGIES CAUSE OF MISUNDERSTANDING AND CONFLICT?

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  • 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
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WHAT IS AN EXAMPLE OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF NEW TECHNOLOGIES ?

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  • Online ordering systems → reservations, filing system to online, key to access card, QR codes
  • Saving time → early check in
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WHY CAN DIFFERENT VALUES AND PERSONALITY CLASHES CAUSE OF MISUNDERSTANDING AND CONFLICT?

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  • Opinions and beliefs may lead to issues

EG: Management styles → hotel environments = inclusiveness, emotionless, equal, welcoming

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WHAT IS AN EXAMPLE DIFFERENT VALUES AND PERSONALITY CLASHES ?

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Manager has unrealistic perception and expectations

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WHY CAN INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN WORKERS CAUSE OF MISUNDERSTANDING AND CONFLICT?

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  • Interact in a manner or relate to someone else

- Conflict can arise from poor communication in this aspect

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WHAT IS STRATEGY FOR DEALING WITH INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN WORKERS?

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Have clear lines of communication between staff

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WHY CAN DIFFERENT PERSONALITIES CAUSE OF MISUNDERSTANDING AND CONFLICT?

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Individuals may clash as a result of different personalities

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WHAT IS STRATEGY FOR DEALING WITH DIFFERENT PERSONALITIES ?

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  • Employee a diverse group of people

- Train staff effectively

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WHY CAN PERCEIVED POWER DIFFERENCES CAUSE OF MISUNDERSTANDING AND CONFLICT?

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  • Based on status and job roles

- Relates to acting within level of authority

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WHAT IS STRATEGY FOR DEALING WITH PERCEIVED POWER DIFFERENCES ?

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Train all staff to act within their level of authority

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WHY CAN EXTERNAL CHANGES CAUSE OF MISUNDERSTANDING AND CONFLICT?

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Something that affects the business, its employees and work practices from an external source

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WHAT IS AN EXAMPLE OF EXTERNAL CHANGES?

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Global pandemic, seasons, global financial crisis

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WHY CAN POOR COMMUNICATION LINES CAUSE OF MISUNDERSTANDING AND CONFLICT?

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  • Not being clear and concise
  • Body language doesn’t match
  • Avoid jargon
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WHAT IS AN EXAMPLE OF POOR COMMUNICATION LINES ?

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Implementing effective communication methods

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WHY CAN POOR PERFORMANCE CAUSE OF MISUNDERSTANDING AND CONFLICT?

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Feedback → crucial = constructive feedback

Can lead to low staff morale amongst the whole team products

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WHAT IS AN EXAMPLE OF POOR PERFORMANCE ?

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EG: Uneven distribution of job roles = too much pressure
EG: Evenly distributed job roles someone not pulling their weight = won’t be able to serve high quality

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WHY CAN HARASSMENT IN THE WORKPLACE CAUSE OF MISUNDERSTANDING AND CONFLICT?

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Can be avoided by effective lines of communication, offering feedback to poor performance, delegation of job roles

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WHAT IS AN EXAMPLE OF HARASSMENT IN THE WORKPLACE ?

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EG: Yelling at someone in front of employees and customers

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WHY CAN LIMITED RESOURCES CAUSE OF MISUNDERSTANDING AND CONFLICT?

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Insufficient equipment to support employees

EG: Equipment to serve, iPad, sink, ovens

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WHAT IS AN EXAMPLE OF LIMITED RESOURCES?

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EG: Insufficient workspace to effectively complete tasks