CHAPTER VI Conflict Management Flashcards

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  • is a relationship between two or more parties (individuals or groups) who have or think they have incompatible goals and who act on the basis of those perceived incompatibilities
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Conflict

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Different Views of Conflict

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a. TRADITIONAL VIEW
b. HUMAN RELATIONS VIEW OF CONFLICT
c. THE INTERACTIONIST VIEW OF CONFLICT

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  • early approach to conflict which assumed that all conflict was bad and to be avoided
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TRADITIONAL VIEW

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  • treats conflict as a natural and inevitable phenomenon and so can’t be eliminated completely from any organization
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HUMAN RELATIONS VIEW OF CONFLICT

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  • the belief that conflict is not only a positive force in a group but that it is absolutely necessary for a group to perform effectively
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THE INTERACTIONIST VIEW OF CONFLICT

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TYPES OF CONFLICT

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  • No conflict
  • Latent conflict
  • surface conflict
  • open conflict
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  • When goals and behaviour are compatible, there is _______
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No conflict

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  • is when behaviour is apparently compatible, but goals are not.
  • may need to be brought to the surface to be resolved
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Latent conflict

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  • When goals are compatible, but behavior is not, this results in _______.
  • This kind of shallow conflict can often be resolved with good communication
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surface conflict

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  • is both visible and deep-rooted, emerging from incompatible goals and behavior
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Open conflict

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Conflict Management: “___________” required to identify and resolve conflict”

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SET OF TECHNIQUES

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Conflict Management: “The _____ of processes, tools and skills to find creative and respectful ways to ________ disagreements and disputes.”

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USE; MANAGE

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Conflict Management: The WAY that you _____ disagreements

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HANDLE

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NATURE OF CONFLICT:

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a. CONFLICTS ARE UNAVOIDABLE
b. CONFLICTS ARE GENERALLY SMALL
c. CONFLICTS HAVE MULTIPLE DIMENSIONS
d. CONFLICTS ARE PERVASIVE
e. CONFLICTS IS DISTURBING
f. CONFLICTS INVOLVE DISCREPANCIES

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  • conflict arise as a result of differences in thoughts, goals, outlooks and viewpoints of people working together in an organizational setup
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CONFLICTS ARE UNAVOIDABLE

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  • conflicts are just small outburst which constantly affects the working relationship
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CONFLICTS ARE GENERALLY SMALL

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  • conflicts are multi-dimensional and have numerous types
  • it involves collision of power
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CONFLICTS HAVE MULTIPLE DIMENSIONS

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  • conflicts are widespread and omnipresent
  • knowledge related to oneself, other people, truth, growth, development and the potential to build a heaven or hell for oneself comes within conflict
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CONFLICTS ARE PERVASIVE

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  • in an organizational setup, conflict is considered as a disturbing element as it hampers the routine work
  • conflict makes it difficult for the concerned employees or groups to work together
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CONFLICTS IS DISTURBING

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  • it is well known fact that conflict arise due to certain extent of discrepancy between the parties involved in the conflict
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CONFLICTS INVOLVE DISCREPANCIES

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UTILITY OF CONFLICT:

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a. Improved communication and collaboration
b. Enhanced problem-solving abilities
c. Increased productivity and efficiency
d. Strengthened relationships and team dynamics

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CONFLICT MANAGEMENT STYLES:

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a. AVOIDANCE
b. COMPROMISE
c. COMPETENCE
d. COLLABORATION
e. ACCOMODATION

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  • a person’s method of reacting to conflict, which attempts to avoid directly confronting the issue at hand
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AVOIDANCE

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  • often referred to as the “lose-lose” method
  • encouraging each side to make significant sacrifices
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COMPROMISE

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  • appropriate for emergencies when time is of the essence, or when you need quick, decisive action
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COMPETENCE

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  • encourages teams to work through disagreements through empathy, listening and mutually beneficial solutions
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COLLABORATION

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  • involves giving in to the other party’s demands or wishes
  • effective when the other party is the expert or has a better solution
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ACCOMODATION