Final Exam Part 3 Flashcards
The internal or external discord that occurs as a result of differences in ideas, values, or beliefs of two or more people
conflict
What does conflict look like?
Created when there are differences in economic and professional values and when there is competition among professionals.
Conflict is viewed as neither good nor bad because it can produce growth or be destructive, depending on how it is managed.
What is the Source of Conflict?
Conflict may arise from differences in:
· Communication style
· Expectations, personal beliefs and values
· Role and status
· Awareness of environmental stressors
· Learning styles
· Generational differences
Common Sources of Organizational Conflict
· Scarce resources
· Restructuring
· Poorly defined role expectations
· Communication problems
· Organizational structure
· Individual behavior
· Common Causes of Organizational Conflict
· Poor communication
· Inadequately defined organizational structure
· Individual behavior (incompatibilities or disagreements based on differences of temperament or attitudes)
· Unclear expectations
· Individual or group conflicts of interest
· Operational or staffing changes
· Diversity in gender, culture, or age
Communication styles can typically fall into four categories:
passive- not openly communicating thoughts, feelings and perceptions through words and actions.
aggressive- communicating thoughts, feelings, and perceptions in ways likely to be perceived as offensive.
passive aggressive- annoyance, anger, or frustration is communicated through indirect means.
assertive- communicating thoughts, feelings, and perceptions in an inoffensive and direct manner that conveys respect for the other person.
What are the categories of conflict?
INTRApersonal, INTERpersonal, & INTERgroup
What are the stages of conflict?
Latent –> Perceived –> Felt –> Manifest –> Aftermath
What stage of conflict?
No outright conflict exists, but there is a potential for conflict because of several factors
latent
What stage of conflict?
Members become aware of conflict and begin to analyze it
perceived
What stage of conflict?
Members respond emotionally to each other, and attitudes polarize into “us-versus-them”
felt
What stage of conflict?
Members try to get back at each other.
-Fighting & open aggression
-Passive aggression/doing nothing
-Organizational effectiveness suffers
manifest
What stage of conflict?
Conflict is resolved in some way
aftermath
Common Conflict Resolution Strategies
· Compromising- each party gives up something it wants
· Competing- one party pursues what it wants, regardless of the cost to others
· Cooperating/accommodating- one party sacrifices his or her beliefs and wants to allow the other party to win
· Smoothing- an individual attempts to reduce the emotional component of the conflict
· Avoiding- parties are aware of a conflict but choose not to acknowledge it or attempt to resolve it
· Collaborating- An assertive and cooperative means of conflict resolution whereby all parties set aside their original goals and work together to establish a superordinate or common priority goal
Helpful Tips in Conflict Resolution
· Focus on the causes of the disagreement and not on personalities.
· Try to arrive at solutions acceptable to everyone concerned.
· Get all the information possible. Differentiate between facts and opinions.
· Listen carefully and do not prejudge.
· Do not belabor how the conflict occurred. Instead, concentrate on what should be done to keep it from recurring.
· Concentrate on understanding and not on agreement.
An abusive conduct that is threatening, humiliating, or intimidating in nature
bullying
Term used to describe mistreatment or discourtesy to another person. It occurs on a continuum from disruptive behaviors such as eye-rolling and other nonverbal behaviors and sarcastic comments to threatening behaviors, such as intimidation and physical violence.
incivility
Employees “gang up” n an individual
mobbing
When bullying, incivility, and mobbing occur in the workplace, it is known as __________ __________.
Workplace violence impacts the physical, emotional, and socioeconomic health of employees and threatens patient safety.
Negotiation resembles compromise when used as a conflict negotiation strategy
· Emphasis is on accommodating differences between the parties.
· Negotiation is psychological and verbal. The effective negotiator always looks calm and self-assured.
Negotiating strategies include:
-Use factual statements; listen and keep an open mind.
-Discuss issues and not personalities.
-Be honest; start tough.
-Delay when confronted with something totally unexpected.
-Never tell the other party you are willing to negotiate totally.
-Know the bottom line but try not to use it; take breaks if either party becomes angry or tired.
Destructive Negotiation Tactics
· Ambiguous or inappropriate questioning
· Gestures of helplessness
· Intimidation
· Manipulation
· Ridicule
· Flattery
· Aggression
Negotiation Closure
· End on a friendly note
· Restate the final decision
· Hide astonishment at your success
· Make the other party feel that he/she also won
· Follow up with a memo
The systematic study of what a person’s conduct and actions should be with regard to self, other human beings, and the environment. The justification of what is right or good and the study of what a person’s life and relationships should be, not necessarily what they are. The way a person approaches and solves ethical dilemmas is influenced by his or her values and basic beliefs about the rights, duties, and goals of all human being.
ethics
Moral Issues Faced by Nurses
Moral indifference, moral uncertainty, moral distress
An individual questions why morality in practice is even necessary
moral indifference
An individual is unsure which moral principles or values apply and may even include uncertainty as to what the moral problem is
moral uncertainty
Occurs when the individual knows the right thing to do but organizational constraints make it difficult to take the right course of action
moral distress
Making a choice between two or more equally undesirable alternatives
ethical dilemma
Principles of Ethical Decision Making
· Autonomy
· Beneficence
· Paternalism
· Utility
· Justice
· Truth telling (veracity)
· Fidelity
· Confidentiality