HBO(CONFLICT&NEGOTIATION) FINALS Flashcards
Is a process that involves people disagreeing or arguing.
A clash between individuals arising out of a difference in thought process, attitudes, understanding, interests, requirements and even sometimes perceptions.
Conflict
Known as workplace conflict. It is described as the state of disagreement or misunderstanding, resulting from the actual or perceived dissent of needs beliefs, resources and relationship between the members of the organization. Occurs when opinions with respect to any task or decision are in contradiction.
Organizational Conflict
Types of Organizational Conflict
*Intrapersonal Conflict
*Interpersonal Conflict
*Intergroup Conflict
Types of Organizational Conflict
*Relationship Conflict
*Task Conflict
*Process Conflict
It is interpersonal tension among employees.
Relationship Conflict
When there is discord, among members regarding nature of work to be formed.
Task Conflict
The difference in opinions, on how work should be completed.
Process Conflict
Factors Influencing Organizational Conflict
*Unclear Responsibility
*Scarcity of Resources
*Interpersonal Relationship
*Conflict of Interest
Causes of Organizational Conflict
*Managerial Expectation
*Communication Disruption
*Misunderstanding
*Lack of Accountability
Expectation are misunderstood or not fulfilled within the stipulated time.
Managerial Expectation
If one employee requires a certain information from another, who does not respond properly.
Communication Disruption
If one person misinterpret some information.
Misunderstanding
Responsibilities are not clear, and some mistake has arisen, of which no member of team wants to take responsibility.
Lack of Accountability
Other Causes of Conflict
*Organizational Structure
*Limited Resources
*Incompatible Goals
*Personality Differences
Phases of Conflict
*Prelude to Conflict
*Triggering Event
*Initiation Phase
*Differentiation Phase
*Resolution Phase