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Conflict Management
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Conflict Defined
Definition of Conflict
The process in which one party perceives that its
interests are being opposed or negatively affected
by another party.
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Learning objectives
What is conflict
Two types of conflict
Conflict handling styles
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Two Types of Conflict
Task conflict
Relationship
conflict
Bad
Low Level of conflict High
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Conflict: Trust as a Moderator
Task
Conflict
Some Sources of Conflict
Incompatible goals
Task interdependence
Scarce resources
Ambiguous rules
Communication problems
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Learning objectives
What is conflict
Two types of conflict
Conflict handling styles
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Conflict Management Styles
High
Forcing Problem-solving
(Concern for the self)
Assertiveness
Compromising
Avoiding Yielding
Low High
Cooperativeness
(Concern for others)
When to use which style?
High
Forcing
Assertiveness
Avoiding
Yielding
Compromising
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