There is no single, precise definition of the word conflict. However, most people recognize conflict in the forms of tension, frustration, verbal or physical abuse, disagreement, annoyance, or rivalry (Carter and Byrnes, 2006). Conflict can occur when two or more individuals or groups have differing interests. Additionally, conflict often involves one or both sides determinedly interfering with the efforts of the other side to achieve its goals. However, conflict can occur when two sides are trying to cooperate in accomplishing a common goal but have conflicting thoughts on the best course of action to pursue. Conflict can range from friendly competition to extreme violence (Carter et al., 2006). In studying the numerous varieties …show more content…
A positive conflict concludes in mutual satisfaction (Drafke, 2009). Below are the benefits that might result in positive conflicts: 1. As a consequence of a conflict, talents, and abilities might emerge. When an individual encounters conflict, he or she may become more resourceful than they are in a calm state (Dubrin, 2017). Conflict often instills creativity in people (Dubrin, 2017). For example, research has shown that workers exposed to a mild conflict in the work environment often obtained more job-associated information. Therefore, they performed their jobs better (Dubrin, 2017). 2. Experiencing conflict can enable one to feel better since conflict fulfills some psychological needs. Even though most people like a good fight, most individuals will be content to argue as a substitute (Dubrin, 2017). 3. Conflict can cause people to become united. As a result of a conflict, individuals involved may be made more accommodating to each other in the aftermath (Dubrin, 2017). Many believe that accommodation of disputing parties is a result of mutual experiences of being in a conflict (Dubrin, 2017) 4. Conflict can avert poor decisions in that it prevents people from agreeing too fast with each other. A potential problem of group decision making is what many refer to groupthink. Groupthink emerges when some groups become so cohesive that their tendency to agree
Whether we like it or not, conflict is a part of everyday lives. It can happen to anyone, from your friends to your family.
Conflict adds a competitive edge as employees within conflict are generally more productive. Even as conflict adds a higher level of tension it creates stronger teams that are more prepared to address conflict. Intergroup conflict is when
Learning to communicate efficiently and manage conflict successfully is challenging. Gaining cooperation between people is complex and mentally demanding. Communication ways and conflict styles are deeply woven into our personalities. Conflict is the expressed struggle of interdependent parties who perceive incompatible goals, interference from the other party in achieving those goals, and the perception of scarce resources. Perceptions are just as important as reality in regards to conflict. As stated in the text, “we encounter conflict as we compete for acceptance, love, recognition, position, power, success, and many other goals. Judgments of the quality of
Conflict has been solved in a variety of ways in many many different situations,but do we as humans really know what the best way is? Though there is not and will never be a definitive answer to this question,studies have shown that positivity is one of the best ways to handle conflict. The conflict can be as big as things like making it through the holocaust or as small as what TV show to watch,but positivity will almost always improve your situation in some way or another.
Even the most intense conflicts calm down, this is due to one or more of the persons involved in the conflict realizing they are not likely to reach a conclusion if they continue with their unwillingness to look at the conflict from all sides. During this stage, parties may begin to negotiate and consider coming up with a solution.
Two, it gives people a better and more happy outlook on the situation. And three, it gives people a better sense of options and possibilities during a conflict . But the best part of trying to have a positive attitude toward a conflict is that it is very easy to do. So if you're ever in a conflict that looks bad or doesn't look like it's going to get better just remember this: Be
It´s easier to find ways to predict it, prevent it, transform it, and resolve it. In a book the dynamic character cannot change without conflict, conflict helps the character to grow and understand to better them. If there was never conflict life would be mundane because nothing would change. It’s essential for innovation because it increases the number of ideas available for potential modernization. Conflict is a learning experience to help us learn what is right and what is wrong. If America did not have the American Revolution then we would not be a nation nor a democracy. If there was no Civil War African Americans would have no legal rights. Conflict build a person's character up. Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply. Every kind of conflict produces creative thinking, if it wasn’t for conflict you wouldn’t know half the things you know today, it’s the only thing that gives a solution to a problem, People tend to feel as if they don’t have a say anymore, but when they try to change things but no emulations are acted upon. So, these daily matters have no change.
One thing that is a part of every person’s life on every day of every week of every month of every year is conflict. Conflict is something that people, no matter how they strive, cannot escape from. Whether the conflict on a certain day is on a large scale or it is a miniscule bump in the road, it can be said that there will always be conflict. When people encounter conflict, the sole thing on their minds is to devise a way to be rid of it. The way that a person responds to whatever conflict they are faced with is what determines success or failure. If a person meets the conflict head on and with a positive attitude, then it is almost certain to end in success. If a person meets the conflict with a negative attitude and tries to avoid it, then
The best outcome of a conflict is Win-Win both parties needs are met Ends up happy
H. Norman Wright once stated “Every person is different. Yet often, those differences are not understood or valued by others.” Conflict is an inevitable part of human relationships. Depending on how it is approached and managed, conflict can be either constructive or destructive. Conflict arises when people disagree over something perceived as important. We live in communities and families with people who may not see things as we do. Conflicts occur on a daily basis, sometimes as small disputes, sometimes as violent battles and each person will respond to conflicts based on their own particular personality and cultural background. People have different motivations, beliefs, values
Conflict has the power to change lives, this can happen through experiencing emotional and social conflict. They can have the effect of changing relationships and getting a better understanding of the person. The individuals thoughts and feelings can be affected by conflict and change the way in which they feel about certain things, it can help them find their inner self and build stronger relationships. Conflict can have a positive impact and make an individual stronger from their experience.
Group think is an aspect that takes place when a team makes flawed decisions due to the existing pressures that result in decline of moral judgment and evaluation of reality. Cohesiveness is regarded as the most significant antecedent of groupthink since it provides false feedback to the group members regarding the compatibility of personalities and attitudes. The main way with which cohesiveness leads to group think is that it results in less self-censorship as individuals don't deviate from the obvious group consensus. As a result of cohesiveness, group members are less motivated to actually consider the alternative courses of action resulting in group pressures that contribute to carelessness, irrational thinking and poor decisions ("What is Groupthink?" n.d.).
Conflict is a fact of life - for individuals, organizations, and societies. The costs of conflict are well-documented - high turnover, grievances and lawsuits, absenteeism, divorce, dysfunctional families, prejudice, fear. What many people don't realize is that well-managed conflict can actually be a force for positive change.
Teams without conflict tend to be less innovative due to the creative function of conflict. Conflict’s creative function comes from the necessity of varying perspectives to reach a consensus. Indeed, “teams tend to make higher quality decisions when dissent exists about the wisest course of action” (Sidle, ρ.75). Dissent and conflict forces team members to think outside of the normal realm of experience and knowledge to realize a collaborative solution.
Conflict is a "state of disharmony brought about by differences of impulses, desires, or tendencies" (Rayeski & Bryant, 1994). Although many people and organizations view conflict as an activity that is usually negative and should be avoided, conflict is a natural result of people working