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Informative Speech: Rahim's Five Styles Of Conflict

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Emily DiMego
Informative Speech Theory
Karen Baynham
23 February 2017
Rahim’s Five Styles of Conflict
General Purpose: To inform
Specific Purpose Statement: I want my audience to understand the differences between the five styles of conflict and when it is appropriate to use each style in a situation of conflict.
Introduction
I. Attention Getter: Conflict. What comes to your mind when I say that word? Conflict.
II. Reason to Listen:
a. We have all dealt with conflict before, and we will continue to experience it for the rest our lives.
b. It is important that we understand the need to use different conflict resolution styles for each situation.
III. Thesis Statement: There are five different styles of conflict, and selecting which style to use should be based …show more content…

(“Rahim Interpersonal Conflict”)
III. The “Obliging” style is used when there is low concern for one’s self but a high concern for the relationship. (Rahim Interpersonal Conflict”)
a. This style often means giving in to other’s requests for the sake of saving the relationship. (“Communication in a Civil Society”) b. This style is appropriate in the early stages of a relationship, when you don’t want to create an uncomfortable situation.
c. For example, last year when I was a freshman, one of my roommates asked me if I wanted to go to the movies with her. I wasn’t really interested in seeing that movie, but I obliged because I wanted to spend time with her and get to know her better.
IV. The “Compromising” style is used when there is intermediate concern for one’s self and others. (“Rahim Interpersonal Conflict”)
a. This style is used when both people are willing to give up a little in order to keep a positive relationship. (“Communication in a Civil Society”) b. But, both parties essentially “lose” by not getting their way completely. c. An easy example of this is, wanting to sell an item for $50, but a potential buyer

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