First, what you understand by emotion play role in the perception of conflict? give an example of a type of conflict in your organization (or an imaginary) and by relating to the given example, should a manager try to eliminate the conflict? Second, two business units of a company operate out of different buildings in a large city. The two business units offer different products to customers and have their own budgets. However, they must share training facilities located at headquarters, also in the city. This often creates conflict because both business units tend to want the training facilities at the same time. Describe the source(s) of conflict that are apparent in this situation and describe two potential solutions that would minimize this conflict.

First, what you understand by emotion play role in the perception of conflict? give an example of a type of conflict in your organization (or an imaginary) and by relating to the given example, should a manager try to eliminate the conflict? Second, two business units of a company operate out of different buildings in a large city. The two business units offer different products to customers and have their own budgets. However, they must share training facilities located at headquarters, also in the city. This often creates conflict because both business units tend to want the training facilities at the same time. Describe the source(s) of conflict that are apparent in this situation and describe two potential solutions that would minimize this conflict.

Principles of Management

OER 2019th Edition

ISBN:9780998625768

Author:OpenStax

Publisher:OpenStax

Chapter15: Managing Teams

Section: Chapter Questions

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