Conflict: Productive and destructive dynamics in the work place
Module Four/Term Three: Applied Psychodynamics
Module code: FFCS403S4 ASC
Final Project
Final Essay: The project
Conflict: productive and destructive dynamics in the work place.
Conflict is a recurrent phenomenon in the workplace, its impact can have reverse effects and push people to either surpass themselves, or the contrary deteriorate. When you have individuals coming from all different backgrounds and beliefs merging together in the workplace, conflict is inevitable. There are the work-specific problems related to promotions, salary disparity, lack of recognition for achievement, or shared responsibility among a team. There are also more general issues with personal space and privacy; and then there are plain old personality conflicts.” In this reflective, observational and theory piece of essay, I will explore the topic of ‘Conflict’, as it is relevant to the organization in which I am working. I will include observations drawn from a fellow student’s workplace, and reflections on the process of undertaking the project. Also integrating the different aspects of my learning by adding relevant psychodynamic theory, to try and clarify my reflections and to make sense of this piece of work. Naturally, I will disguise the names of individuals and organizations for the purpose of confidentiality. Let me also add a little note to declare that English is not my first language.
The process of undertaking the project was not an easy task. What was required for this compelling work was to explore the different professions our fellow classmates do, discus around availability, and arrange the observations. With the distinctive and fascinating professions apparent in my class, the choice was rather thought provoking. At first I was more attracted to centralize my project towards a fellow classmate working in a Parish, in order to gain better knowledge and challenge my views. I forgot to mentioned why it would have been a challenge to my views, this is
Module code: FFCS403S4 ASC
Final Project
Final Essay: The project
Conflict: productive and destructive dynamics in the work place.
Conflict is a recurrent phenomenon in the workplace, its impact can have reverse effects and push people to either surpass themselves, or the contrary deteriorate. When you have individuals coming from all different backgrounds and beliefs merging together in the workplace, conflict is inevitable. There are the work-specific problems related to promotions, salary disparity, lack of recognition for achievement, or shared responsibility among a team. There are also more general issues with personal space and privacy; and then there are plain old personality conflicts.” In this reflective, observational and theory piece of essay, I will explore the topic of ‘Conflict’, as it is relevant to the organization in which I am working. I will include observations drawn from a fellow student’s workplace, and reflections on the process of undertaking the project. Also integrating the different aspects of my learning by adding relevant psychodynamic theory, to try and clarify my reflections and to make sense of this piece of work. Naturally, I will disguise the names of individuals and organizations for the purpose of confidentiality. Let me also add a little note to declare that English is not my first language.
The process of undertaking the project was not an easy task. What was required for this compelling work was to explore the different professions our fellow classmates do, discus around availability, and arrange the observations. With the distinctive and fascinating professions apparent in my class, the choice was rather thought provoking. At first I was more attracted to centralize my project towards a fellow classmate working in a Parish, in order to gain better knowledge and challenge my views. I forgot to mentioned why it would have been a challenge to my views, this is