Encountering Conflict – Conflict can both crush people and inspire people to greater heights. Conflict presents itself in various forms; it can occur in different places‚ can be intentional or unexpected and affect people in diverse ways. To survive people then need to develop coping mechanisms to overcome or at least begin their journey of recovery. If they cannot do this‚ then they will not be able to move on. Conflict is a subject that everyone in the world faces on a day to day basis‚ but
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Conflict Resolution Merriam-Webster (n.d) defines conflict as‚ “the opposition of persons or forces that gives rise to the dramatic action in a drama or fiction”. Interpersonal conflicts‚ whether they are between family members‚ students and teachers‚ employees and supervisors‚ or groups‚ have certain elements in common. Coser (1967) asserts that conflict is "a struggle over values and claims to scarce status‚ power‚ and resources‚ in which the aims of the opponents are to neutralize‚ injure‚ or
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Conflict is something that arises in any workplace and that is particularly true when speaking about healthcare and the nursing field. Conflict by definition is competitive or opposing action of incompatibles and a mental struggle resulting from incompatible or opposing needs‚ drives‚ wishes‚ or external or internal demands. If these conflicts are managed correctly the results can be positive as opposed to negative. One type of conflict management strategy is called compromising’. This strategy
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Pluralists treat power‚ conflict and interests as interrelated phenomena‚ in the management and organisational behaviour literature‚ and in pluralist practice‚ the tendency has been to give prominence to processes of conflict management and resolution‚ while relegating power issues to a residual role. What is Pluralist Approach to Conflict? Pluralist approach defines the conflict inter and intra individuals‚ groups and organisations as an inherent and ineradicable characteristic of organisation
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Many people don’t like conflict. It stresses us out and can change the mood of our day. Even in a good relationship‚ there is still conflict. Conflict is unavoidable. However‚ by knowing how to handle conflict can loosen up the tension and prevent it from happening more than usual. Most of the time‚ many don’t know how to disagree effectively without causing hurt feelings and escalating the problem. I have experienced many interpersonal conflicts in my life. There are people in our lives that we
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Team Dynamics and Conflict Resolution in Work Teams What are work teams and some of the ways to resolve their differences? Work teams are a group of people working together towards a shared vision or goal. Diversified work teams can be to ones advantage or diversity can lead arguments within the team. Without team dynamics in place conflict rises‚ and frustration and anger start to grow. This is why learning to resolve conflict issues is so important. Team dynamics are very complex. One could
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CONFLICTS IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES: CAUSES AND MANAGEMENT By Alabi‚ A. T. (Ph.D.) Department of Educational Management‚ University of llorin‚ llorin Abstract This paper focuses on conflict between individuals and between groups as a universal phenomenon of management and organizational behaviour. It recognizes conflict .as an inherent feature of organization‚ and induced‚ in part‚ by the very structure of the organization. The structure of universities allows the sharing of functional
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Conflict is a natural part of life. If the process of conflict resolution is considered as an opportunity for growth and change in the work environment‚ the potential for a positive outcome is immense. Whether as a team or on an individual level‚ the ability to solve problems through collaborative efforts and managing change is crucial in achieving overall success. It is imperative that the team establishes a common goal and creates roles and responsibilities. Once identifying conflict and the reasons
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The concept of intra-union conflict is not much different from that of intra-group or intra-organizational conflict. However‚ before we delve into that argument‚ it is essential that we consider an authoritative view of the subject matter from the International Labour Organization (ILO). The ILO (2006) states that ‘Conflicts within the trade union movement’ is “A matter involving no dispute between the government and the trade unions‚ but which involves a conflict within the trade union movement
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http://hrcouncil.ca/hr-toolkit/workplaces-conflict.cfm Workplaces that Work Conflict at Work Conflict exists in every organization and to a certain extent indicates a healthy exchange of ideas and creativity. However‚ counter-productive conflict can result in employee dissatisfaction‚ reduced productivity‚ poor service to clients‚ absenteeism and increased employee turnover‚ increased work-related stress or‚ worse case scenario‚ litigation based on claims of harassment or a hostile work environment
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