trying to eliminate conflict in organisations. Why and do you think this is a useful thing for them to do? Both the major sources of conflict and the strategies that managers can use to overcome conflict situations in organizations should be discussed in your answer. “Conflict in an ever-present process in human relations.” (Charles‚ Loomis & Loomis‚ 1965‚ as cited in Ohio State University Fact Sheet‚ 2002) Debate‚ negotiations‚ bargaining‚ disagreements‚ and other forms of conflict are part of the
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“Functional Conflict vs Dysfunctional Conflict Functional conflict Conflict is constructive when it improves the quality of decisions‚ stimulates creativity‚ innovation and encourages interest and curiosity among group members. Conflict challenges the status quo that resulted in the creation of new ideas‚ promotes reassessment of group goals and activities‚ and increases the probability that the group will respond to change. It supports the goals of the group and improve performance
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The Origin of Conflict in Mindanao and the Role of the Moro National Liberation Front Ever since the Philippines were first colonized by Spain over 400 years ago‚ the Manila government has struggled to mesh the Muslim population of Mindanao with the rest of the predominantly Catholic nation. The large number of violent separatist groups operating in Mindanao has been the primary factor in the long raging conflict. The leading revolutionary group‚ who also facilitated the creation of splinter groups
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In the given debate topic of ’Is ethnic conflict inevitable?’ both authors have explained their perspectives with an example of historical events in particular society. I would like to explain the summary of both the sides and then I would express my point of view as under. Sudhir Kakar – a social researcher in India has taken the psychological perspective to explain the inevitable causes of ethnic conflicts. Taking Indian community as a whole‚ he differentiates the understanding of everybody
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Definition of Conflict “Interpersonal Conflict occurs between two or more persons when attitudes‚ motives‚ values‚ expectations or activities are incompatible and if those people perceive themselves to be in disagreement” (John Hunt‚ 1982) Conflict Theory Conflict theory talks about why people think and act the way they do and what conditions and causes influence a certain response in human behaviour. While there have been many different views on conflict theory and it has taken a multitude
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Growing Through Conflict ________________________________________ Most of us don’t like conflict. We usually find it perplexing‚ stressful and possible. Yet I believe that conflict is not just inevitable but also indispensable -- a uniquely valuable component of our personal and organizational lives. Without it‚ we lose our ability to hear new ideas and work together toward creative solutions. After having spent time with many different churches and church groups on conflict resolution‚ I have
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Role of Conflict and Power Amanda Swift BSHS 385 June 22‚ 2015 Linda Cook Role of Conflict and Power The Kite Runner‚ written by Khaled Hosseini‚ is a novel about power‚ justice‚ and both internal and external conflict. The feelings of jealousy and selfishness are continually shown by at least two of the main characters throughout the story. This is also a story of cultural power brought on by the influences of the Taliban within the Afghan society. Power is a constant theme throughout the novel
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Industrial Marketing Lecture Series Professor Paul Herbig Lecture #8: Channel Conflict Distribution channel members—the manufacturer‚ the wholesaler (or industrial distributor)‚ the retailer‚ and the customer are interdependent and their relationships are a key to the successful operation of the channel. Conflict is virtually inevitable throughout the marketing channel. Most researchers agree that this condition is due primarily to the functional interdependence between channel members . Between
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American Academy of Political and Social ScienceReligion‚ Legitimacy‚ and Conflict in NigeriaAuthor(s): Henry BienenSource: Annals of the American Academy of Political and Social Science‚ Vol. 483‚ Religion andthe State: The Struggle for Legitimacy and Power (Jan.‚ 1986)‚ pp. 50-60Published by: Sage Publications‚ Inc. in association with the American Academy of Political and SocialScienceStable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/1045539 .Accessed: 02/10/2013 11:21Your use of the JSTOR archive indicates
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Effects of Conflict on Employee and Organizational Performance By MeLissa Wilson Organizational Behavior‚ Instructor Sherri Petro Effects of Conflict on Employee and Organizational Performance Outline 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Causes of conflict 1. Personality clashes 2. Lack of leadership 3. Work environment factors 1.3 Types of conflict 1. Interpersonal Conflict 2. Task conflict 3. Procedure Conflict a. Vertical Conflict 1.4 Reason of Conflict 1. Interpersonal
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