Types of Conflict
A clash between individuals about the direction, content or goals of a work assignment
What is task conflict?
The first stage includes conditions that make conflict more likely, such as poor communication or lack of understanding
What is antecedents of conflict?
The issue is minor, and maintaining the relationship is more important than being right.
What is accommodating?
Two coworkers argue over who should lead a meeting and it delays the project.
What is dysfunctional process conflict?
Working together with team members to make set meeting times and completing presentations
What is Collaboration?
Refers to personality conflicts between two or more individuals in the work place
What is relationship conflict?
The stage shows how conflict ended, the situation has improved or there are more problems caused.
What are conflict outcomes?
The issue is important, time is limited, and quick firm decision must be made.
What is competing?
A team debates the best way to launch a project ad ends up with a stronger marketing plan
What is functional task conflict?
Two teams want to present on the same day, so they decisde to both give up time to present.
What is Compromising?
A clash in viewpoints about how to carryout work
What is process conflict?
The stage where conflict becomes visible through actions like arguments, complaints, and lack of cooperation.
What is manifest conflict?
Both sides have equally important goals and want to reach a fair middle ground
What is compromising?
Two employees avoid working together after a personal disagreement about pineapple on pizza
Senior manager uses competition as she uses her professional skill to make do assignments and such
What is Competition?
This type of conflict can improve performance by encouraging open communication and better decision-making.
What is functional conflict?
A person or group become aware that conflict exists, even if nothing has been said.
What is perceived conflict?
Trust is high, and a long-term, win-win solution is best to satisfy everyone
What is collaborating?
A group argues who should take notes and schedule follow ups, which slows down progress and frustrates the team.
What is dysfunctional process conflict?
Members of OB Inc avodiding doing their memos and waiting till the last minute
What is Avoidance?
This type of conflict harms relationships and team productivity by creating stress, resentment, or distraction.
What is dysfunctional conflict?
This section of "How OB topics fit together" places conflict under a specefic category
What is team processes?
Emotions are high and more information is needed before addressing the problem
What is avoiding?
A project team challenges each other ideas, leading to a more creative and effective solution.
What is functional task conflict?
Even though students are busy they submit work to avoid conforanation and conflict
What is accommodation?