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Assignment | Conflict Types and Management

   

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Running head: CONFLICT MANAGEMENT Name of the Student:Name of the University:Author note:

1CONFLICT MANAGEMENTTypes of ConflictInterpersonal conflict – “First they ignore you. Then they ridicule you. And then they attack you and want to burn you.And then they build monuments to you.” ― Nicholas KleinAccording to Fisher, Kelman & Nan (2013) Interpersonal conflict refers to the conflictbetween the two individuals, this type of conflict generally occurs when there is difference Iopinion or difference between the interest between two individuals. The reason behind this typeof conflict is that people are different from each other. Different people have differentpersonalities and there is difference in their view points which becomes the reason for theconflict. It occurs when people fid difficult to adjust wit others in social interpersonalinteractions and dealings. Although, this type of conflict is good if it is merely based on thedifference in opinions of the individual, it shows that the individuals have their own opinionswhich is not influenced by the opinion of others. It helps in personal growth. If the conflicts aretoo severe, then it requires a mediator would resolve the conflict (Fisher, Kelman & Nan, 2013).Intrapersonal conflict“I wish I could tell you how lonely I am. How cold and harsh it is here. Everywhere there isconflict and unkindness. I think God has forsaken this place. I believe I have seen hell and it'swhite, it's snow-white.” ― Sandy WelchIntrapersonal conflict is conflict within individual, it occurs when a individual is inturmoil with his or her own values, principles and emotions. This type of conflict has more to dowith the ethics of an individual, usually an individual when has to take certain decision,

2CONFLICT MANAGEMENTconsiders a number of factors, this factors often are against each other and create turmoil, itcreates a situation of doubt for the person and they think about the consequences of thedecisions. Intrapersonal conflicts arises in every individual, it depends o the type of thepersonality the individual has and the situation he or she faces. This type of conflict is goodbecause it lets the individuals do reasoning and increases their thinking capacity (Fisher, Kelman& Nan, 2013). Intra group conflictAs mentioned by Sherif (2015) This type of conflict occurs within a group, generallypeople in any particular group as different opinions that is because they are different individualsand they have different interests as well. This type of conflict is not good for the team spirit ofany particular group and it immediately needs to be resolved so that the group members canwork in coordination. Intra group conflict occurs due to misunderstandings and lack ofcommunication as well. If there is too much competitive feeling among the individuals then thereare chances that this conflict will be more severe and often create problem for the team toaccomplish their group objectives (Vol. 29). Inter group conflictsThis type of conflict occurs between two groups, it occurs when there competitive feelingbetween two groups or the interests of two groups collide or the groups find it difficult to adjustwith each others. This can occur in an organizations when two groups or two departments havedifferent have different goals and objectives and yet they have to work and align their goals andobjectives. The conflict between departments often affects the productivity of an organization(Homan et al., 2014).

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