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11.
INTERPERSONAL BEHAVIOR
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv) What is Conflict ? Explain Different Causes of Conflict ? Describe Possible outcomes of Conflict ? What are the Most Common Conflict Resolution Approaches a Human Resource Manager Follows in an Organization ?
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What is Conflict ?
Conflict Defined Is a process that begins when one party perceives that another party has negatively affected (or is about to negatively affect,) something that the first party cares about. Is that point in an ongoing activity when an interaction crosses over to become an inter party conflict.
A conflict is a situation when the interests, needs, goals or values of involved parties interfere with one another.
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conflict. Thus complete, adequate and correct communication of information is vital for the accomplishment of the task and also reduces the changes of the conflict. (c) Structural aspect of conflict: Sometimes the structural designed of the organizations also causes conflict. Some of the factors of the structural designed of the organizations that can cause conflict are : (i) The large size of an organization increases the chances of conflict. (ii) Employee participation in the decision making process could also be a causes of conflict. If subordinates are not allowed to participate, they will show resentment, which will cause conflict. On the other hand, if greater participation opportunities are provided to the subordinates, the level of conflict will be even higher, because participation will create awareness about the individual differences. This conflict is further enhanced when individuals try to enforce their view points on others. (iii) Role ambiguity is also a cause of conflict. When the role of an individual is not clearly defined, it will cause conflict especially between this individual and other people who depend on his activities. (iv) The primary causes of inter group problems and conflicts are poorly designed work flow structure and poorly planned coordination requirements especially where tasks are interdependent. (v) Scarcity of resources like capital, facilities, staff assistance etc. causes conflicts among the people and units who must share these and who have to compete for them. The scarcity may bring conflict among group who are otherwise peaceful at the time of abundance.
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What are the Most Common Conflict Resolution Approaches a Human Resource Manager Follows in an Organization ?
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