MYTHS ABOUT CONFLICT

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Conflict is a struggle involving opposingideas, values, and/or limited resources. A

crisis of some sort. It’s usually motivatedby incompatibility of ideas, values,and/or goals. Conflict is also a greatopportunity to shake things up and

come up with creative ideas for change.



“Conflict” this word brings different kindsof reactions in different kinds of people

It may be negative

Positive



Our perception conflict isalways

negative unpleasant

Leads to issues

Delay discussion Allow problems to fester in the

background



The reality is that conflict existseverywhere in the world, It :

Releases frustrationFormation of new perspectives on both sides

More informed decision making

Increased cohesion resulting from

productive discussion

Innovative change

Appreciation of diversity





It is true that conflict can damage or destroy arelationship. It is also true that

can Unify relationships can draw individuals or groups together.

Can dissolve built up bitterness

Pave the way to cohesiveness.

Unresolved conflict is what destroysrelationships. Conflict handled in a constructive manner can

actually enhance relationships.





Sometimes conflict must be escalated before aresolution

The escalation of conflict is a major factor in

labour union disputes. It helps to force the issue and bring it to

resolution. The increase of conflict becomes so

uncomfortable that the individuals or group

have to face each other. They have to work it out. The conflict itself becomes the catalyst that

sets the needed change in motion.





The concept is that “if you disagree withme, there is something wrong with you”

It is inherent in our character. It also suggests that the only people

who have conflicts are those with

character problems. The fact is, everyone will face conflicts,

or will start conflicts with other people.





It would be nice if all conflict could bereduced or avoided.

Its that conflict is a universal human

experience. Conflict is going to come our way whether

we like it or not.

It is not possible to run from conflicts caused

by unforeseen accidents, illness. It would be better to reduce our emotional

reaction to conflict, rather than avoidingconflict.





Its not just people with psychological

problem alone has conflicts every one has

problems.

But Persons with psychological problems

are sometimes hampered to a greater

extent in coping with their problems

because they often do not possess the skillsnecessary to deal with conflict.

Conflict is normal between all people, not

just those with psychological problems.





Conflict usually suggest that harmony isnormal and conflict is abnormal.

The truth is that harmony is possible andconflict is normal.





Misconception is that if conflict is ignoredenough conflict will disappear all by itself.

When conflict is ignored, it merely grows.

While it may be silent on the outside aboutthe conflict, in fact it may be fuming on theinside.

The conflict would grow along with moreIgnoring

Facing conflict and learning constructiveways to resolve conflict is much healthier.





Those who separates facts from emotions inconflict situations suggests that only thefacts are important.

The implication is that emotions are not tobe involved, or at the least, should not carrymuch weight.

It is true that conflict occurs over issues andfacts.

Emotions can be viewed as thethermometer that indicates the intensity ofthe conflict





Conflict is a sign that people dogenuinely care.

Their emotional attachment to the issueis a sign for deep concerns about theproblem at hand.

Willingness to confront the issues,knowing that it can result intension,shows they care.





Increases motivation and involvement

Enhances problem/solution identification

Promotes group cohesiveness

Provides reality adjustment Increases knowledge and/or skill

Enhances creativity

Contributes to goal attainment

Triggers growth

Increases the chance for genuinecommitment



Alienation

Decreased productivity

Out of hand hostility Decreases possibility for rational thought

Coalition formation with polarizedpositioning

Erosion of trust

Time consuming

Sabotages decision-making



Traditional View› “Conflict is dysfunctional, destructive and

irrational”

Human Relations View› “Conflict is natural in groups and

organizations”

Integrationist View

› “Without conflict ,we become static andnon responsive”



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