Understanding Conflict in Community
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Conflict refers to some form of
friction,
disagreement,
discord
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arising within a group when the beliefs or actions of one or more
members of the group are either resisted by or unacceptable to
one or more members of another group.
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Michael Nicholson defines conflict as an
activity which takes place when individuals or
groups wish to carry out mutually
inconsistent acts concerning their
wants,
needs
or
obligations.
It may also be defined as a disagreement
through which the parties involved perceive a
threat to their:
needs,
interests or
concerns
.
According to Conflict Theory:
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Conflict theory states that tensions and
conflicts arise when resources, status,
and power are unevenly distributed
between groups in society and that these
conflicts become the engine for social
change.
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Conflict theory originated in the work of Kark Marx, who
focused on the causes and consequences of class conflict
between the bourgeoisie (the owners of the means of production
and the capitalists) and the proletariat (the working class and
the poor).
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Marx theorized that this system, premised on the existence of a
powerful minority class (the bourgeoisie) and an oppressed
majority class (the proletariat), created class conflict because
the interests of the two were at odds, and resources were
unjustly distributed among them.
How does conflict manifest?
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Manifestations of conflict behavior starts with
disagreement, and followed by verbal abuse and
interference
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Conflicts can occur between individuals, groups and
organizations
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Examples are quarrels between friends or family
members, labour strikes, competitive sports, or war.
Conflict is classified into the following four
types:
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Interpersonal conflict
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Intrapersonal conflict
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Intragroup conflict
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Intergroup conflict
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refers to a conflict between two individuals.
This occurs typically due to how people are
different from one another. We have varied
personalities which usually results to
incompatible choices and opinions.
2. Intrapersonal conflict
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Intrapersonal conflict
occurs within an individual.
The experience takes place in the person’s mind.
Hence, it is a type of conflict that is psychological
involving the individual’s thoughts, values,
principles and emotions
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Intragroup conflict
is a type of conflict that happens among
individuals within a team. The incompatibilities and
misunderstandings among these individuals lead to an
intragroup conflict.
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It is arises from interpersonal disagreements (e.g. team
members have different personalities which may lead to tension)
or differences in views and ideas (e.g. in a presentation,
members of the team might find the notions presented by the
one presiding to be erroneous due to their differences in
opinion).
4. Intergroup conflict
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Intergroup conflict takes place when a
misunderstanding arises among different teams within
an organization. For instance, the sales department of
an organization can come in conflict with the customer
support department.
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This is due to the varied sets of goals and interests of
these different groups. In addition, competition also
contributes for intergroup conflict to arise. There are
other factors which fuel this type of conflict.
Types of conflict
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Content conflict
is where individuals disagree
about how to deal with a certain issue or task.
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Relational conflict
is where individuals disagree
about one another. It stems out of interpersonal
incompatibility.
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Process conflict
refers to disagreement over the
groups approach to a particular task
Can conflict be beneficial???
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Content conflict can be beneficial, increasing
motivation and stimulating discussion,
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whereas relational and process conflict
decreases performance, loyalty satisfaction
and commitment, and causes individuals to
be irritable, negative and suspicious
Internal conflict
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A limited amount of internal conflict may indirectly
contribute to group stability.
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An occasional conflict within a group such as in a PUTA
may keep its leaders alert and its policies up to date.
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If there is no scope for occasional expression, of conflict
and if it is deliberately suppressed, the accumulated
discontent may explode and cause irreparable damage.
External conflict
External conflict brings about social unity and
ones among the members.
For example during inter colleges
Personal conflict
Personal conflicts also have their advantages. It is through
constant struggling only that individuals can rise to a
higher level.
The verbal conflicts of friends, married couples and
family members, except that they stop short of personal
abuse and are restricted to specific issues; often clear the
air and permit once again the acceptance of relationship
Negative effects of conflict
Conflict is the most vigorous form of social interaction and
evokes the deepest passions and strongest emotions which can
disrupt social unity.
it is a costly way of settling disputes.
Conflict causes social disorder, chaos and confusion
.
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War as a form of conflict often destroy the lives and
properties of countless individuals.
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it brings incalculable damage and immeasurable
suffering to a number of people.
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Conflict does a lot of psychological and moral
damage also. It spoils the mental peace of man
which can result in stress related illness.
Causes of conflict
Superiority
Injustice
Vulnerability
Distrust
Helplessness
Conflict in conflict resolution is therefore not only the presence
of violence
According to Daniel Katz.
According to Daniel Katz, conflict arises primarily due to
these three:
1.
Economic conflict
is brought about by a limited
of resources. The groups or individuals involved then
comes into conflict to attain the most of these
resources, thus bringing forth hostile behaviors among
those involved.
Value conflict
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Value conflict is concerned with the varied
preferences and ideologies that people have
as their principles.
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Conflicts driven by this factor are
demonstrated in wars wherein separate
parties have sets of beliefs that they assert
(in an aggressive manner at that).
Power conflict
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Power conflict
occurs when the parties involved
intends to maximize what influence it has in the
social setting. Such a situation can happen
among individuals, groups or even nations.
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In other types of conflict, power is also evident as
it involves an asserting of influence to another.
Conflict arises when beliefs or actions of one group are resisted or unacceptable to another, leading to friction and discord. Individuals or groups engage in conflicting acts due to inconsistent wants, needs, or obligations. Conflict theory explains how tensions from uneven distribution of resources, status, and power fuel social change. Manifestations include disagreements, abuse, and disputes between individuals, groups, and organizations. Conflict is categorized into interpersonal, intrapersonal, intragroup, and intergroup types.
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Understanding Conflict Understanding Conflict Conflict in Community
What is Conflict? What is Conflict? Conflict refers to some form of friction, disagreement, discord arising within a group when the beliefs or actions of one or more members of the group are either resisted by or unacceptable to one or more members of anothergroup.
Michael Nicholson defines conflict as an activity which takes place when individuals or groups wish to inconsistent acts concerning their wants, needs or obligations. carry out mutually
It may also be defined as a disagreement through which the parties involved perceive a threat to their: needs, interestsor concerns.
According to Conflict Theory: Conflict theory states that tensions and conflicts arise when resources, status, and power are unevenly distributed between groups in society and that these conflicts become the engine for social change.
Conflict Theory: Conflict Theory: Conflict theory originated in the work of Kark Marx, who focused on the causes and consequences of class conflict between the bourgeoisie (the owners of the means of production and the capitalists) and the proletariat (the working class and the poor). Marx theorized that this system, premised on the existence of a powerful minority class (the bourgeoisie) and an oppressed majority class (the proletariat), created class conflict because the interests of the two were at odds, and resources were unjustly distributed among them.
How does conflict manifest? Manifestations disagreement, interference of conflict followed behavior by starts abuse with and and verbal Conflicts can occur between individuals, groups and organizations Examples members, labourstrikes, competitive sports, orwar. are quarrels between friends or family
Conflict is classified into the following four types: 1. Interpersonal conflict 2. Intrapersonal conflict 3. Intragroup conflict 4. Intergroup conflict
1. Interpersonal Conflict 1. Interpersonal Conflict refers to a conflict between two individuals. This occurs typically due to how people are different from one another. We have varied personalities which incompatible choices and opinions. usually results to
2. Intrapersonal conflict Intrapersonal conflict occurs within an individual. The experience takes place in the person s mind. Hence, it is a type of conflict that is psychological involving the individual s principles and emotions thoughts, values,
3. Intragroup Conflict 3. Intragroup Conflict Intragroup conflict is a type of conflict that happens among individuals within a team. misunderstandings among these intragroup conflict. It is arises from interpersonal disagreements (e.g. team members have different personalities which may lead to tension) or differences in views and ideas (e.g. in a presentation, members of the team might find the notions presented by the one presiding to be erroneous due to their differences in opinion). The incompatibilities individuals and an lead to
4. Intergroup conflict Intergroup misunderstanding arises among different teams within an organization. For instance, the sales department of an organization can come in conflict with the customer support department. conflict takes place when a This is due to the varied sets of goals and interests of these different groups. In addition, competition also contributes for intergroup conflict to arise. There are other factors which fuelthis type of conflict.
Types of conflict Content conflict is where individuals disagree about how to deal with a certain issue or task. Relational conflict is where individuals disagree about one another. It stems out of interpersonal incompatibility. Process conflict refers to disagreement over the groups approach to a particular task
Can conflict be beneficial??? Content conflict can be beneficial, increasing motivation and stimulating discussion, whereas decreases performance, loyalty satisfaction and commitment, and causes individuals to be irritable, negative and suspicious relational and process conflict
Internal conflict A limited amount of internal conflict may indirectly contribute to group stability. An occasional conflict within a group such as in a PUTA may keep its leaders alert and its policies up to date. If there is no scope for occasional expression, of conflict and if it is deliberately suppressed, the accumulated discontent may explode and cause irreparable damage.
External conflict External conflict brings about social unity and ones among the members. For example during inter colleges
Personal conflict Personal conflicts also have their advantages. It is through constant struggling only that individuals can rise to a higher level. family members, except that they stop short of personal abuse and are restricted to specific issues; often clear the airand permit once again theacceptanceof relationship The verbal conflicts of friends, married couples and
Negative effects of conflict Conflict is the most vigorous form of social interaction and evokes the deepest passions and strongest emotions which can disrupt social unity. it is a costly way of settling disputes. Conflict causes social disorder, chaos and confusion.
War as a form of conflict often destroy the lives and properties of countless individuals. it brings incalculable damage and immeasurable suffering to a numberof people. Conflict does a lot of psychological and moral damage also. It spoils the mental peace of man which can result in stress related illness.
Causes of conflict Conflict in conflict resolution is therefore not only the presence of violence Superiority Injustice Vulnerability Distrust Helplessness
According to DanielKatz. According to Daniel Katz, conflict arises primarily due to these three: 1. Economic conflict is brought about by a limited of resources.The groups or individuals involved then comes into conflict to attain the most of these resources,thus bringing forth hostile behaviors among those involved.
Value conflict Value conflict is concerned with the varied preferences and ideologies that people have as their principles. Conflicts driven by demonstrated in wars wherein separate parties have sets of beliefs that they assert (in an aggressive manner at that). this factor are
Power conflict Power conflict occurs when the parties involved intends to maximize what influence it has in the social setting. Such a situation can happen among individuals,groups or even nations. In other types of conflict, power is also evident as it involves an asserting of influence to another.
