Conflict Management Styles

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Conflict, which is a natural outcome of human interaction, begins when one individual perceives that his or her goals, attitudes, values, or beliefs are incongruent with those of another individual. I will discuss three conflict management approaches/styles that are used in my United States Army unit. Understanding Conflict Issues The presence of conflict among employees can have both negative and positive consequences for organizations. Perhaps most evident are the negative consequences, which include dysfunctional …

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