Power, Conflict, the Organization, and You
TEXT: Jandt, F. E. (2016). Conflict and communication. Sage.
Chapter 1: Conflict in Our Lives
Chapter 2: Power and Conflict StylesPrior to beginning work on this assignment,
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In organizations and in our personal lives, you have certain types of authority and sometimes no authority at all in a situation. You may have to rely upon the authority of other individuals to be able to work through different situations that may be difficult to handle. Such is the nature of conflict. It can be helpful not to assess blame when conflict occurs and instead to seek to learn from the situation and even see if a win-win outcome could be achieved. It is important to learn what type of power or authority you have before becoming involved in any situation while at the same time being aware of the options that such power affords you. It is also important to also to know, when possible, what type of power other parties to a conflict have. Having that type of information can help you to properly plan your involvement in every situation that involves conflict.
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Compare three definitions of conflict.
At least one must come from the textbook.
Detail the steps for listening for conflict management.
Discuss the process of using the study circle approach to facilitate listening.
Describe each of the five styles of the Killman-Thomas Conflict Model.
Detail how types of power can be used to impact conflict.
Determine how you can use the styles of the Killman-Thomas Conflict Model in workplace settings.
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Power, Conflict, The Organization and You
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Power, Conflict, The Organization and You
Conflicts are common occurrences that are simply unavoidable. As a result, conflict management is a vital skill that helps deal with such occurrences positively. However, for one to effectively address a conflict, one needs to have a clear understanding of what it entails. Most individuals may view conflicts negatively, but this is not always the case since their resolution may result in stronger associations and positive outcomes. Based on this comprehension, the paper will explore at least three definitions of conflict, the specific steps for listening in a conflict, the study circle, and the Killman-Thomas model and how it can be utilized in a workplace setting.
A Comparison of Three Definitions of Conflict
Conflicts may be defined differently based on an individual’s point of approach. In relation to this, Jandt (2016a) notes that Coser’s definition of conflict may be embraced as the basis for developing an agreeable explanation. According to Coser, conflicts can be described as a struggle over values and claims of insufficient power, resources, and status, with one side aiming to eliminate or neutralize the other. This definition was embraced by many, and it was refined to get an even more elaborate explanation. For instance, Hocker and Wilmot redefined Coser’s definition of conflict by stating that, from a communication perspective, it can be described as a struggle between at least two interdependent individuals who perceive scarce resources, incompatible goals, and interference from others in the process of accomplishing their goals. According to Juneja (n.d.), what is deduced from the two definitions is that a conflict is a clash between two or more individuals arising from differences in attitudes, thoughts, interests, understanding, and perception. Consequently, an argument is likely to result in heated debates that result in losing peace and harmony.
The Steps for Listening for Conflict Management.
When resolving a conflict, the most common mistake is to believe that it can be resolved objectively and logically.