Conflict Management in the Workplace
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Conflict Management in the Workplace

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What is the primary focus of the presentation?

  • Productivity improvement
  • Conflict management (correct)
  • Human resource development
  • Financial management
  • Dysfunctional conflict leads to increased productivity in the workplace.

    False

    What is the term used for conflict that is healthy and leads to positive outcomes?

    Functional conflict

    In Cotton On MOA, dysfunctional conflict is very ________.

    <p>rare</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the types of conflict with their characteristics:

    <p>Functional conflict = Healthy and leads to positive outcomes Dysfunctional conflict = Due to misunderstandings and poor communication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which step is NOT a method to resolve conflict in the workplace?

    <p>Ignoring</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action does the manager at Cotton On MOA usually take when conflicts arise?

    <p>Sit down with employees and listen to both sides of the story</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Accommodating is one of the steps to resolve conflict mentioned in the presentation.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Introduction

    • This presentation focuses on conflict management
    • This presentation will teach you to handle conflict in the workplace
    • Conflict is a negative difference of opinion or emotion that people have, often due to a dispute over a particular risk

    Types of Conflict

    • Functional conflict is healthy, where coworkers respect each other, and the outcome is positive with increased productivity
    • Dysfunctional conflict is often due to misunderstanding and poor communication which leads to a decline in productivity and mistrust in the workplace

    Types of Conflict in Cotton On MOA

    • Cotton On MOA has experienced functional conflict due to effective management practices
    • Functional conflict at Cotton On MOA has not negatively affected productivity and has instead fostered a stronger work environment
    • Dysfunctional conflict is very rare at Cotton On MOA because employees rarely clash and manage to resolve misunderstandings before they escalate

    How to Resolve Conflict

    • Managers should be able to resolve workplace conflict using the following steps: accommodating, avoiding, collaborating, competing, compromising
    • Knowing how to properly utilize these steps is vital for managers

    How Cotton On MOA Resolves Conflict

    • The manager at Cotton On MOA (KB), deals with conflict based on the severity of the issue
    • The manager listens to both sides of the story before taking any action

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    This quiz explores the fundamentals of conflict management, particularly in workplace settings. Learn about the types of conflict, their implications, and effective resolution strategies, referencing the practices at Cotton On MOA. Enhance your conflict resolution skills and foster a positive work environment.

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