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What is a fundamental characteristic of a clash in the context of organizations?
What is a fundamental characteristic of a clash in the context of organizations?
- It promotes uniformity of thought across all members of the organization.
- It only involves external factors and has no internal implications.
- It is solely destructive and should be avoided at all costs.
- It is a natural phenomenon that can lead to reconciliation and resolution. (correct)
Which of the following best describes the nature of conflict within an organization?
Which of the following best describes the nature of conflict within an organization?
- It represents a struggle concerning beliefs, emotions, or actions. (correct)
- It primarily arises from alignment on all issues.
- It is exclusively an external struggle involving only outside parties.
- It only pertains to disagreements that are superficial.
In what way does conflict potentially benefit an organization?
In what way does conflict potentially benefit an organization?
- It creates a stagnant environment with no need for change.
- It helps to resolve factionalism and divergent opinions. (correct)
- It enforces strict adherence to unified ideas without discussion.
- It enables organizations to eliminate opposing views completely.
Which statement is true regarding the essence of conflict?
Which statement is true regarding the essence of conflict?
What is a common misconception about conflict's impact in organizations?
What is a common misconception about conflict's impact in organizations?
What is typically a result of conflict in an organization?
What is typically a result of conflict in an organization?
Which scenario best exemplifies conflict as described in the content?
Which scenario best exemplifies conflict as described in the content?
In what context can conflict be understood as a natural phenomenon?
In what context can conflict be understood as a natural phenomenon?
What characterizes the state of conflict when it occurs?
What characterizes the state of conflict when it occurs?
How can conflict potentially influence opinions and actions within an organization?
How can conflict potentially influence opinions and actions within an organization?
Flashcards
Conflict
Conflict
A struggle between opposing groups or ideas.
Organizational Strength
Organizational Strength
Conflict can improve an organization.
Internal conflict
Internal conflict
A struggle within an individual.
External conflict
External conflict
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Reconciling conflicting views
Reconciling conflicting views
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What is conflict?
What is conflict?
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Conflict's effect on organizations
Conflict's effect on organizations
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Reconciling divergent opinions
Reconciling divergent opinions
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Study Notes
Conflict
- Conflict is a clash between opposing parties or ideas.
- Conflict is a natural process that strengthens organizations by resolving differences and disagreements.
- Conflict arises from struggles over ideas, emotions, or actions, both internal and external to a group or organization.
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Description
This quiz explores the concept of conflict, focusing on its nature and effects within organizations. It covers how conflict can arise from opposing ideas and emotions and the role it plays in strengthening groups through resolution. Engage with this material to deepen your understanding of conflict management.
