It Seems That Your Work Group Is in Conflict Much

question 60

Multiple Choice

It seems that your work group is in conflict much of the time.One colleague has suggested that you,as the supervisor,are responsible for eliminating the conflict so that they can work harmoniously.Another colleague has suggested that conflict is good for stimulating creativity and productivity.You are unsure about whether you should try to eliminate the conflict or learn to deal with it positively. You decide to do more research on the view that conflict should be encouraged as a means to achieve change and innovation.This view is termed the ________ view.

• A)traditional
• B)passive
• C)acceptance
• D)interactionist

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Definitions:

Manifest Conflict

Open and observable conflicts or disagreements between individuals or groups within an organization.

Antecedents

Refers to events or conditions that precede and influence the occurrence of certain behaviors or outcomes.

Perceived Conflict

A situation where an individual or group believes there is a discrepancy or opposition between themselves and others, regardless of whether it is objectively present.

Antecedent Conditions

Pre-existing factors or states that influence the outcome or nature of processes or events.