When you struggle with language differences, it is difficult to effectively handle conflict c. Different orientations to conflict and conflict management style also complicate intercultural conflict. Two Orientations to Conflict 1. Conflict as Opportunity: a conflict is a normal, useful process and all issues are subject to change through negotiation. Benefits of conflict: a. Gaining new information about people or other groups b. Diffusing more serious conflict c. Increasing cohesiveness Conflict as Destructive: Assumptions: a. conflict is a destructive disturbance of the peace, the social system should be adjusted to the needs of members; rather, members should adapt to established values When conflict does arise, the strong spiritual value of pacifism dictates a nonresistant response-often avoidance.
When the ego comes out tempers will flare and we will want to do whatever we can to protect our point of view. When we come into a group with someone that has a preexisting aggression towards one another that is the most difficult thing to overcome. Another roadblock will be the fact they may not be able to move towards the same goal or at least not with the same determination depending on if one or both are holding on the their
The skill of conflict resolution must first be honed in order to refrain from further damaging the relationship being salvaged. Conflict According to "Helpguide.org" (2012), “A conflict is more than just a disagreement. It is a situation in which one or both parties perceive a threat (whether or not the threat is real)” (Conflict 101). Perception
The conversation so far seems to be framed in a win-lose orientation to conflict. Each person wants to be right, to win at the expense of the other. How can Jan and Ken move their conflict discussion into a win-win orientation? Ken and Jan can move their conflict discussion to win-win orientation by identifying what they need out of this situation. They both have problem that need to be addressed.
We are each led to articulate through responses in conflict, to realize who we truly are. When dealing with conflict, we must prove ourselves and those around us that we are right, this may lead to a positive or negative conflict. Many of us are placed in a position where we must take a stand when least expected, we must have positive thoughts and an open mind when in conflict. Staying positive helps those around them, to not breakdown. When viewing the film ‘Paradise Road’, by
Dialogue is an essential part of advocacy because it “can advance ideas and organizations even to change the course of fashion and personal hygiene”. It is most affective when dialogue practices two-way symmetrical communication, which is the communicator of the message, may be just as likely as the intended audiences to change perceptions or behaviors. This type of communication the communicator orients the message to the intended audience, gets their feedback, and decides whether to change plans or stay with the original format. Two-way symmetrical communication values the message receivers equally with the message originators unlike two-way asymmetrical communication, which uses the “intelligence about audiences to more effectively target persuasion techniques”. Conclusion
Conflict is a fear of difference Conflict is a fear of difference This response is written in the form of expository essay and its intended audience is general VCE students who are wishing to explore the concepts of conflict. An expository essay provides a suitable form for a personal exploration of these ideas and it makes the readers to reflect back on similar ideas and issues as they occur in their own experiences. Conflict is a serious disagreement or argument over different views and opinions and people responses to conflict in various ways according to their life experiences, typically a protracted one. The unexpected experience of conflict is an essential factor in shaping our identity and defining who we are however, most likely times of conflict makes people to behave in most disrespectful and inhumane ways in human behaviour. As humans we fear many things in life, fear of failure, loss, and fear of being hurt.
Conflict will always exist when an individual or group is composed with different people with different approaches and ideas with dealing with situations. Conflict cannot be avoided and is inevitable in letting people develop and provide a constructive and possibly beneficial outcome in managing the conflict. In times of conflict an individual is more often given a choice, whether to resolve it or heighten it. Throughout certain situations people have the opportunity to respond, react or withdraw when encountered with conflict. An individual’s characteristic, beliefs, morals and values are tested in times of conflict and determine how they respond and approach conflict.
If these assumptions are unchecked or inappropriate, we will make poor decisions and wrong judgments. In our personal relationships we use critical thinking to keep our lines of communications open thereby allowing us to use lessons learned to avoid repeating the same mistakes. In the workplace we avoid stagnation and are willing to challenge the current thinking, which may be out of date and is no longer relevant to our current work philosophy. Paul Richard (2008), an authority on critical thinking, characterizes a good critical thinker in terms of knowledge, abilities, attitudes, and habitual ways of behaving, including the following characteristics. The critical thinker: • uses evidence skillfully and impartially • organizes thoughts and articulates them concisely and coherently • distinguishes between logically valid and invalid inferences • suspends judgment in the absence of sufficient evidence to support a decision • understands the difference between reasoning and rationalizing • attempts to anticipate the probable consequences of alternative actions • understands the idea of degrees of belief • sees similarities and analogies that are not superficially
Keeping my emotions in check will help me to think clearly and guide constructive communication; trying to dominate the resolution process will only frustrate the opposition. I will constructively listen to the thoughts and ideas of others and consider them honestly instead of trying to have my own way all of the time. My goal is to defeat my attitude of being a perfectionist. The key is being able to allow myself to make and except the mistakes of others. I do not have to be the best at everything.