Answer to Question #208595 in Management for Ngxongo

Question

1.    Discuss the concept of conflict.

2.    Is conflict a positive or negative aspect to your life? Rate yourself on scale from 1 – 5, with (1) being a very negative influence on your life and (5) being a very positive influence on your life.

3.    Provide reasons and practical examples for this self-rating.

4.    Discuss your conflict handling profile.

5.    Provide a copy of your Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Questionnaire and the results obtained that you completed for the application activity.

6.    What are your conflict management strengths?

Answer 1

1. Any disagreement or conflicting interest between two people or organizations is referred to as conflict. It is a manifestation of animosity, pessimism, disagreement, aggressiveness, competition, and misunderstanding. As a result of differing perspectives, attitudes, and working habits, conflicts may occur.
2. It a negative aspect and i rate it at 2
3. We are emotionally influenced by the issues that affect us either negatively or positively thus lowering our self esteem. If i am bullied in my workplace it is likely to affect my working condition negatively, i will not feel motivated.
4. The parties involved in conflict must be ready to accept that conflict is nature and should be handle through negotiation and coming up with solutions to the existing problems.
5. Do you support Competing? YES

Are you for Accommodating? NO

How do you avoid conflict? YES

Can you Collaborate? NO

Are you Compromising? YES

6.Self awareness, creation of relationship and social management to accommodate different characters.