Conflict
Conflict can refer to one or more of the following:
- Perceived incompatible differences that result in interference or opposition;
- A process that begins when one party perceives that another party has negatively affected, or is about to negatively affect, something that the first party cares about.
Views of conflict
- Traditional view of conflict. The view that all conflict is bad and must be avoided.
- Human relations view of conflict. The view that conflict is a natural and inevitable outcome in any group.
- Interactionist view of conflict. The view that some conflict is necessary for a group to perform effectively.
