Resolving Conflict and Dealing with Difficult People Chapter Thirteen Resolving Conflict and Dealing with Difficult People
Views of Conflict Traditional view: a clash between incompatible people, ideas, or interests New view: an opportunity for personal growth
Finding the Root of Conflict
Organizational Change Most organizations have tension between stability and change
Ineffective Communication When different people work closely together, communication breakdowns are inevitable For a misunderstanding… For true disagreements…
Value and Culture Clashes Conflict may be due to value differences between individuals
Work Policies and Practices Conflict may happen when…
Adversarial Management Conflict can occur when managers view employees and other managers with distrust and suspicion
Competition for Scarce Resources Downsizing and cost cutting can lead to destructive competition for scarce resources
Personality Clashes Some people just don’t like each other
Resolving Conflict Assertively Conflict is often uncomfortable Nonassertive behavior ignores the problem Aggressive behavior violates the rights of others
Figure 13.1 - Dealing with People You Can't Stand
How to Become More Assertive You can learn to express wants, dislikes and feelings in a clear and direct manner without threatening or attacking others
Learn to Negotiate Effectively
The Win/Lose Strategy Attempts to achieve goals at the expense of others
The Lose/Lose Strategy Both parties give up something and may feel frustrated
The Win/Win Strategy Work toward a mutually satisfying solution
Figure 13.2 - Top Negotiating Tips
Beware of Defensive Behaviors
Know that Negotiating (Behavior) Styles Vary
Figure 13.3 - Behavioral Styles for Conflict Situations
Negotiating Styles Vary Avoidance style Uncooperative/Nonassertive Accommodating style Cooperative/Nonassertive Win/lose style Uncooperative/Aggressive
Negotiating Styles Vary Problem-solving style Assertive/Cooperative Compromising style Moderately assertive/Moderately cooperative
Conflict Resolution Process Step 1: Decide whether you have a misunderstanding or a true disagreement Step 2: Define the problem and collect facts Step 3: Clarify perceptions Step 4: Generate options for mutual gain Step 5: Implement options with integrity
Labor Unions in Conflict Resolution
Collective Bargaining