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Organizational Behavior CH 15
Conflict and Negotiation
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Undergraduate 3
04/22/2009

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Conflict
Definition
When parties disagree over substantive issues or when emotional antagonisms create friction between them
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Substantive Conflict
Definition
Involves fundamental disagreement over ends or goals to be pursued and the means for their accomplishment
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Emotional Conflict
Definition
Involves interpersonal difficulties that arise over feelings of anger, mistrust, dislike, fear, resentment, and the like
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Intrapersonal Conflict
Definition
Occurs within the individual because of actual or perceived pressures from incompatible goals or expectations
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Interpersonal Conflict
Definition
Occurs between two or more individuals in opposition to each other
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Intergroup Conflict
Definition
Occurs among groups in an organization
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Interorganizational Conflict
Definition
Occurs between organizations
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Functional Conflict
Definition
Results in positive benefits to the group
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Dysfunctional Conflict
Definition
Works to the group's or organization's disadvantage
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Conflict Resolution
Definition
Occurs when the reasons for a conflict are eliminated
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Avoidance
Definition
Involves pretending a conflict does not really exist
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Accommodation/Smoothing
Definition
Involves playing down differences and finding areas of agreement
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Compromise
Definition
Occurs when each party gives up something of value to the other
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Competition
Definition
Seeks victory by force, superior skill, or domination
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Authoritative Command
Definition
Uses formal authority to end conflict
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Collaboration
Definition
Involves recognition that something is wrong and needs attention through problem solving
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Problem Solving
Definition
Uses information to resolve disputes
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Negotiation
Definition
The process of making joint decisions when the parties involved have different preferences
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Distributive Negotiation
Definition
Focuses on positions staked out or declared by the parties involved, who are each trying to claim certain portions of the available pie
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Integrative Negotiation
Definition
Focuses on the merits of the issues, and the parties involved try to enlarge the available pie rather than stake claims to certain portions of it
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Bargaining Zone
Definition
Zone between one party's minimum reservation point and the other party's maximum reservation point in a negotiating situation
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Alternative Dispute Resolution
Definition
Involves a neutral third party who helps others resolve negotiation impasses and disputes
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Arbitration
Definition
A neutral third party acts as judge with the power to issue a decision binding on all parties
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Mediation
Definition
A neutral third party tries to engage the parties in a negotiated solution through persuasion and rational argument
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