Category: Conflict

  • Impact of Workplace Conflict on Patient Care

    Like any other field, interpersonal disagreements are inevitable in healthcare institutions. The conflicts might be caused by several factors, ranging from personal discontent, role incompatibilities, lack of information and communication, and workplace anxiety. These disruptive behaviors are more likely to entail stress and frustration, and weak team collaboration among healthcare workers. Conflicts in the workplace…

  • Agency Conflict Between Company’s Owners and Shareholders

    A firm’s owners and shareholders often have contradictory interests; while they both want the company to develop and grow, they see this process differently. Owners are interested in realizing their ideas and visions in the firm, stimulating its active growth. Shareholders, on the contrary, want a stable income from the company, without its rapid changes…

  • Conflict Handling Style in Healthcare Setting

    Table of Contents Introduction Description of Theories Conflict Management and Leadership Conclusion References Introduction Conflict is a common occurrence in the workplace. Despite the improvements both in the theoretical understanding of the issue and practical techniques intended for effective conflict management, it remains a significant detrimental factor in the field of health care. The current…

  • Conflict Management Definition and Problem-Solving Approaches

    Modern management practice emphasizes the need for effective conflict resolution practices and conflict management. The task for managers is therefore not just to resolve or suppress all conflict, but to manage it so as to reduce its harmful effects and benefit from its good effects. Problem-solving skills are a conflict resolution technique that helps to…

  • Employee Conflicts Resolution and Ethical Dilemmas

    Any workplace represents an environment where many people have to interact with one another; as a result, due to the overlapping interests, diverse values, and clashing needs, there is a high possibility of conflicts between employees (Carter, 2015). Some of such conflicts can be resolved with the help of internal policies and established rules. Also,…

  • Handling Difficult Conversations and Ways to Avoid Conflict Escalation

    Table of Contents Introduction Circumstances Analysis Preparing for Difficult Conversation Conclusion Reference Introduction It should be stressed that effective communication skills are important for any person especially in the business setting or at the workplace. They ensure that joint agreement can be met and allow eliminating the possible misunderstanding. Moreover, communication is significant for both…

  • Conflict of Interests of the Patient and the Doctors

    In the case under consideration, the principal issue is the conflict of interests of the patient and the doctors. It is clear that they both should be adequately addressed, but the needs of James and his proper treatment are a priority. From this perspective, the sooner the participants in the process find a compromise, the…

  • The Role of Power in Conflicts in the Workplace

    Table of Contents Introduction Types of Power in the Workplace Legitimate Power Strategies of Legitimate Power in Solving Conflicts References Introduction Thank you everyone for coming to this workshop. Today we are going to learn about the role of power in solving conflicts in a workplace. Conflicts are common in a workplace and they occur…

  • Conflict Resolution. A Values-Based Negotiation Model

    The basic types of conflict are goal disagreement, which is characterized by incompatible outcomes, and cognitive differences, which refer to situations where contradictory ideas are proposed. In addition, task clashes are encountered in instances where duties collide, while affective conflicts are experienced when emotional differences are prevalent. Conflicts occur at the intrapersonal level, where an…

  • Emotional Intelligence in Conflict Resolution

    Table of Contents Introduction Emotional Intelligence Conclusion References Introduction Emotional intelligence is a vital skill that can be applied in a variety of situations, including conflict resolution and negotiation. However, as with any skill, not everyone possesses it, and people can develop it further by emulating a model of behavior provided by the leaders in…