Conflict is a term used to describe a disagreement or struggle between two or more parties that arises due to incompatible goals, interests, or values.
• In others word, it is a disagreement in interest.
• It can be both positive and negative.
Natures of Conflict
Conflict is the disagreements between persons, groups, and organization.
The natures of conflict are described below:-
‣ Behavioral Interaction:-
Conflict is behavioral interaction process. It results from interaction between two or more persons, groups and organizations.
‣ Perception:-
Perception is the way in which we interpret and understand the world around us. This type of conflict is based on how people perceive their environment and each other. It can be caused by misunderstandings, misinterpretations, and biases.
‣ Opposition:-
Opposition is the act of disagreeing with or resisting something. This type of conflict occurs when people have different interests, goals, or needs. It can be caused by competition, rivalry, and disagreement.
‣ Situational:-
Conflict is situational. It varies from person to person, group to group, place to place and time to time. This type of conflict is caused by external factors, such as scarce resources, environmental conditions, and organizational policies.
Types of Conflict
Conflicts can be classified into several types based on their nature, source, or context
Here are some common types of conflict:-
‣ Intrapersonal Conflict:-
Intrapersonal conflicts are the conflict that occurs within an individual. It can be caused by a variety of factors, such as conflicting values, goals, or needs. For example, an individual may experience intrapersonal conflict if they are torn between their personal life and their professional life.
‣ Interpersonal Conflict:–
Interpersonal conflicts are conflicts between two or more individuals. They can result from differences in opinions, communication breakdowns, misunderstandings, or conflicts of interest. It can occur in various relationships, such as friendships, romantic partnerships, or professional interactions.
‣ Intragroup Conflict:–
Intragroup conflicts occur within the group of an organizations. They can arise due to disagreements over work-related issues, such as resource allocation, power dynamics, decision-making processes, or conflicting goals between different departments or teams.
‣ Intergroup Conflict:–
Intergroup conflicts involve conflicts between different groups within an organization or society. These conflicts may arise due to competition for resources, differences in goals or interests, power struggles, or historical tensions between different groups.
