The document discusses interpersonal conflict and conflict management. It defines interpersonal conflict as occurring when one person's goals cannot be achieved if another's goals are achieved. It notes common myths about conflict, such as that it should always be avoided or damages relationships. The document also outlines various causes of conflict including intimacy issues, power struggles, personal flaws, distrust, and social or cultural differences. It presents principles of conflict management, including that conflict is inevitable but can have positive or negative aspects depending on how the content and relationship are handled, as well as different conflict styles and cultural influences.
2. ABOUT INTERPERSONAL CONFLICT
If your partners goal is achieved your goal is not.
If one persons goal is achieved then the other
persons goal cannot be achieved.
6. Conflict Management: Before
Fight in Private
Be Sure Youre Ready to Fight
Know What Youre Fighting About
Fight About Problems that Can be
Solved
7. CONFLICT MANAGEMENT STAGES
oDefine the Conflict
oExamine Possible Solutions
oTest Solutions
oEvaluate Solutions
oAccept or Reject Solutions
8. Conflict Management Strategies
Win-Lose, Win-Win Strategies
Avoidance and Active Fighting Strategies
Force and Talk Strategies
Face-Detracting and Face-Enhancing
Strategies
Verbal Aggressiveness and
Argumentativeness Strategies