CONFLICT

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COMPETITIO
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CONFLICT AND COMPETITION
» Confused both in
theory and practice
» Each imply struggle
for scarce goods
 CONFLICT AND COMPETITION
» Conflict
-Eliminating or weakening
possible competitors.
» Competition
-Development of excellence
 CONFLICT

» PAKIKISAMA
- Designed to prevent or minimize
conflict arising.
 GROUP CONFLICT
2 Forms in the Philippines:
 Conflict between economic groups

 Conflict between ethnic groups

BOSNIAN WAR
 COST OF CONFLICT
» Loss of life and property
» Disruption of Social Relationships
 CONFLICT
» Once begun, the conflict process
is difficult to stop.
» Each aggressive act instigates a
still more hostile retaliation.
 CONFLICT
» Major Gain
-Conflict forces us to face and resolve issues.
» End Result
-Issues are resolved
 COMPETITION

Personal Both Impersonal

 COMPETITION
Rural Areas Urban Areas
• Barrio Fiesta • School Classroom
• Barrio Public • Romantic Situations
School • Marriage
• Ranking of Students by
• Rural Athletic Grades
Events • Contests for leadership
Position
 EFFECTS OF
COMPETITION
 Impersonal Competition
 Brazilian Sugar VS Philippine Sugar
 Abaca VS Synthetic Fibers
 Plow and Carabao VS Tractor
 Affects the farmer’s competitive position
in national or international market.
 EFFECTS OF
COMPETITION
 Advertisements in the
newspapers, tv and radio
 Business Competition
 LIMITS TO COMPETITION
 May stimulate human energy
 Must be restricted to give
way or chance
 Tendency to turn competition
into conflict
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Competition is not applicable in every
situation and creates difficulties, but it
remains a useful process in social life.
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