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TYPES

OF CONFLICT
Meaning of conflict
 'Conflict' means disagreement, opposition of any kind, argument,
antagonism or hatred between two persons or groups or among
many persons or groups. ADVERTISEMENTS: People working
in an Organization may have difference of values, ideas,
opinions, attia
TYPES OF CONFLICT
Individual level conflict
Individual-level conflict refers to an interpersonal incompatibility or differing perceptions
such as a difference of opinions and/or an unmatched relationship in interacting with
others. Individual-level conflict can have both negative and positive consequences on a
team and its team members.
There are tow types of individual level conflict
i. Intra-personal/intra-individual conflict:-
a) Conflict originating from frustration
b) Conflict originating from goals
c) Conflict originating from
ii. Intra-personal/inter-individual conflict:-

a. Personal differences
b. Information deficiency
c. Role incompatibility
d. Environmental stress
Group level conflict
 2. Group level conflict:-It refers to a conflict among the members in a group. It is a result of differences in individuals and group goals.
iv. Inter-group Conflict: It refers to a conflict between two or more groups, when two or more groups compete for scarce resources.

There tow types of group level conflict


i. Intra-group conflict:-
ii. Inter-group conflict:-
a. Competition for resources
b. Task inter-dependence
c. Jurisdiction Ambiguity
d. Struggle for status
e. Goal incompatibility
f. Time incompatibility
g. Contentious influence tactics
Organisational level conflict
 organisational level conflict:-Organizational conflict is an internal misunderstanding or disagreement
that can occur between colleagues or leaders. These kinds of disagreements can lead to a lack of
cohesion and collaboration in the workplace.

There tow types of organisational level conflict

i. Intra-or organisational conflict:-


a. Horizontal conflict
b. Vertical conflict
c. Line and staff conflict

i. Ii. inter organisational conflict

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