NURS 4455 Conflict In Workplace Discussion

Conflicts happen in every workplace. They can start with a simple disagreement and often escalate into an argument that impedes the productivity of a team.

Although conflicts themselves are common – effective resolution of those conflicts tends not to be. Even though it may not always be possible to avoid conflict completely, It’s important to be able to recognize common causes of workplace conflict to help stifle them early on.

Here are some common causes of workplace conflict and some tips on how to avoid them

1. Resistance to Change
People get stuck in their habits because they are familiar and easy to follow. With change comes fear of the unknown that not everyone is ready to embrace. Change can be stressful and often results in conflict between a team member and management.

It’s helpful to remember that some employees will naturally go through denial, anger, and confusion on their way to embracing change. It’s a common human reaction to resist the unknown and it’s not uncommon for this resistance to turn to hostility.

What are the two categories of conflicts within the workplace?
Workplace conflict is bad for business because it can lead to downturns in productivity and increases in absenteeism. There are broadly two kinds of workplace conflict: when people’s ideas, decisions or actions relating directly to the job are in opposition, or when two people just don’t get along.

How do you handle conflicts at work?
How to Handle Conflict in the Workplace
Talk with the other person. …
Focus on behavior and events, not on personalities. …
Listen carefully. …
Identify points of agreement and disagreement. …
Prioritize the areas of conflict. ..