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Nov 01, 2014
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Conflict and NegotiationChapter 13
Essentials of Organizational Behavior, 9/e
Stephen P. Robbins/Timothy A. Judge
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After studying this chapter, you should be able to:
1. Define conflict2. Differentiate between the traditional, human
relations, and interactionist views of conflict3. Contrast task, relationship and process conflict4. Outline the conflict process5. Describe the five conflict-handling intentions6. Contrast distributive and integrative bargaining7. Identify the five steps in the negotiation process8. Describe whether there are individual
differences in negotiator effectiveness
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Conflict
• Process that begins when one party perceives that another party has negatively affected, or is about to negatively affect, something that the first party cares about.
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Transitions in Conflict Thought
• Traditional View – conflict is harmful and must be avoided
• Human Relations View – conflict is a natural and inevitable outcome in any group and need not be negative
• Interactionist View – conflict is encouraged to prevent group from becoming stale
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Functional vs. Dysfunctional Conflict
• Task conflict – relates to the content and goals of the work
• Relationship conflict – focuses on interpersonal relationships
• Process conflict – relates to how the work gets done
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Conflict Process
Stage I: Potential oppositionStage II: Cognition and Personalization Stage III: IntentionsStage IV: BehaviorsStage V: Outcomes
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Stage I: Potential Opposition
• Sources of conflict: Communication Structure Personal Variables
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Stage II: Cognition and Personalization
• Potential for opposition becomes realized• When individuals become emotionally
involved - parties experience anxiety, tension, frustration, or hostility
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Stage IV: Behavior
• Where conflict becomes visible• Are usually overt attempts to implement
each party’s intentions• A dynamic process that moves along a
continuum of intensity
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Stage V: Outcomes
• Functional Outcomes – Conflict is constructive when it: Improves the quality of decisions Stimulates creativity and innovation Encourages interest and curiosity among group
members• Dysfunctional Outcomes – uncontrolled
opposition breeds discontent, which acts to dissolve common ties, and eventually leads to the destruction of the group
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Negotiation
• Process in which two or more parties exchange goods or services and attempt to agree on the exchange rate for them
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Personality
• The best distributive bargainer appears to be a disagreeable introvert
• Those who can check their egos at the door are able to negotiate better agreements
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Gender Differences in Negotiation
• Men have been found to negotiate better outcomes than women, although the difference is relatively small
• Women may unduly penalize themselves by failing to engage in negotiations when such action would be in their best interest
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Cultural Differences in Negotiations
• Cultural context significantly influences... The amount and type of preparation for
bargaining The relative emphasis on task versus
interpersonal relationships The tactics used Where the negotiation should be conducted
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Implications for Managers: Managing Conflict
• Competition• Collaboration• Avoidance • Accommodation• Compromise
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Implications for Managers: Improving Negotiation Skills
• Set Ambitious Goals• Pay Little Attention to Initial Offers• Research Your Opponent• Address the Problem, Not the Personalities• Be Creative and Emphasize Win-Win
Solutions
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Summary
1. Defined conflict2. Differentiated between the traditional, human relations,
and interactionist views of conflict3. Contrasted task, relationship and process conflict4. Outlined the conflict process5. Described the five conflict-handling intentions6. Contrasted distributive and integrative bargaining7. Identified the five steps in the negotiation process8. Described whether there are individual differences in
negotiator effectiveness