Post #3
3). Pick one concept from the assigned reading, that has not already been discussed during this discussion week, that you found useful or interesting, and discuss it.
The concept that I am going to discuss in this post is the substance and reasoning behind conflict. The three main components of this topic are scarce resources, diverse backgrounds and orientations, and task accomplishment with varying orientations. Scarce resources can be an issue because it limits your ability to produce a quality result and solution to your problem or conflict. An example of this would be having a lack of time, financial resources, etc. Having diverse backgrounds and orientations can be an issue because people are brought up to believe different things, and that can affect the way they approach problem-solving and communication. Examples of this are having different religious views, backgrounds, different opinions, knowledge, interests, abilities, and relationships to the outcome or goal you are trying to achieve. Task accomplishment with varying orientations can be an issue as well because not everyone necessarily wants the same outcome, or cares the same amount. Also, people's understanding of the subject and what you are trying to accomplish can hurt the group process and be a reason being conflict.
Hi Raya
ReplyDeleteScarce resources definitely can be an issue. When trying to resolve a conflict, it is important to have available a good amount of resources. If there is a lack of time, or finances, the ability to produce a quality result is drastically affected. Sometimes when I am trying to resolve a conflict, yet I am short on time, I end up making a hasty decision. This usually turns around and bites me in the rear. I always say, “haste makes waste”. Task accomplishment with varying orientations can be an issue when a common goal or vision is not established among the group. Sometimes members in the group will want differing outcomes, which creates conflict.