Conflict Avoidance- what is avoidance and its effectiveness in conflict resolution PDF

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where and how to apply conflict avoidance in conflict resolution. Also, where it is best applicable...

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Conflict Avoidance Humans don't stop being humans just because they're at work. Unfortunately, conflict is unavoidable. Organizational conflict theory, on the other hand, claims that there are numerous types of conflicts within a company, with inter-personal disputes being just one of them. Departments are at odds with one another, senior management is at odds with one another, and organizations are in conflict with each other. However, there is no agreement on what it all means. Some theories argue that conflict must be resolved, while others argue that it is necessary for success. Conflict avoidance is a form of people-pleasing behavior that stems from a profound dread of causing others distress. Many of these traits may be traced back to growing up in a dismissive or hypercritical environment. People who react in this manner to conflict are more likely to expect negative repercussions and have a hard time trusting the other person's behavior. In other words, expressing your perspective might be frightening or unsettling. You may choose to be regarded as the “nice person” at work, or you may avoid open, healthy disagreements to avoid upsetting others. The conduct of avoidance is regarded as ignoring or refusing to engage in a disagreement. While some theories portray avoidance as a bad style that demonstrates a lack of consideration for both one's own and the other party's interests, there are occasions when it is smart to avoid confrontation. Avoidance may be the best option when the relationship is short-term and the issue is minor, or when the situation has the potential to develop to violence. When you avoid even the tiniest dispute, you're sacrificing your genuine sentiments and harboring stress, both of which can be harmful to your health. Because we block off all honest contact with the other person when we avoid confrontation, it has an influence on our relationships. While avoidance may appear to be the greatest approach to deal with disagreement at times, it ultimately harms our connection.

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