Conflict Management
Conflict Management Style Conflict Management Style The five types of conflict management styles are prevalent in business today. ... Conflict is defined as “war, a clash between hostile or opposing elements or ideas” (Merriam-Webster, 1991 p. ... At Defense Supply Center Richmond (DSCR), our supervisors’ personalities play a major role in determining which conflict management style is utilized. ... Kabanoff (1989) states, “persons with strong needs for interpersonal dominance are likely to report that they compete in conflict situations, are rated as being more likely to compete by their peers, and are rated as being less likely to compromise” (p. ... To avoid or deal with conflict, Manager “A” attempts to discuss the initial reason as to why there is a conflict. ... Manager “A” is a competitive person, he does let the IM’s know he once did their job, but the resolution does not have to be his way or no way as Kelly and Stahelski (1970) state, “competitive people perceive conflict situations as ones in which, I’m out to win, and so is the other party” (p. ... She tends to lean towards compromising as her method of conflict resolution.