Author Question: During the stage of felt conflict, the conflict usually escalates as parties battle over the cause ... (Read 36 times)

Mimi · **on:** Jul 7, 2018

During the stage of felt conflict, the conflict usually escalates as parties battle over the cause of the problem.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

Task relationships generate conflict between people and groups, because organizational tasks are interrelated and affect one another.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 3

According to researchers, conflict in an organization is always dysfunctional because it leads to lower performance, overall.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Moriaki · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 7, 2018

Answer to Question 1

FALSE
Explanation: During the stage of felt conflict, the parties in conflict develop negative feelings about each other.

Answer to Question 2

I appreciate you answering this question. Great community

Answer to Question 3

FALSE
Explanation: In the past, researchers viewed conflict as dysfunctional because it leads to lower organizational performance. The current view of conflict, however, is that conflict may increase organizational performance, if it is carefully managed and negotiated.