Barriers to Conflict Resolution
There
are many barriers that can restrict proper conflict management or resolution
strategies. This can stem back to the source of conflict itself, or the style
of resolution strategy used.
Bernard Mayer (2000) described five major sources of conflict, which result from “human needs”:
1. Communication
2. Emotions
3. Values
4. Structure
5. History
Often, we do not examine these sources or the root needs that could assist in functionally dealing with conflict (Mayer, 2000).
Not addressing these needs can lead to using ineffective styles of conflict management, such as avoidance or competing, where a “win-win” situation will not be obtained, and lead to dysfunctional outcomes (Sadri, 2013).
Before discussing conflict resolution strategies, please watch the video below on Conflict Resolution:
As you hear in the video, barriers to conflict resolution can result from skipping
Bernard Mayer (2000) described five major sources of conflict, which result from “human needs”:
1. Communication
2. Emotions
3. Values
4. Structure
5. History
Often, we do not examine these sources or the root needs that could assist in functionally dealing with conflict (Mayer, 2000).
Not addressing these needs can lead to using ineffective styles of conflict management, such as avoidance or competing, where a “win-win” situation will not be obtained, and lead to dysfunctional outcomes (Sadri, 2013).
Before discussing conflict resolution strategies, please watch the video below on Conflict Resolution:
As you hear in the video, barriers to conflict resolution can result from skipping
- expressing
the need; and
- finding
out if need can or cannot be met,