Conflict in Teams
Using avoidance approach it basically means avoiding the situation. Using this approach does not necessarily solve the conflict; however, it may help the team to proceed with their work (Poter, 2003). Avoidance can also be an appropriate approach if the members involved in the conflict let their emotions and reactions get out of control, avoiding the situation, at least for a little while may help things to calm down and let the team members then solve the conflict (Poter, 2003). Another approach is accommodation. In this approach, one person accommodates the other one or gives into the other person in order to keep the team moving on (Poter, 2003). This is sometimes used if one member does not think that the conflict is as important as the other person may think, however the person who is accommodating, needs to make sure it is the right decision for themselves (Poter, 2003). The next approach is competition. “Competition may best be described as a win-lose style of conflict resolution.” (Poter, 2003,p.4 ) This approach is used when one member, feels so strongly about the situation, that they feel they have to persuade the other members involved (Poter, 2003). Another reason this approach may be used is because, “a team member believes alternatives being explored are not practical, ethical, or legal.” (Poter, 2003, p.4) The fourth approach is compromise. Basically, with this approach the team members involved make sacrifices in order