It seems that your work group is in conflict much of the time. One colleague has suggested that you, as the supervisor, are responsible for eliminating the conflict so that your work group can function harmoniously. Another colleague has suggested that conflict is good for stimulating creativity and productivity within the work environment. You are unsure about whether you should try to eliminate the conflict within your group or learn to deal with it positively.
-If you support the idea that conflict should be eliminated, you are supporting which of the following views of conflict?

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The traditional view of conflict is that it should be completely eliminated in order for the group to function effectively. Therefore, if you support eliminating the conflict in your work group, you are supporting the traditional view of conflict.

It Seems That Your Work Group Is in Conflict Much