By utilizing strategies that help manage ____,organizations can maximize the benefits of conflict while minimizing costs.
A) negotiations
B) functional conflict
C) dysfunctional conflict
D) negative conflict

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Functional conflict refers to disagreements or differences in opinions that lead to productive outcomes, such as new ideas or better decision-making. By managing this type of conflict effectively, organizations can reap the benefits of diverse perspectives and creativity while avoiding the negative consequences of dysfunctional conflict (which hinders productivity and damages relationships). Negotiations and negative conflict are not necessarily relevant in this context.

By Utilizing Strategies That Help Manage ____,Organizations Can Maximize the Benefits