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?
A) the traditional view
B) the human relations view
C) the interactionist view
D) the moderated acceptance view
E) the optimistic view

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The traditional view of conflict suggests that conflict is always negative and should be avoided or eliminated. This view assumes that there is always a clear right and wrong, and that conflict only disrupts productivity and morale. The suggestion that the supervisor is responsible for eliminating the conflict supports this view.

It Seems That Your Work Group Is in Conflict Much