Conflict brings differences of opinion out into the open so that they can be talked about. Differences of opinion help people develop a sense of who they are, a sense of self, identity, and character. When we focus on discovering our differences and use them to build a better set plan, conflict and change can unite to create a healthier environment. Therefore, it brings about peaceful social change. In the jury room, when the first vote was called for, the group came to an eleven to one vote. Juror 8 who voted not guilty did not fully believe that the defendant was innocent. However he properly explained that the case for the defense may be more credible. The rest of the jurymen believed that the boy was guilty based on his records and the testimonies they heard at court. From this difference in opinion, reasons for both possibilities, guilty or not guilty, were discussed. This discussion questioned the ideas and inputs of the jurors.
Conflict encourages people and helps them take responsibility for stating how they feel. Situations that are upsetting and share feelings can help people learn more about each other. They learn about each other's strengths and weaknesses. What they learn can bring them closer together and as a result encourage them to state how they feel too. Evidence from the court case to support this comes after the conflict of argument between Juror Seven and Juror Eleven over the term reasonable doubt. The Foreman stopped the argument and asked the jurymen if they had anything constructive to say. Juror Two who hadn't said a word whilst in the jury room finally obtains the confidence and courage to let out his thoughts and feelings about the defendant. He pointed out that the father is six inches taller than the boy and that he finds it awkward to stab someone who is half a foot taller than you down into the chest. The rest of the jurors discussed this point. The outcome of this thought was with Juror Five being able to discount the testimony of the switch-knife and putting reasonable doubt in the heads of some of the jurors.
Conflict can lead to people being more motivated and inspired. This is because they have been open to new ideas and ways of thinking other than their own. In some cases, conflicts arise when people are so fixed about their thoughts and ideas to the point that they are not open to the ideas and thoughts of others. When people try to see things from their partner's point of view, they might begin to come up with entirely new thoughts. Conflict, in this idea, is considered positive, because it helps the growth and development of important issues and provides chances for people to develop their communication skills. Evidence from the court case to support this is when Juror Five discounted the testimony of the switch-knife. Juror Seven, who hadn't had a true opinion throughout the entire jury case and desperately wanted to go home, was convinced that the defendant is innocent and changed his vote to not guilty. For the reason that he kept quiet and was open for what others had to say, he came up with new thoughts and was able to create an actual opinion.
In conclusion, conflict is a healthy way of bringing about social change. It does this by bringing differences of opinions out into the open so they can be talked about, by encouraging people to state how they feel, and by motivating and inspiring people because they have been open to new ideas and ways of thinking other than their own. When you are in the middle of opposing or observing conflict, don't always look at it to be unhealthy, damaging and a waste of time. This is because a particular amount of conflict or tension is required for our social change. For this reason, looking at conflict negatively will impact on the outcome of our social change.
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BRINGS OUT DIFFERENCES
Problems and conflict in organizations stem from differences – differences of opinion, differences in thinking, differences in needs and differences in values.
it brings differences out into the open so they can be talked about. Differences of opinion help people develop a sense of who they are, a sense of self.
by bringing differences of opinion into the open
In some cases, conflicts arise when we are so fixed about our opinions to the point that we are not open to other ideas and opinions.
Conflict identifies that there are different opinions in the organization, which is good,
to discuss the different opinions
When we focus on discovering our differences and using them to build a better set plan, conflict and change can unite to create a healthier environment -one that fits a more diverse group of individuals and improves organizational performance.
ENCOURAGES PEOPLE/ STATE HOW THEY FEEL
Situations that are upsetting can help you learn more about each other. You learn about each other's strengths and weaknesses. What you learn can bring you closer together. This produces the good feeling of making up. Be hard on the problem and soft on each other.
MOTIVATES PPL/OPEN TO NEW IDEAS&WAYS OF THINKING
Conflict can produce new ideas and improvements.
When you try to see things from your partner's point of view, you might come up with entirely new thoughts.
leads to new ways of thinking and behaving
Conflict in work teams is not necessarily destructive, however and conflict can lead to new ideas and approaches. Conflict, in this sense, can be considered positive, as it facilitates the surfacing of important issues and provides opportunities for people to develop their communication and interpersonal skills.
