Quiz – Conflict Defined

Question 1 of 5

1. Question

According to the capsule, what is the core driver that transforms tension into conflict?

The perception that one’s goals or needs are being blocked

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The proven, real incompatibility of two people’s goals

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The number of people involved in the dispute

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The length of time a disagreement has lasted

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Question 2 of 5

2. Question

Which researchers are cited for the definition of conflict?

Rahim and Deutsch

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Thomas and Kilmann

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Blake and Mouton

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Fisher and Ury

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Question 3 of 5

3. Question

The capsule lists three criteria that separate conflict from disagreement. Which one is included?

Relational stakes, where the relationship itself feels threatened

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The seniority of the people involved

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The financial cost of the dispute

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The physical location of the argument

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Question 4 of 5

4. Question

How does the capsule describe a disagreement, as opposed to a conflict?

It stays at the surface, and people talk it through and move on

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It always involves a manager and a subordinate

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It requires formal mediation to be resolved

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It only ever happens over deadlines

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Question 5 of 5

5. Question

Why does correctly diagnosing conflict versus disagreement matter, per the capsule?

It shapes the right managerial response before escalation

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It determines which employee should be dismissed

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It sets the budget for the project

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It decides which team wins the argument

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