Five Conflict Handling Styles

Managers can handle conflict in multiple ways. Rahim's research distinguishes five common conflict$-$handling styles according to the combatants' relative concern for $(1)$ others and $(2)$ self. This activity is important for managers because it illustrates these styles in action and demonstrates the situations in which the various styles are more$/$less appropriate to use with employees and coworkers.

The goal of this activity is to help you differentiate among the five conflict$-$handling styles and to better understand the situations best suited for each style.

For each item listed below, select the conflict style it best represents.

In this style, parties cooperatively develop and weigh alternatives and select a solution.

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In this style, one party forces the other to comply.

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In this style, one party bends to the interests of the other in order to please them. $$

This is not an appropriate style for solving simple conflicts.

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This is not an ideal style if both parties are equally powerful.

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This is a good option if you are in the weaker position.

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