Anyway, I find it interesting because looking at the 5 styles, one would think that some are good and some are bad. But all my classes that covered this topic taught that all are good and bad in different contexts. For example, Collaboration seems perfect. It is a win-win, but it is not always good because it takes a long time to come up with a win-win solution, and it is not always possible. And then Avoidance seems like it would be bad, but when one is dealing with a figure of authority for example, avoidance can be good because going into conflict can be a bad idea. It can get you fired or arrested, depending on what figure of authority we are dealing with. All 5 have ups and downs. The way to use ups all the time is to learn when to use what one.
Monday, June 30, 2008
5 Conflict Styles
I find it so funny that in my first year at SJSU, I keep running into the 5 conflict styles in so many classes! And not all in the same department either. I first remember is from Organizational Comm, then from Business Management, then I think we went over it in Comm 101, and now here in Interpersonal Comm.
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Hi Aleks,
Your point about avoidance being an appropriate conflict style at times is interesting to me. I've always thought avoiding conflict is one of the worst things people can do, but I've thought that to be the case mainly in dealing with intimate relationships. Your point about avoiding conflict with an employer or officer of the law is eye-opening. There are indeed certain situations where avoidance may not only be appropriate but also result in achieving your communication goals (i.e. stay employed, stay out of jail)
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