Types of Conflicts

Abstract

In this lesson, we'll discuss the variety of ways in which conflict can occur by looking at the five different types of conflict: 1. Data-based Conflict 2. Relationship-based Conflict 3. Interest-based Conflict 4. Structural Conflict 5. Values-based Conflict 1. Data-based Conflict Data-based conflict Data-based conflict is based on inadequate access to or distribution and interpretations of information by parties. Let's take a look at some examples of where this type of conflict can occur.  EXAMPLE There's a report that you need to finish at work; however, you don't have access to the correct information. The fact that you must now wait for this information can lead to conflict. Or once you get the information, you don't understand how these conclusions were reached. Where do these numbers come from? The conflict here is that you disagree with the interpretation of the information that you've just received.  EXAMPLE When the housing market dropped during 2008, there were a lot of people pointing fingers at unscrupulous lenders and bankers because of how they collected information and distributed it to unsuspecting customers. We had a data-based conflict there, along with a lot of other kinds of conflict that continued throughout that period.  TERM TO KNOW