Question

• In what ways are power, conflict and negotiation "related"? How do these elements intersect in a teamwork scenario?

Answer 1

Power is the central influences in conflict and negotiation. Power structures determine negotiator behavior and conflict dynamics. Conflict and negotiation are usually more prevalent in larger business organizations because more individuals are involved in the company’s operations. It is difficult for small businesses because they have less power. Power gave authority to negotiate and increase or decrease the conflict at workplace. There can be task conflict, relationship conflict and process conflict can occur in the teamwork and only that person can negotiate who has power and powerful person try to get away from situation of conflict and let other people solve and negotiate but now things are changing now power helps in reduction of conflict and increases the negotiation power of the team members so that organization can run successfully and gain competitive advantage. Power, conflict and negotiation are inter-related.