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Chapter 24

Conflict

5.1 What is conflict?

Conflict is defined as any personal divergence of interests between
groups and individuals

5.2 Types of conflict

There are two main types of conflict:

Vertical

Horizontal

5.3 How to avoid conflict

 Good communication

 Rules and procedures

 Avoiding a blame culture

 Ensuring a fair allocation of resources

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