One Difficult Aspects Effective Pm Managing Conflict Difference Functional Versus Dysfunc Q34234926

One of the most difficult aspects of being an effective PM ismanaging “conflict”. What is the difference between functionalversus dysfunctional conflict on a project team? Are there timeswhen it would be appropriate for a project manager to encourageconflict?

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FunctionalConflict – Functional conflict can be good for anorganization. It promotes a healthy exchange of ideas, clears theair and promotes creative thinking and allow for more and betteroptions thus enhancing decision making. The functional conflict ishelpful in the achievement of the goals of an organization. Itencourage following factors to complete any project a)Analytical thinking b)Diffusing tension among themembers of the group