Organizational conflict is the clash that occurs when the goal-directed behavior of one group blocks ...

Organizational conflict is the clash that occurs when the goal-directed behavior of one group blocks or thwarts the goals of another.
 
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Question 2

Organizational conflict is always dysfunctional, because it is an unanticipated or unintended consequence of formal structure and procedures.
 
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Question 3

At the felt conflict stage in Pondy's model, subunits in conflict quickly develop an emotional response toward one another.
 
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Question 4

In terms of Thompson's model of technology, the move from reciprocal to sequential to pooled task interdependence between people or subunits increases the degree to which the actions of one subunit directly affect the actions of others.
 
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Question 5

At the manifest conflict stage in Pondy's model, each subunit begins to define why the conflict is emerging and to analyze the events that have led up to it.
 
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Question 6

Up to a particular level, organizational conflict improves organizational effectiveness.
 
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Question 7

Pondy's model of organizational conflict consists of four sequential stages.
 
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Question 8

Which of the following is a typical characteristic of a boundaryless organization?
 
  A) presence of tall organizational hierarchy
  B) use of electronic means to connect people
  C) use of a functional structure
  D) lack of organizational flexibility