Conflicting Objectives

Question 1

How does effective communication help to deal with conflicting aims?

Answer 1

Builds trust as it clarifies misunderstandings which in turn reduces the chances of conflict

Clear communication can help align goals and foster collaboration

Improves decision making

Question 2

How does direct negotiations help with conflicting objectives?

Answer 2

Faster conflict resolution

Relationship building

Employee empowerment

Question 3

Why may effective communication not be good to deal with conflicting objectives?

Answer 3

Time consuming

Increased costs

Risk of information overload

Question 4

Why may direct negotiations not be good to help with conflicting objectives?

Answer 4

Power imbalances

Time and resource intensive