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Manage conflict
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Instructions to Learner
Assessment instructions
Overview
Prior to commencing the assessments, your trainer/assessor will explain each assessment task and
the terms and conditions relating to the submission of your assessment task. Please consult with
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Written work
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⮚ Your assessment tasks are well presented, well referenced and word processed
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If it is identified that you have plagiarised within your assessment, then a meeting will be organised
to discuss this with you, and further action may be taken accordingly.
Collusion
Collusion is the presentation by a learner of an assignment as their own that is, in fact, the result in
whole or in part of unauthorised collaboration with another person or persons. Collusion involves
the cooperation of two or more learners in plagiarism or other forms of academic misconduct and,
as such, both parties are subject to disciplinary action. Collusion or copying from other learners is
not permitted and will result in a “0” grade and NYC.
Assessments must be typed using document software such as (or similar to) MS Office. Handwritten
assessments will not be accepted (unless, prior written confirmation is provided by the
trainer/assessor to confirm).
Competency outcome
There are two outcomes of assessments: S = Satisfactory and NS = Not Satisfactory (requires more
training and experience).
Once the learner has satisfactorily completed all the tasks for this module the learner will be
awarded “Competent” (C) or “Not yet Competent” (NYC) for the relevant unit of competency.
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Special needs
Candidates with special needs should notify their trainer/assessor to request any required
adjustments as soon as possible. This will enable the trainer/assessor to address the identified needs
immediately.
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Activities
Complete the following activities individually or in a group (as applicable to the specific activity
and the assessment environment).
Activity 1A
Estimated Time 25 Minutes
Objective To provide you with an opportunity to identify potential for conflict and take
swift and tactful action to prevent escalation.
Identify five signs of potential conflict in the workplace.
● With Customers
✔ Lack of service or poor service
✔ Expectations not met
✔ Unhygienic conditions
✔ Low comfort levels
✔ Errors with an account
● With Suppliers
✔ Not paying their accounts
✔ Delaying drivers
✔ Changing Suppliers frequently
✔ Not signing for goods received
✔ Late placement of Orders
● With Co-Workers
✔ Pressure of Work
✔ Lack or Bad communication
✔ Prejudices
✔ Ineffective working procedures
✔ Difference in Opinions and/or belief
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Activity 1B
Estimated Time 25 Minutes
Objective To provide you with an opportunity to identify situations where personal safety
of customers or colleagues may be threatened and organise appropriate
assistance.
Identify five signs of threatening behaviour in the workplace.
✔ Alcohol or illicit drugs consumed persons
✔ People with gun or other weapons
✔ Situations where someone has already hurt
✔ Physical fighting
✔ Verbal arguments-raising voice, threatening
✔ Irritated-throwing objects, raving, smashing/damaging objects
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Activity 1C
Estimated Time 45 Minutes
Objective To provide you with an opportunity to identify and use resources to assist in
managing conflict.
Outline the ways in which the following resources can assist you when it comes
to the management of workplace conflict
⮚ Counsellors
⮚ Internal security staff
⮚ Mediators
⮚ Other staff members
⮚ Police
● COUNSELLORS
✔ Might offer useful guidance and recommendations to be
followed
✔ Understands the reason for conflict in a proper way
✔ Bring compromise in between the conflict
● INTERNAL SECURITY STAFF
✔ In case of physical abuse
✔ Can control violent and aggressive behaviour
✔ Escorting those visitors out of the premises.
● MEDIATORS
✔ Suggest appropriate way for resolution
✔ Can bring peace in between two-Compromise
✔ Can suggest the head a suitable solution to prevent further
conflict
✔ Provide guidance
✔ Prioritisation of tasks and restriction of work load
● OTHER STAFF MEMBERS
✔ Set a positive example
✔ Arrange a meeting between the mediator and
employee/customer/supplier
✔ Stop the progression of conflict
✔ Help the mediator in finding a resolution
● POLICE
✔ In case of physical abuse
✔ Act as a mediator
✔ Conducting investigations
✔ Providing enough support
✔ Judicial advises
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Activity 2A
Estimated Time 1 to 2 Hours
Objective To provide you with an opportunity to establish and agree on the nature and
details of conflict with all parties and assess impact.
This is a practical activity which will require you to establish and agree on the
nature of a conflict that has occurred in your workplace. It will be necessary to
hold discussions with the respective parties and find out about their
perspectives. The interest-based relational approach may be used for the
identification of conflict causes. You should record all of the key details and
outline the potential causes of the conflict.
Identify four negative impacts that conflict may have upon your organisation.
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Activity 2B
Estimated Time 45 Minutes
Objective To provide you with an opportunity to manage conflict within scope of own role
and responsibilities, and according to organisational procedures.
Imagine that a customer has become intoxicated and is acting in an aggressive
manner. How should you respond to this situation in accordance with the scope
of your own role and responsibilities?
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Activity 2C
Estimated Time 45 Minutes
Objective To provide you with an opportunity to take responsibility for seeking a solution
to conflict within scope of own role and responsibilities, seeking assistance
where required.
Outline five strategies that can be used during the conflict resolution process.
● Approach the situation in a calm manner and realise the case and offer
your assistance
● Explain the case very clearly to them
● Bring up the chances of compromise/negotiations/mediation.
● Prevent physical harassment
● Never raise the sound or enter into any kind of abuse-verbal/physical
Identify five impact factors which will have a bearing on your ability to resolve
workplace conflict.
Why might assistance be required when attempting to deal with conflict and
which options are available to you?
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Activity 2D
Estimated Time 25 Minutes
Objective To provide you with an opportunity to identify and evaluate impact of conflict
on business reputation and legal liability.
Identify five ways in which the management of conflict may affect your business
reputation.
⮚ Employee Absenteeism
⮚ Employee providing no proper service to customer- bad name to
company
⮚ Lack of Employee-Management relationship
⮚ Improper guidance
⮚ Lack of training and awareness to employees
⮚ Loss of business and turnover
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Activity 2E
Estimated Time 45 Minutes
Objective To provide you with an opportunity to evaluate options to resolve the conflict,
taking into account organizational policies and constraints.
Imagine that you have been given responsibility for managing a conflict
between two employees who have different ideas about the adoption of
business practices. Outline the steps that you would follow in order to evaluate
options for the resolution of this conflict.
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Activity 2F
Estimated Time 40 Minutes
Objective To provide you with an opportunity to implement the best solution and
complete required reports.
Detail five steps that should be taken when implementing the conflict
resolution process.
Provide five examples of records and reports that should be completed as part
of the conflict management process.
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Activity 3A
Estimated Time 25 Minutes
Objective To provide you with an opportunity to communicate with parties involved to
seek and provide feedback on conflict and its resolution.
Identify five communication techniques which may be used during the
management of conflict.
● Cooperative language
● Constructive feedback
● Reflection
Specify five rules that should be followed when providing constructive feedback
about the conflict resolution process.
● Using I statements
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● Ensuring that the environment is calm and relaxed when giving feedback
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Activity 3B
Estimated Time 30 Minutes
Objective To provide you with an opportunity to evaluate and reflect on the conflict and
effectiveness of the solution.
What is an organisational debriefing and how can it be used in the review and
evaluation of the conflict management process.
The evaluation report is the key product of the evaluation process. Its purpose is
to provide a transparent basis for accountability for results, for decision-making
on policies and programmes, for learning, for drawing lessons and for
improvement.
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⮚ Detailed evaluations
⮚ Recommendations
⮚ References
⮚ Appendix
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Activity 3C
Estimated Time 30 Minutes
Objective To provide you with an opportunity to determine possible causes of workplace
conflict and provide input for workplace enhancement and improvements.
Identify eight potential causes of workplace conflict.
1. Conflicting Styles
Everyone is an individual with a different personality and a different style of
working. For instance, some people may be more introverted, love to organize,
and pay attention to detail. Still others may be an extrovert, disorganized, leave
things to the last minute, and have no attention to detail. When this occurs, often
conflict will occur.
2. Conflicting Goals
In addition to knowing what the strategic plan is, employees must also
understand the key goals and objectives for the business. If these are not clearly
communicated, employees may have difficulty understanding what’s important
and what’s not.
3. Conflicting Values
Communicating agreed values to all employees is equally as important as
communicating the strategic plan, business goals and objectives. Consider
company values as a guiding light or moral compass for all decision making.
Behavior should not be in conflict with communicated values. For example, if
teamwork is a value, then this should be the basis of working together to achieve
business goals and objectives.
4. Conflicting Policies
Most businesses have a set of rules or policies to guide people in the business. As
with all policies and procedures, they need to be constantly reviewed and
updated, depending on external forces such as changes in technology, changes in
leadership, business growth, or downsizing.
5. Conflicting Pressures
Employees often must depend on each other to get work done and work together
as a team. Conflicting pressures is often a result of poor planning or poor time
management.
6. Conflicting Resources
For all employees to do their job well, they all need access to resources. This
might be help from colleagues, money for equipment, access to workrooms or
meeting rooms. Conflict can occur when more than one person needs access to a
particular resource.
Proper planning and communication can help avoid this type of conflict.
7. Conflicting Perceptions
We all have a different view of the world, depending on how you were brought
up, the people you meet, and what you read and believe. Perceptions are reality,
and differences in perception can cause conflict in the workplace. Differing
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8. Conflicting Roles
Sometimes, your employees may have to perform a task that’s outside their
normal role or responsibilities. Some employees take “ownership” of a role and
don’t like it if someone else steps into their shoes. If this happens, then a power
struggle can occur causing conflict.
Power struggles pertaining to status, ego, recognition, and self-worth can also
cause conflict. Misuse of power, bullying behavior, and feelings of injustice over
real or perceived unfair treatment also is a source of conflict
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Summative Assessments
Section A: Skills activity
Objective: To provide you with an opportunity to show you have the required skills for this unit.
Answer the activity in as much detail as possible, considering your organisational requirements.
1. This is a practical activity which will require you to resolve a conflict between two or more
employees. You will need to research and utilise appropriate sources of internal and external
assistance. It will also be necessary to arrange and partake in workplace discussions for
successful resolution of the conflict. Finally you will need to prepare a report, noting
comprehensive details of the conflict, the parties involved, discussions with all parties, and the
resolution.
2. This is a practical activity which will require you to consider the details of any conflicts that
have happened recently in your workplace. You should analyse the reasons for these conflict
and suggest changes to limit the risk of reoccurrence.
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1. Can you give five examples and causes of conflict that are commonly encountered in the
tourism, travel, hospitality and event industries?
5. Can you identify four ways of demonstrating assertiveness when dealing with workplace
conflict?
6. Can you identify three communication techniques that can be used for the effective resolution
of conflict?
7. Can you identify four resources that can assist in the management of workplace conflict?
8. Can you identify four communication skills that should be used when dealing with conflict
situations?
9. Which of your organisational policies and procedures relate to complaint, conflict, and dispute
resolution?
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1. This is an ongoing practical activity which will require you to resolve escalated complaints or
disputes with customers in relation to at least three of the following matters.
You will need to use a range of conflict resolution techniques and communication skills in
order to deal with the different situations.
2. This is an ongoing practical activity which will require you to resolve team member disputes in
relation to at least two of the following complex matters.
You will need to use a range of conflict-resolution techniques and communication skills in
order to successfully address the workplace issues.
3. This is an ongoing practical activity which will require you to take appropriate action in
response to at least two of the following threat or conflict situations.
You will need to use a range of conflict-resolution techniques and communication skills when
in order to successfully resolve the different situations.
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evidence has been presented as:
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