Question

The main advantage of constructive conflict is that it:

a. minimizes dysfunctional conflict among team members.
b. increases the level of group polarization. removes production blocking and groupthink.
c. encourages team members to reexamine the assumptions and logic of their preferences in the decision.
d. helps the team to make decisions more quickly.

Answer 1

The correct answer is letter "A": minimizes dysfunctional conflict among team members.

Step-by-step explanation:

Conflicts are situations in which two or more individuals or organizations disagree over a certain matter. Conflicts could be dysfunctional mainly when there are interpersonal problems involved in the conflict besides the problem itself. Dysfunctional conflict affects individuals cohesion, generates hostility and promotes a negative working environment.

Constructive conflict, on the other hand, focuses on the issue and an optimal way to solve it where neither one party is the absolute winner of the situation. Constructive conflict aims to benefit the group as a whole reducing the chances of incurring in dysfunctional conflict.