Summary: Perceived Incompatible Goals

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Perceived incompatible goals
Kathleen and Jane want to ensure that there is a well thought out plan for implementation of the new process and that all the department heads are organized and coordinated with their preparation with regard to how it will impact their department, other departments and the hospital as a whole. Robin expresses only concern with his current department and his lack of time to fit in regular meetings to discuss the new process. Even though there are solutions that will allow for all to get something positive out of this gathering, conflict for Robin, Jane and Kathleen develops from these perceived incompatible goals, which Adler, Rosenfeld, and Proctor II (2013), describe as the idea that one or members of the group will gain something while one person or multiple people from the group will have to lose something, the conflict for these three develops from because they believe that their will. Conflict may also be influence by other factors such as the context of the meeting, and the culture, gender of the group members.
Context
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In this scenario, the three department heads are gathered face-to-face in an office space and are sitting around the end of a rectangular table. The area is well lit and there is no noticeable external noise to impact or distract them from the meeting. The colors of the office are neutral, with no artwork or colorful expression decorating the walls. This context is average, drab and lacks positive energy, which may prove less inspiring and inviting for the three group members, then a more beautiful and comfortable setting might be, according to Adler, Rosenfeld, and Proctor II (2013). Along with the context of the meeting, the cultural background of the group member may contribute to