Functional : supports the goals of the group & improves performance
(
can include airing problems; releasing tensions )
Dysfunctional : hinders or destroys group performance
3 Types Of Conflict
(Low to moderate functional) Task Conflict
= content & goals of work
Stimulates ideas that enhance performance
(Almost always dysfunctional ) Relationship Conflict = interpersonal Relations
( At low levels-functional) Process Conflict = how the work gets done