Conflict can arise from opposing desires, ideas, or forces between individuals or groups. Conflict management aims to handle conflicts constructively by limiting negative aspects and increasing positive outcomes. There are several types of conflict, including interpersonal, intragroup, intergroup, and interorganizational. General causes include poorly defined goals, divergent values, lack of trust or cooperation, and competition over scarce resources. Effective conflict management strategies include compromise, collaboration, accommodation, and avoidance. The goal is to resolve issues and reach solutions or plans of action agreeable to all parties involved.