This document discusses conflict resolution. It defines conflict and identifies sources of conflict such as competition over limited resources. Conflict can be functional or dysfunctional for organizations. Functional conflict involves open-minded exploration of ideas that can lead to innovation, while dysfunctional conflict involves anger and antagonism. The document outlines models for types of conflict, the conflict process, and styles of conflict management, including forcing, collaboration, compromising, avoiding, and accommodating styles. Managers must determine if a conflict is functional or dysfunctional in order to apply the proper resolution approach.