Stress and conflict can arise from various sources including extra-organizational factors, the organization itself, groups within the organization, and individual characteristics. While some stress is normal and can be positive, too much stress over time can lead to burnout. Conflict in organizations is also inevitable and can be functional or dysfunctional. The document outlines various coping strategies for stress and conflict at both the individual and organizational level, as well as describing different views and forms of conflict and its typical processes.