Wherever there are people there will inevitably be conflict. As individuals, Smith points out, "We have our own ideas and goals, and it is only natural that in pursuing our own agendas we will sometimes be at odds with others with differing objectives and viewpoints" (Smith, 2002, p. 4). What is conflict? "Conflict is a natural disagreement resulting from individuals or groups that differ in attitudes, beliefs, values or needs" (www.ctic.purdue.edu). There are three …showed first 75 words of 2215 total…

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