Response to what he have done during class!

 I liked the picture printed in one of the hand-outs we were given which draws two horses initially moving to the opposite directions came to cooperate to achieve what they want. It illustrated how solutions to conflicts may be found easily with calm thinking. Personally, I think I belong to the conflict-negative group as I normally tend to avoid conflict and feel uncomfortable being involved in one. So I was surprised with my results of the “how you act in conflicts” questionnaire because my dominant strategy was problem solving. I might use problem solving strategies towards people in intimate terms but definitely would rather compromise with new faces to build a positive relationship. But that does not mean I would completely withdraw my interests but rather desire for a solution that both sides sacrifices a portion of their goal. Of course a win-win situation will be ideal but in cases which may be difficult to realize one, I think a compromise after a negotiation would be the best strategy as either side would be partially satisfied considering each other’s reasons.

However discomforted I am facing conflicts; I also believe that progress can be achieved when we face demanding conflicts and strive to solve them by giving our utmost endeavor. I think efforts done to face conflicts contributed to the development of the human race in many terms such as technology, science, or relating to our topic, leadership methods. If people were satisfied with what they have, no progress or improvement would have been made. Other than conflict, competition may also be a big factor that pushes us to crave for elaboration. After all, as Shackleton’s crew faced in the Elephant Island, matters do not change unless we take action regardless of how uncomfortable or painstaking it may be.