CONFLICT MANAGEMENT IN THE ANGLICAN CHURCH

Conflict management involves implementing strategies to limit the negative aspects of conflict and to increase the positive aspects of conflict at a level equal to or higher than where the conflict is taking place, the aim of conflict management is to enhance learning and group outcomes (effectiveness or performance in organizational setting) (Rahim, 2002). It is not concerned with eliminating all conflict or avoiding conflict. Conflict management, as a concept, has been conventionally associated with conflict containment and settlement. Conflict management is the practice of identifying and handling conflict in a sensible, fair, and efficient manner, it requires such skills as effective communicating, problem solving, and negotiating with a focus on interests (Gordon, 2004).