Optimizing Conflict There are two types of conflict in teams: relationship conflict and task conflict. Relationship conflict is best described as conflict about; task conflict is best described as disagreement about_.

the procedures, processes, and how the work should be done; the mission of the team.

whether team members should be allowed to date; whether the team should ask for additional resources.

personalities, often involving anger and ego clashes; the work to be done.

the work to be done; the personality characteristics of the team members.

Optimizing Conflict There are two types of conflict in teams: relationship conflict and task conflict. Relationship conflict is best described as conflict about______________________; task conflict is best described as disagreement about_______________________.