In virtually all environments there is confrontation It becomes unmanageable when the conflict seems to be the sole outcome of the team interactions Confrontation, in some organization can be useful in energizing people to actively participate However, like wine, too much can be very detrimental
a focussed comparison; bringing together for a careful comparison the act of opposing groups confronting each other; "the government was not ready for a confrontation with the unions"; "the invaders encountered stiff opposition"
a hostile disagreement face-to-face discord resulting from a clash of ideas or opinions a bold challenge
a direct response to conflict which can be violent or nonviolent; e g , telling a friend you're angry because he/she lost your notebook is a nonviolent confrontation; yelling or physical fighting in response to the same situation is a violent confrontation
A process by which a client is told something about himself or herself by a nurse or therapist that encourages self-examination Also used to clarify an inconsistency or incongruence between what the client says and does
A type of coping that involves taking action, often towards another person, in order to achieve a goal or to reduce the effects of a problem; "taking a stand " TOP
Conflict management technique in which participants talk directly about the conflict and relationship issues; sometimes called confrontation-problem-solving method