Communication barriers are not a source of conflict in the workplace

Conflicts allows parties to diffuse more serious conflicts

Conflict does not allow parties to assess each others power and ability

When you cooperate to a high-degree, and it may be at your own expense, and actually work against your own goals, objectives, and desired outcomes

This is the “win-lose” approach.  You act in a very assertive way to achieve your goals, without seeking to cooperate with the other party, and it may be at the expense of the other party.  

In Conflict Management, interpersonal differences exist on every possible dimension

Which of the following is not associated with Barnlund's views of communication as it relates to interpersonal conflict

A grievance is described formal expression of dissatisfaction and it represents a form of conflict that may exist between he employer and the employee or between two employees

Terms of employment can be expressed or implied

Conditions of employment are not contained in work rules, disciplinary procedures and job descriptions