Conflict Resolution And Management SS3 Government Lesson Note

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to

1. Define conflict
2. State and describe the types of conflict
3. Name some causes of conflicts
4. Discuss the consequences of conflict
5. Describe some ways of resolving conflicts

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: 

• Identification, 
• explanation, 
• questions and answers, 
• demonstration, 
• videos from source

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: 

• Videos, 
• loudspeaker, 
• textbook, 
• pictures

NOTE

CONFLICT RESOLUTION AND MANAGEMENT

Conflict is the breakdown of a harmonious relationship, arising from a clash of interests. It also means disagreement, struggle and quarrel between people. Conflict is natural in every human society. It could occur due to differences in views, opinions and ambitions of the individuals with those of the group.

Types of Conflicts

Conflicts can be classified into two types; they are:

1. Peaceful or non-violent conflict: This is defined as a conflict that does not involve the use of force; it could be informed of a disagreement between workers and management over salaries, it is a trade dispute and it is a non-violent conflict because the workers and the management will hold a dialogue to resolve the area of disagreement.
2. Violent Conflict: A conflict is violent when it is not settled peacefully and it leads to war. An example is the 1967-1970 civil war in Nigeria which arose as a result of lack of cooperation among Nigerians. In a violent conflict, property is destroyed and people are displaced, injured, or killed.

 Causes of Conflicts

The following points below are the causes of conflicts

1. Conflict can arise when someone or group or a group of people neglect their roles or duties
2. When the funds of the community  or the people are mismanaged by leaders, there is bound to be conflict
3. Conflicts can arise when people struggle to get something that other people are also interested in.
4. Conflicts also occur in groups, associations and between groups as a result of differences in opinions
5. Differences in the interpretation of the aims or objectives of a group or association
6. The absence of mutual trust and understanding among people brings about conflict
7. It occurs when someone dominates other members of a group
8. Rudeness/stubbornness may cause conflict.

 Consequences of Conflicts on the society

The following are the effects of conflicts on the society

1. Conflicts result into the breakdown of law and order
2. It makes it difficult for people to achieve common goals and objectives
3. Conflicts bring about disunity
4. It brings about hatred and disaffection among members of a group or association
5. It leads to confusion, insecurity, anxiety and unhappiness
6. It leads to unhealthy political rivalry
7. It leads to inefficiency and laziness
8. It leads to division and separation
9. It causes mental and emotional disturbances
10. It leads to a decrease in productivity and economic depression
11. It leads to the loss of lives and properties
12. It brings a lack of peace and harmony

 Conflict Management and Resolution

Conflict management can be defined in two ways.

1. It can be referred to as the effort made to stop the conflict from arising
2. It is the effort made when the conflict has already started, to minimise its destructive impact

Conflict resolution refers to the deliberate efforts made to resolve disputes for peace and stability of the warring communities. It brings a conflict to an end as it ensures that all parties to the conflict are satisfied with the settlement.

 EVALUATION:    

1. Define conflict

1. Name and describe the types of conflict
2. Enumerate four causes of conflict
3. Highlight four consequences of conflict
4. Discuss the concept of conflict resolution

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively