Category: Conflict Resolution

  • Withdrawal Defense Mechanisms

    In the last byte, we looked at compromise class of defense mechanisms. In today’s byte, we look at withdrawal as a means of defense in case of conflict. 

    The following table we summarize the various withdrawal defense mechanisms
  • Compromise Defense Mechanisms

    In the last byte, we looked the aggressive defense mechanisms. In today’s byte, we look at the Compromise defense mechanisms. 

    The following table summarizes the various defense mechanisms.



  • Aggressive Defense Mechanisms

    In the last byte, we looked at the power relation in organizations and the interventions that could be considered. In today’s byte, we look at the aggressive mechanisms that act as a defense mechanism.

    Conflicts often arise within the context of a performance appraisal session. People do not react well to negative feedback – when individuals are frustrated, as they commonly are in interpersonal conflicts – they respond through many classes of defense mechanism. 

    The first of this class of reactions is the aggressive defense mechanisms. The following table provides an overview of the same.