Conflict history Human society has been characterized by conflict since time immemorial. Therefore, it can be noted that conflicts have been part and parcel of the human society. Conflict can be defined as the state of incompatibility between individuals or groups. Conflict may also be defined as a disagreement that may arise between individuals in a certain group. Conflicts are inevitable in any human society. In this regard, people will be always be differing on the modernity of interests and likes. Thus, people tend to disagree, and they end up quarrelling or even fighting. Conflicts in groups may prevent both an opportunity and a challenge to a group. An opportunity is meant to help the group members relate well and perform their duties without delays. A challenge will emerge when people in a group become incompatible and do not see eye to eye. Thus, their relationship with each other goes from bad to worse. Chances of violence resulting from such conflicts are very high as each of the individuals does not want to be close to the other person. People in such a group may end up hating each other, and they hate any chance of ever coming into contact with the other person (Canary, Cupach & Messman, 1997). As much as conflicts are inevitable in groups, one ought to learn how to manage conflicts that may arise out of any positive or negative competition. As a leader, one should realize that people will always differ on the issues. Thus, it is important to encourage people to relate well within their own groups. Conflict context In any group, people interact with various personal attributes that are meant to encourage and help in creating peaceful coexistence. The character of an individual is unique and is determined by many factors. This may include the family upbringing and the geographic boundary. Conflicts among people who belong to a certain group may be interactive when their relationship with each other is well set, and there is no violence or name calling after a disagreement. Problem solving among a group of people should be emphasized as it helps people to interact in a positive manner. Conflict may be internal or external. Internal conflicts occur when one has a personal disagreement. Essentially, this occurs in the mind of an individual. External conflict occurs when at least two people disagree on some issue. The difference of people’s interest may result in conflicts or disparities. Some disparities between two people may involve their friends to take sides (Nicotera, 1995). The bakery breakup case provides an insight on how people with failure to encourage group cohesiveness and problem solving tactics can lead to the collapse of an interactive group. The case involves a group of seven people who have established a business of running a bakery, which had been in existence for more than two years. During the business two years, some of the group members started a romantic relationship that has had its fair share of disagreement and uneventful breakup. The breakup has worsened the relationship between the two members where they cannot see eye to eye as they are required to run the business together. Conflict parties Conflict parties refer to individuals or groups that are involved in the disagreement. In the bakery breakup case study, the conflict involved the disagreement between Joe and Juanita who are undergoing a bad relationship breakup. The breakup has extended to include the other gro