There are four levels of conflict which arise in the workplace, intrapersonal conflicts, interpersonal conflicts, intergroup conflicts, and interorganizational conflicts. Intrapersonal conflicts occur within the individual because of actual or perceived pressures from incompatible goals or expectations. There are three types of conflict within the intrapersonal conflict. Interpersonal conflict occurs between two or more individuals who are in opposition to one another. Intergroup conflict occurs among members of different groups.
Interorganizational conflict occurs between organizations.
There are two sides to conflict, functional conflict and dysfunctional conflict. Functional conflict, also known as constructive conflict, results in positive benefits to the group. Dysfunctional conflict, destructive conflict, works to the group's disadvantage. Destructive conflict diverts energies, hurts group cohesion, promotes interpersonal hostilities, and overall creates a negative environment for workers. There are many different ways to manage stress.