It exists whenver one set of goals, needs or interests disagree with another set. Radical-political approaches would suggest the democratisation of the workplace.
Styles reflecting links between goals reflect whether their goals are independent or linked.
Styles reflecting the comparative value of goals are reliant on two attitudinal factors - concern for self and concern for other. Unresolved conflict becomes important in future interaction. Conflict intervention may occur changing the level of conflict and by changing conflict management styles.