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conflict theory
conflict theory Conflict theory, in this social context, is the view that unequal power and control over valued resources create opposing interests between people or groups.
Conflict theory, in this social context, is the view that unequal power and control over valued resources create opposing interests between people or groups. Those asymmetries can promote competition, confrontation, mistrust, and power struggles, which increase conflict within a team.