This week we will continue to navigate the complexities of group membership. We will begin by exploring conflict, its definition, and some different approaches to responding to conflict. Finally, we will examine the effects of culture and how cultural differences might impact our interactions. This week you will meet the following Course Outcomes: Summarize the basic models and methods of conflict management in organizational settings; Apply task group interaction patterns to influence processes and outcomes in a work team; and Defend the effectiveness of various group decision-making and problem-solving techniques