Question

The members of a civic association's committee on community safety disagree on whether to install brighter, more expensive street lighting throughout the development or to leave the current lighting as is. what type of conflict is the group experiencing?

Answer 1

The group is experiencing substantive conflict. A substantive conflict is usually caused when there is disagreement on a project because tasks, ideas or goals either differ or are not being completed in a timely manner by group members. This type of conflict is common in organizations that require teamwork to accomplish things.