3. CONFLICT THEORY: There are many different definitions to ts theory. According to Bartos and Wehr, "Park and Burgess early on described conflict theory as a struggle for status; later on, Mack and Snyder defined it as a struggle for status, scarce resources and significant social change." (Bartos, C. and Wehr, P. (2002) Using Conflict Theory. Cambridge University Press.)
In community organization, conflict theory can apply to a power struggles and conflicts when it comes to planning a program or implementing projects that seemingly benefit the community. People may have great plans, but limited space and time to use those plans. In this case, in deciding the best and most effective use of a space for a community, there will be disputes involved, as disputes are common.
Conflict theory also happens in business decisions, no matter what type of business. People have to decide what products to sell, who to target, and the style that will best attract customers. They also have to decide if they want to keep their business local, or if they want to take it international, to the masses.
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