determine which tastes or preferences will prevail or be tolerated. Impact can be
influenced by the extent to which the parties are open to compromise.
(2) Preference for ethical imperatives or legal requirements. Conflict between what a
person or group thinks is ethical and what they think is legal. People must make a
decision between following their conscience or following prevailing laws and
regulations. One has spiritual or moral implications; the other has enforcement
or punishment implications.
(3) Tolerance or intolerance of different beliefs and values. Conflict between the beliefs
and values of one individual or group compared to another. People must determine
how tolerant or intolerant they are in relationship to the other party’s beliefs and
values. Is there room for compromise (or at least separation) or not?