What characterizes a structural conflict?

A structural conflict typically arises from the basic organization or structure of a system rather than from individual misunderstandings or personal dynamics. In this scenario, the situation where JLAB and an academic bowl are both booked to use the same classroom at the same time exemplifies a conflict rooted in logistical or systemic overlap. Such conflicts usually result from competing demands for resources, space, or time, and they often necessitate intervention to resolve scheduling or allocation issues.

Misunderstandings between team members, competition for recognition, or value differences about teamwork are more about interpersonal relationships or subjective viewpoints. These can certainly lead to conflict, but they do not fit the definition of a structural conflict, which is more about conflicting logistical arrangements or resource needs.