According to Karen "Etty" Jehn, a Team Scholar profiled in this chapter, the "paradox of intragroup conflict" refers to the fact that intragroup conflict often serves to resolve intergroup conflict.

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The "paradox of intragroup conflict" refers to the idea that while intragroup conflict (conflict within a group) can be detrimental to group cohesion and performance, it can also, under certain conditions, lead to better decisions, more innovative solutions, and improved group outcomes by encouraging diverse viewpoints and critical thinking. It does not specifically refer to resolving intergroup conflict (conflict between groups).

According to Karen "Etty" Jehn, a Team Scholar Profiled in This