So from a functional perspective, there is no contradiction or conflict.

所以，从功能的角度来看，就没有矛盾，没有冲突。

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The direct causes of conflict are the differences in their objective and understanding, competition for decision-making authority, functional vacancy, poor communication and the others.

渠道成员之间的目标差别、决策权与资源竞争、职能缺位、认识差距、沟通不畅等是渠道冲突产生的直接原因。

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So, choosing between linear, divisional, matrix or functional structures (or smth else), you should take into account the possibility of conflict.

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