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Individual psychological types, personal morals and beliefs, cultural factors (both group and individual) are only a few of the key attributes, which contribute to the development of conflict within both personal relationships, and in social structures—such as the work environment. At the same time, these key attributes can also magnify or degrade either the individual’s or the group’s perception of social injustice and or social inequalities (Whitworth, 2008). The movie ANTZ, addresses many, if not all of these attributes and demonstrates the use of specific conflict techniques and consequences, which are used by the characters in the movie to assist in solving both individual and group/work, related conflicts. In order to fully appreciate the subject of conflict analysis, a definition review is suggested. A “conflict situation” is defined by Kilmann and Thomas (2009) as “…those in which the concerns of two people appear to be incompatible” (p.1.) Perhaps the only additional information that needs to be added to this definition is “…the concerns of two people or groups of people…” Throughout the movie ANTZ the aspect of conflict is demonstrated via the observation of character behavior in many different complex situations. Through a comparison of the work culture of the main character, whose name is Z, to the author’s, and through identification and analysis of the three conflicts identified within the movie using the Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument, conflict modes and appropriateness of these modes will be discussed. Some similarities between the movie ANTZ and the author’s work environment include a defined hierarchy and societal structure, the existence of rules and regulations, personal conflict within the system... ... middle of paper ... ..., 145-156. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2834.2010.01061.x Kilmann, R. H. (2011, April). CPP Author insights [Fact sheet]. Retrieved from CPP.com Web site: https://www.cpp.com/products/tki/index.aspx Sportsman, S., & Hamilton, P. (2007). Conflict management styles in the health professions. Journal of Professional Nursing, 23(3), 157-166. doi:10.1016/j.profnurs.2007.01.010. Thomas, K. W., & Kilmann, R. H. (2011 (Kilmann, 2011)). An overview of the Thomas-Kilmann conflict mode instrument (TKI). Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument, 1-2. Retrieved July 11, 2014, from http://www.kilmanndiagnostics.com/overview-thomas-kilmann-conflict-mode-instrument-tki Whitworth, B. S. (2008). Is there a relationship between personality type and preferred conflict-handling styles? An exploratory study of registered nurses in southern Mississippi. Journal of Nursing Management, 16, 921-932.