How might the "Phases of Organizational Conflict" be applied to the quote below?

 How might the “Phases of Organizational Conflict” be applied to the quote below?

“For the Emperor is a secretive man; he does not let anyone know what plans he has, and he does not seek advice. However, as he begins to carry out his plans, those in his court get to know about them, and then advise him to act differently. And since he is not of firm character, he allows himself to be dissuaded. This is why what he orders one day is countermanded the next, why it is never known what he wants or proposes to do, and why nobody can rely upon his decisions.” -- Niccolò Machiavelli, The Prince