Organizational conflict arises from various sources, including structural factors like limited resources and personal differences in values and communication styles. Understanding these sources is crucial for effective conflict management in the workplace, as different types and levels of conflict impact productivity and relationships differently.
Assessing and resolving organizational conflict involves using various techniques, from to questionnaires and observational methods. These tools help identify key players, interests, and conflict-handling styles, enabling the selection of appropriate resolution strategies tailored to each situation.
Understanding Organizational Conflict
Sources of organizational conflict
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Structural factors constrain and shape conflict dynamics
Limited resources spark for budget, staff, equipment
Interdependence between departments creates potential for misalignment
Goal incompatibility leads to conflicting priorities and strategies
Personal factors stem from individual differences
Values and beliefs clash on ethical issues or decision-making approaches
Personality clashes arise from contrasting work styles (detail-oriented vs big picture)
Communication styles differ in directness, emotional expression, non-verbal cues
Types of organizational conflict impact productivity and relationships
centers on work content and goals
involves interpersonal incompatibilities
focuses on how work gets done
emerges from power imbalances and hierarchical disputes
Levels of organizational conflict span individual to group dynamics
occurs within an individual (work-life balance dilemmas)