After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Meaning of Conflict 2. Features of Conflict 3. Philosophy 4. Causes 5. Consequences 6. Management. Meaning of Conflict: Conflict is a state of discord caused by the actual or perceived opposition of needs, values and interests. A conflict can be internal (within oneself) or external (between two or more individuals). Conflict [...]
After reading this article you will learn about the relationship between conflict and organisational performance. Organisational performance is low when conflict is at two extremes: high (Point C) or low (Point A). Organisational performance is high at moderate levels of conflict. 1. At low level of conflict, that is, point A, there is usually mutuality of opinion, people agree [...]
This article throws light upon the three main types of conflict that occur in an organisation. The types are: 1. Individual Conflict 2. Interpersonal Conflict 3. Intergroup Conflict. Type # 1. Individual Conflict: Though generally conflict arises between two or more persons, it may also arise within an individual. This happens when a person cannot reconcile amongst his competing goals [...]