Conflict in Organizations
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Conflict internal to an organization is sometimes visible and sometimes covert. Conflict between two individuals readily becomes apparent to others. Even those not directly involved are affected. Noncombatants may be prevented from working with one or both of the conflicting parties. Innocent bystanders may find their quality of life diminished by the atmosphere of antagonism. Conflict between workers and managers, though, may be less apparent, as individuals with relatively little power develop covert responses to perceived wrongs (Greenwald, 2008).
Accept conflict as a natural growth process and influence your company culture to view constructive conflict positively. Conflict can be an asset to your small business if it is handled properly. It can help your organization to learn from its mistakes and identify areas of needed improvement. Innovation can be inspired from creative solutions to internal or external conflicts, and new ways of thinking can emerge (Greenwald, 2008).
Create a formal grievance procedure for all employees. Let employees at all levels of your organization know that their voices will always be heard, and respond promptly and reasonably to employees' issues. This can prevent bad feelings from festering and growing into resentment and bitterness. Conflict is best handled quickly and openly. If your company culture is sufficiently friendly toward constructive conflict, your staff should see the value of letting their complaints, ideas and issues be heard (Greenwald, 2008).
Reference:
Greenwald, H. P. (2008). Organizations: Management without control. Sage Publications.
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It is hard to view conflict as constructive. I use to work at a place where the motto was, "it is okay to disagree but it is not okay to be disagreeable." This seems to make sense based on your post. When there is conflict between employees, potentially causing whole groups to become polarized, productivity is hampered. Ideas may be pre-judged if the ideas come from the "other side." This is detrimental to an organization. The conflict becomes a bigger part ...
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