Why does conflict arise in organizations, and how can it be managed?

Answer 1

Conflict arises due to differences. Different things have different meanings to different people. Some people may not know how to deal with those differences and that is how conflict arises.
Conflict due to language barriers, belief, cultures, orientations, gender, race, etc.
A resourceful manager will not try to eliminate conflict in its entirety, however he/she will try to harvest the positives of that conflicting situation. a good manager should know that conflict need not be debilitating, it has its advantages, it fuels productivity and competition.
Conflict should not be eliminated, but managed, ways in which a manager could do this is , smoothing, compromising, problem solving, confrontation, authoratative command.

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Answer 2

In our organization we look at conflict as challenges. We keep open lines of communications and keep in touch with each other through meetings and discuss any issues. We each specialise in our different fields and are very skilled or multi-skilled at what we do. When a challenge arises we analyze each thoroughly and come up with several solutions and use the best that affects the most people and is the most advantageous for our organization. In overcoming each challenge it means we have plugged any holes that may have been exploited and overall makes us stronger as an organization as a managment team as managers and as individuals.

Picture being in a boat thats full of holes. As you troubleshoot and plug each hole and prepare your boat for any conditions to come (i.e. a storm or capsizing) in affect what you've done is made a very sound, robust and unsinkable boat. You may have to replace a board or two every now and then but its a lot easier than plugging the hole that was initially there.

This is much the same way as how any good organization developes and functions.

Answer 3

Conflict arises in organizations because of the struggle for power and wealth and control.Someone always has a better idea.Someone always thinks they can do better.To manage it you have to have great people skills and be a fantastic bull------.You have to listen,present,communicate.You have to be fair with your people and if someone has a better idea present it. But above all you have to keep on your toes if you like your job.

Answer 4

Conflict arises because people have different ideas and thoughts within the organization. People cannot work out there differences and that is how arguments and disagreements begin.