Conflict Resolution in Organization through Strategic Management

Authors

  • F. Zafar
  • H. Ashfaq
  • Muhammad Ahmad Ali
  • M. Imran

Keywords:

Conflict, Conflict Resolution, Strategic Management, Organizational performance.

Abstract

This study reveals the conflict Resolution in organization through Strategic management. There are different causes of conflicts within Organization and impact of conflicts on organization performance. The past decade researches identify the negative relation of conflict with employee performance. The research methodology was case study approach of different National and Multinational companies. The aim of study is to alleviate conflicts in organization through strategic management for enhancing organizational performance and managing change in order to attain competitive edge in this dynamic era.

This paper covers the role of strategic management in resolving and minimizing conflict that brings positive impact on organization. Conflict in the workplace just seems to be a fact of life. The fact that conflict exists, however, is not necessarily a bad thing: As long as it is resolved effectively, it can lead to personal and professional growth. Conflict in the workplace is a painful reality and a key reason for poor productivity and frustration.

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Published

2014-02-05

How to Cite

Zafar, F., Ashfaq, H., Ali, M. A., & Imran, M. (2014). Conflict Resolution in Organization through Strategic Management. International Journal of Sciences: Basic and Applied Research (IJSBAR), 14(1), 1–15. Retrieved from https://gssrr.org/index.php/JournalOfBasicAndApplied/article/view/1761

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