Corporate Conflict and its Effects on Workers' Behavior

Travail de Recherche , 2012 , 84 Pages

Sociologie - Individu, Groupe, Société

This study covers the nature of corporate conflict. That is, the forms of conflicts in companies and how they manifest, their intensity and escalation levels. As part of the aims of this study, it makes efforts to ascertain causes of organizational conflict in Blue Sky Products (GH) Ltd. Both individual and organizational related factors are considered. This notwithstanding, there is an effort to identify consequences of corporate discord on workers’ behavior as well as to recommend appropriate strategies for managing organizational conflict.

The establishment and continuous existence of organizations through the realization of set goals and objectives requires the continuous and effective functioning of its material inputs with the human elements being indispensable. However, it is appalling to note that the human elements required to facilitate goals attainment often engage in disagreement and variance over factors such as interest, views, style of management among others. The reactionary effect is due to the perceived incompatibilities resulting typically from some form of interference or opposition. This can be referred to as conflict. Schramm-Nielsen (2002) defined conflict as a state of serious disagreement and argument about something perceived to be important by at least one of the parties involved.

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION
  • 1.1 Background to the study
  • 1.2 Statement of problem.
  • 1.3 Research questions
  • 1.4 Objective of the study
  • 1.5 Scope of the Study.......
  • 1.6 Justification of the study
  • 1.7 Conceptual framework..\n
  • 1.8 Definition of terms
  • 1.9 Research methodology..\n
  • 1.10 Organization of the Study.
  • 1.11 Ethical Consideration........
• CHAPTER TWO LITERATURE REVIEW
  • 2.1 Introduction..\n
  • 2.2 Causes of conflicts in organizations
  • 2.3 Effects of conflict on workers' behavior..\n
  • 2.4 Effective ways of managing corporate conflicts.....
  • 2.5 Theories of corporate conflict..\n
  • 2.6 Conclusion
• CHAPTER THREE RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
  • 3.1 Introduction.....
  • 3.2 Type of study.
  • 3.3 Research design.
  • 3.4 Study Population.
  • 3.5 Sampling Procedure
  • 3.6 Data Collection Methods...\n
  • 3.7 Data Processing and Analysis.
• CHAPTER FOUR DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS
  • 4.1 Introduction.......
  • 4.2 Bio data of respondents
  • 4.3 Causes of corporate conflict ......
  • 4.4 Effects of corporate conflict on workers' behavior...........
  • 4.5 Management of corporate disagreements.\n
  • 4.6 Test forhypothesis ........
• CHAPTER FIVE SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS.
  • 5.1 Introduction........
  • 5.2 Summary of key findings
  • 5.3 Conclusion
  • 5.4 Recommendations........

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This study aims to investigate the causes, effects, and management of corporate conflicts in organizations. It examines the theoretical underpinnings of organizational conflict, explores the various sources of conflict, and analyzes the impact of conflict on employee behavior. The research also delves into effective conflict management strategies and their implementation within organizations.

• Causes of organizational conflict
• Effects of organizational conflict on employee behavior
• Theories of corporate conflict
• Effective conflict management strategies
• The impact of conflict management on organizational performance

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

Chapter One introduces the concept of organizational conflict, providing a background to the study and outlining the research questions, objectives, and methodology. It explores the historical context of corporate conflicts and highlights the need for effective conflict management practices. Chapter Two delves into the literature review, examining various theories of organizational conflict, including the interactionist approach. It analyzes the causes of conflict, the impact on worker behavior, and existing strategies for conflict management. Chapter Three focuses on the research methodology, outlining the type of study, research design, sampling procedure, and data collection methods. Chapter Four presents and analyzes the data collected through questionnaires and document review, examining the relationship between communication barriers, competition for resources, and employee absenteeism and turnover. Chapter Five summarizes the key findings, draws conclusions, and provides recommendations for managing corporate conflicts effectively.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

Organizational conflict, conflict management, corporate conflict, employee behavior, communication barriers, competition for resources, absenteeism, turnover, interactionist approach, conflict theories, research methodology, data analysis, recommendations.

• Université: Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (college of arts and social sciences)
• Cours: sociology and social work
• Auteur: Samuel Kwafo (Auteur)
• Année de publication: 2012
• Pages: 84
• N° de catalogue: V341377
• ISBN (ebook): 9783668314214
• ISBN (Livre): 9783668314221
• Langue: anglais
• mots-clé: conflict, corporate conflict, workers behavior