Describe Two Ways in Which Organizational Conflict Can Be Managed

question 41

Essay

Describe two ways in which organizational conflict can be managed.

Realize the role of conflict in decision-making and problem identification and solution processes.

Understand how norms and team cohesion can influence conflict dynamics and outcomes.

Understand different conflict management styles and their effects on conflict resolution.

Recognize the role of cultural differences in conflict management and negotiation styles.

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Definitions:

Union Wages

Wages negotiated by labor unions on behalf of their members, often resulting in higher pay and better work conditions compared to non-unionized workers.

Right-To-Work Laws

Laws that prohibit union shops, the requirement that employees must join a union as a condition of employment. Each state has the option to adopt (or reject) right-to-work legislation.

Non-Farm Labor Force

The workforce of a country excluding those who work in farming, fishing, and forestry.

Union Membership

The state of being a member of an organized group of workers who unite to make collective decisions regarding work conditions.