What factors contribute to the escalation of organizational conflict

When you think about it workplace conflicts are present in most professional environments. From the office mate who lacks respect for your personal property to the boss who makes harsh demands without giving due credit, nearly everyone can share a story about situations or individuals that have contributed to stress and contention in the office. Take a moment to reflect on your own workplace as well as other places you might have been employed. What kinds of conflicts occur there and how difficult is it to identify the causes of these conflicts?

Continue your research and prepare your paper while contemplating the following.

o What factors contribute to the escalation of organizational conflict?

o What are the potential warning signs?

o How do you identify the real source or nature of the conflict?

o What seems to be the best approach to conflict within your organization?

o How will you determine if the real conflict has been resolved?

o In the “Workplace Conflict” report, there is a description of the monetary costs of conflict. Among the facts presented, which do you consider the most important and why?

o Identify other possible non-monetary costs of conflict, offering specific examples from your own experience, when applicable.

o The “Workplace Conflict” report states that the majority of employees consider conflict management as a responsibility shared by all parties, both in preventing and resolving disputes. Does your organization reflect this attitude? 

Do you agree that everyone should have an equal role, or do you think the manager should have a more prominent role? 

How do you define the manager’s role in handling conflict and in helping others to do the same?

o Validate your reasoning using resources available in the classroom and through your own research.