Competition for monetary incentives (e.g., bonus for individual or group performance), higher position, attainment of benefits, etc. may cause conflict. The problem of competition comes in where resources are limited and only a few are rewarded, and a large section remains deprived. This competition generates dissatisfaction and, ultimately, gives rise to conflict. Conflict is a social process that is exacerbated when individual members of a group take sides in the debate. Among the methods to resolve conflict is mediation of the dispute by a group member not currently involved in the dispute.
- Imaginary’ and real differences crop up and the relationship deteriorates.
- It is a result of differences in individuals and group goals.
- Therefore, if individuals in the same group initiate different goals it may cause conflict among group members.
The executives who gets more power may misuse it and conflicting situations may be arise. The stress, strain, tension, depression, frustration will be found among the employees at work place causes conflicts for other organizations. Wherever the resources are limited every departmental head trying to get maximum resources their respective departments and this may give rise to conflict.
