Conflict Resolution and its Implications

An Organisational Paradigm

Authors

  • Rex Uzor Ugorji Nassarawa State University, Nassarawa, Nigeria
  • Callistus Chinwuba Ugwu Madonna University, Okija
  • J O Okojie University of Benin

Keywords:

Organisational Paradigm, Resolution, Conflict

Abstract

The notion of conflict and its resolution both within the paradigms of the wider society and the narrow confines of the organisation are examined in the light of current thinking. An expose of the consequences and/or implications of this discourse is presented. The paper
proposes that positionally, a conflict and a disagreement in general terms, are synonyms rather than antonyms; and that they are a sine qua non of human behaviour. From conceptual and methodological standpoints, two main dimensions underlying the intentions of the groups involved in a conflict situation are isolated. Finally, these two main dimensions ultimately produce five conflict-handling modes in organisations; and these modes are discussed contemporaneously.

Author Biographies

Rex Uzor Ugorji, Nassarawa State University, Nassarawa, Nigeria

Department of Psychology

Callistus Chinwuba Ugwu, Madonna University, Okija

Department of Psychology

J O Okojie, University of Benin

Institute of Public Administration & Extension Services

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Published

2018-07-13

How to Cite

Ugorji, R. U., Ugwu, C. C., & Okojie, J. O. (2018). Conflict Resolution and its Implications: An Organisational Paradigm. Practicum Psychologia, 5(1). Retrieved from https://journals.aphriapub.com/index.php/PP/article/view/129

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