Conflict and Culture

Paper Summary:

The paper discusses how a diverse workforce can do wonders for an organization but only if the management utilizes proper leadership and team management skills for the resolution of differences and conflicts. The paper then focuses on the importance of organizations consciously managing their culture and reveals that a healthy corporate culture is related to an improvement in productivity, services and employee morale.

From the Paper:

"One of the basic functions of management is leading. A good leader knows how to handle diverse members working in the organization. In fact, a good leader would always prefer diversity rather than homogeneity and take utmost advantage of the diverse work force. However, conflicts also arise when people belonging to different backgrounds, values, experiences, beliefs and perceptions come together at a work place. Conflicts occur on a daily basis when people work in team on certain projects. Whatever the situation the conflict & team management can be considered crucial skills along with the leadership role."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Schulz, J. (2001). Tapping the Best That Is Within: Why Corporate Culture Matters. Management Quarterly. 42(1): 29+.
• Miller, A. (1998). Strategic Management. 3rd Ed. Irwin/McGraw Hill Prentice Hall.

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