Using Conflict in Organizations [Paperback]

Carsten K W De Dreu (Editor), Evert Van de Vliert (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0761950915 | ISBN-13: 978-0761950912 | Publication Date: November 24, 1997

Challenging the common belief that conflict in groups and organizations should be prevented or resolved to maintain or enhance performance, Using Conflict in Organizations offers an alternative perspective by presenting the increasing knowledge on how conflict can enhance individual achievement, the quality of group decision-making and productivity in organizations.

Part One provides a general framework which links conflict management to performance and shows how this relationship can be understood. The second and third parts develop and illustrate this framework in a series of thematic chapters. Part Two focuses on performance following intragroup conflict, covering topical areas such as dissent, groupthink a

Editorial Reviews

Review

`This book contributes significantly to understanding the integrated topic of conflict and performance...the book provides a real review of how to use conflict in organizations' - International Journal of Selection and Assessment

`Using Conflict in Organizations is an excellent empirical reference text' - Management Learning

`The authors are of impeccable academic standing. The editorship is thorough and concise. The work presented is stimulating and current' - Therapeutic Communities

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd (November 24, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0761950915
• ISBN-13: 978-0761950912
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,441,196 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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