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	Groups consist of individuals; hence groups respond like individuals. Usually, a group does not respond constructively to disagreement and differences when the identity of the group is felt threatened. The most significant sources of interpersonal conflict are elaborated as follows:		Groups consist of individuals; hence groups respond like individuals. Usually, a group does not respond constructively to disagreement and differences when the identity of the group is felt threatened. The most significant sources of interpersonal conflict are elaborated as follows:

	'''Personality characteristics:''' Personality clashes may occur due to disagreements of fundamental differences in goals, values, etc. People perceive things differently, making it difficult to understand one who is the opposite. ~~The~~ ability to understand one’s self and others is critical in a team environment. <ref name="~~multilevel~~"/> If people are experience inconsistencies with their integrity, it can be almost impossible to reach a compromise which often leads to a conflict. Social settings also influence the interactions between individuals and form the interpretation of people interacting.		'''Personality characteristics:''' Personality clashes may occur due to disagreements of fundamental differences in goals, values, etc. People perceive things differently, making it difficult to understand one who is the opposite. Emotional intelligence, meaning the ability to understand one’s self and others is critical in a team environment. <ref name="Project"/> If people are experience inconsistencies with their integrity, it can be almost impossible to reach a compromise which often leads to a conflict. Social settings also influence the interactions between individuals and form the interpretation of people interacting.
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	'''Inappropriate demand:'''		'''Inappropriate demand:'''
	An organizational member may experience an intrapersonal conflict if it is impossible for the person to properly fulfil all the demands of the member’s position even by working at the maximum capacity. In addition, if the member’s expectation of their role is not fulfilled, the person can find the job demotivated, initiating an intrapersonal conflict. <ref name="Bonoma"/>		An organizational member may experience an intrapersonal conflict if it is impossible for the person to properly fulfil all the demands of the member’s position even by working at the maximum capacity. In addition, if the member’s expectation of their role is not fulfilled, the person can find the job demotivated, initiating an intrapersonal conflict.
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	Groups consist of individuals; hence groups respond like individuals. Usually, a group does not respond constructively to disagreement and differences when the identity of the group is felt threatened. The most significant sources of interpersonal conflict are elaborated as follows:		Groups consist of individuals; hence groups respond like individuals. Usually, a group does not respond constructively to disagreement and differences when the identity of the group is felt threatened. The most significant sources of interpersonal conflict are elaborated as follows:

	'''Personality characteristics:''' Personality clashes may occur due to disagreements of fundamental differences in goals, values, etc. People perceive things differently, making it difficult to understand one who is the opposite. If people are experience inconsistencies with their integrity, it can be almost impossible to reach a compromise which often leads to a conflict. Social settings influence the interactions between individuals and form the interpretation of people interacting.		'''Personality characteristics:''' Personality clashes may occur due to disagreements of fundamental differences in goals, values, etc. People perceive things differently, making it difficult to understand one who is the opposite. The ability to understand one’s self and others is critical in a team environment. <ref name="multilevel"/> If people are experience inconsistencies with their integrity, it can be almost impossible to reach a compromise which often leads to a conflict. Social settings also influence the interactions between individuals and form the interpretation of people interacting.
	<ref name="multilevel"/>		<ref name="multilevel"/>

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	'''Intergroup conflict'''		'''Intergroup conflict'''

	As for the other types of conflict, there are different sources of intergroup conflict. Some of the previous sources~~, especially from interpersonal conflict,~~ are also vail for this type of conflict, such as; miscommunication and different interests. The three most significant sources for intergroup conflict will be explained further in the following section:		As for the other types of conflict, there are different sources of intergroup conflict. Some of the previous sources are also vail for this type of conflict, such as; miscommunication and different interests. The three most significant sources for intergroup conflict will be explained further in the following section:

	'''Dependence on scarce resources:''' An organization consisting of different subunits that often depend on common resources both material and nonmaterial to achieve their respective goals. Whenever different subunits compete for scarce resources, conflict is almost inevitable. <ref name="Bonoma"/>		'''Dependence on scarce resources:''' An organization consisting of different subunits that often depend on common resources both material and nonmaterial to achieve their respective goals. Whenever different subunits compete for scarce resources, conflict is almost inevitable. <ref name="Bonoma"/>

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	As for the other types of conflict, there are different sources of intergroup conflict. Some of the previous sources, especially from interpersonal conflict, are also vail for this type of conflict, such as; miscommunication and different interests. The three most significant sources for intergroup conflict will be explained further in the following section:		As for the other types of conflict, there are different sources of intergroup conflict. Some of the previous sources, especially from interpersonal conflict, are also vail for this type of conflict, such as; miscommunication and different interests. The three most significant sources for intergroup conflict will be explained further in the following section:

	'''Dependence on scarce resources:''' An organization consisting of different subunits that often depend on common resources both material and nonmaterial to achieve their respective goals. Whenever different subunits compete for scarce resources, conflict is almost inevitable.		'''Dependence on scarce resources:''' An organization consisting of different subunits that often depend on common resources both material and nonmaterial to achieve their respective goals. Whenever different subunits compete for scarce resources, conflict is almost inevitable. <ref name="Bonoma"/>

	'''Task interdependency:''' Subunits must often engage in mutual tasks, which require an exchange of resources and information. A high task interdependence increases the need for information sharing, coordination, and cooperation.		'''Task interdependency:''' Subunits must often engage in mutual tasks, which require an exchange of resources and information. A high task interdependence increases the need for information sharing, coordination, and cooperation.

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	Moreover, a general contributor to the escalation of the conflicts is emotions, since these control and direct behaviours. When individuals react in conflict, it is based on the context, but the individual may also be reacting from the experience of previous similar situations. <ref name="Mayer"> Mayer, B. (2000). The dynamics of conflict resolution. Conflict Resolution, 263. Retrieved from http://orgwise.ca/sites/osi.ocasi.org.stage/files/resources/The Dynamics of Conflict Resolution.pdf </ref> These factors are recurring as they are embedded in the other sources and can generate and affect the sources of conflict.		Moreover, a general contributor to the escalation of the conflicts is emotions, since these control and direct behaviours. When individuals react in conflict, it is based on the context, but the individual may also be reacting from the experience of previous similar situations. <ref name="Mayer"> Mayer, B. (2000). The dynamics of conflict resolution. Conflict Resolution, 263. Retrieved from http://orgwise.ca/sites/osi.ocasi.org.stage/files/resources/The Dynamics of Conflict Resolution.pdf </ref> These factors are recurring as they are embedded in the other sources and can generate and affect the sources of conflict.

	Multiple authors of different fields have researched conflict, which has led to identifying many sources of conflicts. The ~~key~~ sources of ~~organizational~~ conflict are mainly ~~taken as inspiration~~ from Rahim & Bonoma (1979). ~~These~~ will be examined in the following section:		Multiple authors of different fields have researched conflict, which has led to identifying many sources of conflicts. The sources of conflict are mainly from the scientific paper by Rahim & Bonoma (1979). The key sources of conflict will be examined in the following section:

	'''Intrapersonal conflict'''		'''Intrapersonal conflict'''
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	'''Lack of trust:''' Mistrust among the organizational members often contributes to a dysfunctional organisational environment. The organizational members work toward a collective organizational goal, which makes their tasks dependent on each other. The interdependence among the members makes it necessary to build trust within the organisation to prevent conflicts.		'''Lack of trust:''' Mistrust among the organizational members often contributes to a dysfunctional organisational environment. The organizational members work toward a collective organizational goal, which makes their tasks dependent on each other. The interdependence among the members makes it necessary to build trust within the organisation to prevent conflicts. <ref name="Bonoma"/>

	'''Ineffective communication:''' Unintentional communication problems and misunderstandings may initiate a conflict. People often fail to communicate about challenging and complex issues, especially in emotional situations. An Individual's ability to communicate effectively may be affected by other factors such as culture, position and environment. Projects are managed through communication, which makes communication a key factor for projects to succeed. <ref name="Thuesen"> Thuesen, C. (2020). Doing projects. In Principles and Practice of Informal Education. 95-97. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203017852-25 </ref>		'''Ineffective communication:''' Unintentional communication problems and misunderstandings may initiate a conflict. People often fail to communicate about challenging and complex issues, especially in emotional situations. An Individual's ability to communicate effectively may be affected by other factors such as culture, position and environment. Projects are managed through communication, which makes communication a key factor for projects to succeed. <ref name="Thuesen"> Thuesen, C. (2020). Doing projects. In Principles and Practice of Informal Education. 95-97. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203017852-25 </ref>

	'''Different interests and incompatible goals''': It is almost inevitable that a grouping of the organisation ~~creates divisions that have~~ different goals and time horizons. If the goals are incompatible it can contribute to conflict, especially when it compromises with individuals’ interests and goals.		'''Different interests and incompatible goals''': It is almost inevitable that a grouping of the organisation does not create different goals and time horizons. If the goals are incompatible, it can contribute to conflict, especially when it compromises with individuals’ interests and goals. <ref name="Bonoma"/>


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	Organizational members from different backgrounds have different skills and perceive organizational issues differently. Furthermore, groups with more people have more difficulties with communication and developing cohesion. <ref name="Mooney"/>		Organizational members from different backgrounds have different skills and perceive organizational issues differently. Furthermore, groups with more people have more difficulties with communication and developing cohesion. <ref name="Mooney"/>
	In these situations, the organizational member will experience undesirable conflict and have difficulty working and solving the group problem. <ref name="Bonoma"/>		In these situations, the organizational member will experience undesirable conflict and have difficulty working and solving the group problem. <ref name="Bonoma"/>
	~~Generally, in a larger group formation of the subgroups will be formed.~~

	'''Cohesiveness and group thinking''': Group pressures can change or affect individuals’ opinions.		'''Cohesiveness and group thinking''': Group pressures can change or affect individuals’ opinions.

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	== Abstract ==		== Abstract ==
	Conflict is inevitable in organizations. The projects in the organization are constrained by several factors including budget, scope, and quality, which can lead to conflicts. <ref name="Project"> Project Management: A guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK guide), 7th Edition (2021) </ref>		Conflict is inevitable in organizations. The projects in the organization are constrained by several factors including budget, scope, and quality, which can lead to conflicts. <ref name="Project"> Project Management: A guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK guide), 7th Edition (2021). chapter 2 </ref>
	If organizational conflicts are not managed well, it may lead to decreasing team performance and have a negative effect on the outcome. Conflict management can be defined as the process of identifying and managing conflicts constructively.		If organizational conflicts are not managed well, it may lead to decreasing team performance and have a negative effect on the outcome. Conflict management can be defined as the process of identifying and managing conflicts constructively.
	<ref name="Rahim_book"> Rahim, M. A., (2001). Managing conflict in organizations (3rd Ed.). </ref>		<ref name="Rahim_book"> Rahim, M. A., (2001). Managing conflict in organizations (3rd Ed.). </ref>
	In order to achieve effective conflict management, it is crucial to address conflict early to prevent it from escalating~~. It is essential that~~ a project manager ~~is able to identify and~~ understand the different sources of conflict. A project manager should not ~~always~~ try to resolve a conflict ~~as quickly as possible~~ but ~~must have an understanding of when~~ it ~~is appropriate to interfere~~ and manage the ~~conflict to avoid negative outcomes~~.		In order to achieve effective conflict management, it is crucial to address conflict early to prevent it from escalating, why a project manager must understand the different sources of conflict and its tendency to escalate. A project manager should not necessarily try to avoid or resolve a conflict but should address the conflict before it escalates and manage it so that it leads to a useful outcome for the organization.

	This article aims to cover multiple aspects and factors initiating an organizational conflict to enhance understanding of how to identify, prevent, and manage dysfunctional conflict. Several works of literature on organizational conflict are applied to give a broad perspective on the sources of conflict. The article focuses on the primary sources of organizational conflict and how a conflict may evolve.		This article aims to cover multiple aspects and factors initiating an organizational conflict to enhance understanding of how to identify, prevent, and manage dysfunctional conflict. Several works of literature on organizational conflict are applied to give a broad perspective on the sources of conflict. The article focuses on the primary sources of organizational conflict and how a conflict may evolve.



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	If organizational conflicts are not managed well, it may lead to decreasing team performance and have a negative effect on the outcome. Conflict management can be defined as the process of identifying and managing conflicts constructively.		If organizational conflicts are not managed well, it may lead to decreasing team performance and have a negative effect on the outcome. Conflict management can be defined as the process of identifying and managing conflicts constructively.
	<ref name="Rahim_book"> Rahim, M. A., (2001). Managing conflict in organizations (3rd Ed.). </ref>		<ref name="Rahim_book"> Rahim, M. A., (2001). Managing conflict in organizations (3rd Ed.). </ref>
	In order to achieve effective conflict management, it is crucial to address conflict early to prevent it from escalating. It is essential that a project manager is able to identify and understand the different sources of conflict. A project manager should not always try to resolve a conflict as quickly as possible but must have an understanding of when it is appropriate to interfere and manage the conflict to avoid ~~the~~ negative ~~effects~~.		In order to achieve effective conflict management, it is crucial to address conflict early to prevent it from escalating. It is essential that a project manager is able to identify and understand the different sources of conflict. A project manager should not always try to resolve a conflict as quickly as possible but must have an understanding of when it is appropriate to interfere and manage the conflict to avoid negative outcomes.

	This article aims to cover multiple aspects and factors initiating an organizational conflict to enhance understanding of how to identify, prevent, and manage dysfunctional conflict. Several works of literature on organizational conflict are applied to give a broad perspective on the sources of conflict. The article focuses on the primary sources of organizational conflict and how a conflict may evolve.		This article aims to cover multiple aspects and factors initiating an organizational conflict to enhance understanding of how to identify, prevent, and manage dysfunctional conflict. Several works of literature on organizational conflict are applied to give a broad perspective on the sources of conflict. The article focuses on the primary sources of organizational conflict and how a conflict may evolve.

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	== Abstract ==		== Abstract ==
	Conflict is inevitable in organizations. If organizational conflicts are not managed well, it may lead to decreasing team performance and have a negative effect on the outcome. Conflict management can be defined as the process of identifying and managing conflicts constructively.		Conflict is inevitable in organizations. The projects in the organization are constrained by several factors including budget, scope, and quality, which can lead to conflicts. <ref name="Project"> Project Management: A guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK guide), 7th Edition (2021) </ref>
			If organizational conflicts are not managed well, it may lead to decreasing team performance and have a negative effect on the outcome. Conflict management can be defined as the process of identifying and managing conflicts constructively.
	<ref name="Rahim_book"> Rahim, M. A., (2001). Managing conflict in organizations (3rd Ed.). </ref>		<ref name="Rahim_book"> Rahim, M. A., (2001). Managing conflict in organizations (3rd Ed.). </ref>
	In order to achieve effective conflict management, it is crucial to address conflict early to prevent it from escalating. ~~Hence, it~~ is essential that a project manager is able to identify and understand the different sources of conflict. A project manager should not always try to resolve a conflict as quickly as possible but must have an understanding of when it is appropriate to interfere and manage the conflict to avoid the negative effects.		In order to achieve effective conflict management, it is crucial to address conflict early to prevent it from escalating. It is essential that a project manager is able to identify and understand the different sources of conflict. A project manager should not always try to resolve a conflict as quickly as possible but must have an understanding of when it is appropriate to interfere and manage the conflict to avoid the negative effects.

	This article aims to cover multiple aspects and factors initiating an organizational conflict to enhance understanding of how to identify, prevent, and manage dysfunctional conflict. Several works of literature on organizational conflict are applied to give a broad perspective on the sources of conflict. The article focuses on the primary sources of organizational conflict and how a conflict may evolve.		This article aims to cover multiple aspects and factors initiating an organizational conflict to enhance understanding of how to identify, prevent, and manage dysfunctional conflict. Several works of literature on organizational conflict are applied to give a broad perspective on the sources of conflict. The article focuses on the primary sources of organizational conflict and how a conflict may evolve.

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	'''Intergroup conflict'''		'''Intergroup conflict'''

	As for the other types of conflict, there are different sources of intergroup conflict. Some of the previous sources are also vail for this type of conflict, such as; miscommunication and ~~group composition~~. The three most significant sources for intergroup conflict will be explained further in the following section:		As for the other types of conflict, there are different sources of intergroup conflict. Some of the previous sources, especially from interpersonal conflict, are also vail for this type of conflict, such as; miscommunication and different interests. The three most significant sources for intergroup conflict will be explained further in the following section:

	'''Dependence on scarce resources:''' An organization consisting of different subunits that often depend on common resources both material and nonmaterial to achieve their respective goals. Whenever different subunits compete for scarce resources, conflict is almost inevitable.		'''Dependence on scarce resources:''' An organization consisting of different subunits that often depend on common resources both material and nonmaterial to achieve their respective goals. Whenever different subunits compete for scarce resources, conflict is almost inevitable.

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	'''Group composition, diversity, and size:''' These aspects can have a significant effect on many group processes and contribute to conflicts arising. Groups can be composed in various ways regarding the size and the diversity of organizational members. Larger groups have greater diversity and are more likely to be composed of individuals with too diverse backgrounds, experiences, and opinions, which increases the potential for conflicts. <ref name="Mooney"/>		'''Group composition, diversity, and size:''' These aspects can have a significant effect on many group processes and contribute to conflicts arising. Groups can be composed in various ways regarding the size and the diversity of organizational members. Larger groups have greater diversity and are more likely to be composed of individuals with too diverse backgrounds, experiences, and opinions, which increases the potential for conflicts. <ref name="Mooney"/>
	Organizational members from different backgrounds have different skills and perceive organizational issues differently. Furthermore, groups with more people have more difficulties with communication and developing cohesion.		Organizational members from different backgrounds have different skills and perceive organizational issues differently. Furthermore, groups with more people have more difficulties with communication and developing cohesion. <ref name="Mooney"/>
	<ref name="Mooney"/>
	In these situations, the organizational member will experience undesirable conflict and have difficulty working and solving the group problem. <ref name="Bonoma"/>		In these situations, the organizational member will experience undesirable conflict and have difficulty working and solving the group problem. <ref name="Bonoma"/>
	Generally, in a larger group formation of the subgroups will be formed.		Generally, in a larger group formation of the subgroups will be formed.

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	== Application ==		== Application ==
	As stated in this article, conflict is inevitable in an organization, as it occurs due to people interacting. A manager must understand and recognize the proper diagnosis of the sources of different types of conflict because its underlying sources may not be as it appears. If a manager attempts to solve the conflict without a proper diagnosis, there is a probability that the manager may solve the wrong problem. <ref name="Rahim_article"/>		As stated in this article, conflict is inevitable in an organization, as it occurs due to people interacting. A manager must understand and recognize the proper diagnosis of the sources of different types of conflict because its underlying sources may not be as it appears. If a manager attempts to solve the conflict without a proper diagnosis, there is a probability that the manager may solve the wrong problem. <ref name="Rahim_article"/>
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	Conflict is a dynamic process that operates as a cycle.		Conflict is a dynamic process that operates as a cycle.