Question

Some employees in an organization want to be on profits while others want to focus on doing the maximum good for the maximum number of people. What type of conflict is occurring here?

Answer 1

Answer:

Process Conflict

This is the type of conflict that occurs among the team members due to the difference in opinions, on how work should be completed.

Explanation:

Organizational Conflict is described as a state of disagreement or misunderstanding, resulting from the actual or perceived dissent of needs, beliefs, resources, and relationships between the members of the organization. At the workplace, whenever, two or more persons interact, conflict occurs when opinions with respect to any task or decision are in contradiction.

Answer 2

Answer:

Value based conflicts is occurring here and it is caused by perceived or actual incompatible belief systems.

Explanation:

Values explain what is good, bad, right, wrong, just and unjust. This kind of conflict can exist in a workplace where some people set out to make profit alone even if means cutting corners while others are focused on doing the maximum good for the maximum number of people.

The characteristics depicted among these two groups of people is a function of their value and belief system.

Value based conflicts is predominant in organizations because of peoples's differing views on what is right and wrong as well as their moral compass.

Value based conflict does not necessarily affect the smooth flow of operation in an organization. It could creates a level of friction that helps balance the work climate.