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LIVE PROJECT REPORT
TOPIC: A STUDY ON EFFECTIVENESS OF CONFLICT MANAGEMENT IN
APOLLO TYRES, PERAMBRA
Submitted by
Ranjusha Antony
M.B.A. 2nd sem
Human Resource Management
Submitted to,
Bindu Anto
Submitted on,
18-4-2011
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DECLARATION
I, Ranjusha Antony, a bonafide student of business administration, Indigrow Institute of
Professional Studies, Thrissur. I would like to declare that the projects titles A Study on
Effectiveness of Conflict Management of Apollo Tyres Ltd is an original work which has
been done by me in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the award of the degree of
Master of Business Administration of Manonmaniam Sundarnar University, Chennai.
Place: Thrissur
Date: 18-4-2011 RANJUSHA ANTONY
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
If words are considered a symbol of approval and tokens of acknowledgement, then the
following words play the heralding role of expressing my gratitude.
A large number of individual has contribute directly or indirectly in bring out this project I
am thankful to all of them for their help and encouragement.
I thank to beloved GOD for the success of the study.
I would like to mention my sincere thanks to the CEO of Apollo Tyres Ltd, Mr.Sreekumar
sir.
I would like to mention my sincere thanks to our beloved center coordinator Mr. Devarajan
sir for his sincere support and co-operation for conducting the study. And also I express my
sincere gratitude to my project guide Ms. Bindu Anto for her valuable comments and
suggestions which enabled me to complete my work in time.
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CONTENTS
Sl. No Particulars Page No.
Declaration
Acknowledgement
CHAPTER-1 Introduction
Introduction to the studyRational of the studyObjectives of the studyResearch methodology Research design Data collectionVariables understudyLimitations of the study
CHAPTER-2 Theoretical Concepts
CHAPTER-3 Profile of the organization Present status of the organization Product line Business operations
CHAPTER-4 Findings, suggestions and conclusion Findings Suggestions Conclusion
Bibliography
Annexure
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Introduction to the study
The project emphasis the details of the organization. The study conducted at Apollo Tyres
Ltd Perambra. This study was to get familiarity with an industrial atmosphere and to learn
more about effectiveness of conflict management styles in that organization. This study
helps to know the companys position in the market and also to understand the
effectiveness of conflict management styles. This study conducted through various
research methods to analyze the problem and to collect the information properly.
Human resources are the most valuable and unique assets of an organization. The
successful management of an organization's human resources is an exciting, dynamic and
challenging task, especially at a time when the world has become a global village and
economies are in a state of flux. The scarcity of talented resources and the growing
expectations of the modern day worker have further increased the complexity of the human
resource function. Even though specific human resource functions/activities are the
responsibility of the human resource department, the actual management of human
resources is the responsibility of all the managers in an organization.
The human resources of an organization consist of all people who perform its activities.
Human resource management (HRM) is concerned with the personnel policies and
managerial practices and systems that influence the workforce. In broader terms, all
decisions that affect the workforce of the organization concern the HRM function.
The activities involved in HRM function are pervasive throughout the organization. Line
managers, typically spend more than 50 percent of their time for human resource
activities such hiring, evaluating, disciplining, and scheduling employees. Human
resource management specialists in the HRM department help organizations with all
activities related to staffing and maintaining an effective workforce. Major HRM
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responsibilities include work design and job analysis, training and development, recruiting,
compensation, team-building, performance management and appraisal, worker health and
safety issues, as well as identifying or developing valid methods for selecting staff. HRM
department provides the tools, data and processes that are used by line managers in their
human resource management component of their job.
Conflict may be defined as a struggle or contest between people with opposing needs,
ideas, beliefs, values, or goals. Conflict on teams is inevitable; however, the results of
conflict are not predetermined. Conflict might escalate and lead to nonproductive results,
or conflict can be beneficially resolved and lead to quality final products. Therefore,
learning to manage conflict is integral to a high-performance team. Although very few
people go looking for conflict, more often than not, conflict results because of
miscommunication between people with regard to their needs, ideas, beliefs, goals, or
values. Conflict management is the principle that all conflicts cannot necessarily be
resolved, but learning how to manage conflicts can decrease the odds of nonproductive
escalation. Conflict management involves acquiring skills related to conflict resolution,
self-awareness about conflict modes, conflict communication skills, and establishing a
structure for management of conflict in your environment.
What factors can affect our conflict modes?
Some factors that can impact how we respond to conflict are listed below with
explanations of how these factors might affect us.
Gender Some of us were socialized to use particular conflict modes because of our
gender. For example, some males, because they are male, were taught always stand up
to someone, and, if you have to fight, then fight. If one was socialized this way he will
be more likely to use assertive conflict modes versus using cooperative modes.
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Self-concept How we think and feel about ourselves affect how we approach conflict. Do
we think our thoughts, feelings, and opinions are worth being heard by the person with
whom we are in conflict?
Expectations Do we believe the other person or our team wants to resolve the conflict?
Situation Where is the conflict occurring, do we know the person we are in conflict with,
and is the conflict personal or professional?
Position (Power) what is our power status relationship, (that is, equal, more, or less) with
the person with whom we are in conflict?
Practice involves being able to use all five conflict modes effectively, being able to
determine what conflict mode would be most effective to resolve the conflict, and the
ability to change modes as necessary while engaged in conflict.
Determining the best mode Through knowledge about conflict and through practice we
develop a conflict management understanding and can, with ease and limited energy,
determine what conflict mode to use with the particular person with whom we are in
conflict.
Communication skills The essence of conflict resolution and conflict management is the
ability to communicate effectively. People who have and use effective communication
will resolve their conflicts with greater ease and success.
Life experiences As mentioned earlier, we often practice the conflict modes we saw our
primary caretaker(s) use unless we have made a conscious choice as adults to change or
adapt our conflict styles. Some of us had great role models teach us to manage our
conflicts and others of us had less-than-great role models. Our life experiences, bothpersonal and professional, have taught us to frame conflict as either something positive
that can be worked through or something negative to be avoided and ignored at all costs.
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Rationale of the study
The study becomes important because by using a study like this the company can find out
the drawback of its employees and their satisfaction and to make it efficient and effective.
The study helps to improve the efficiency and ensure growth at the organization.
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Objectives of the study
To understand what are the problems are facing by employees. To understand how the management solve problems in that organization. To identify the satisfaction level of employees in managing conflict .
Research methodology
Research methodology means the scientific method of conducting a research it is the
research design which can be selected for conducting a study according to the nature and
scope of the subject. It is the sequential and systematic procedure of conducting a research.
Research design
Research design is the plan structure and strategy of investigating conceived so as to obtain
answers to reach questions and to control variance. It is like a blueprint of research it keys
down the method and procedure for the collection of requisite information and its
measurement analysis with view to arriving at certain meaningful conclusions at the end of
the proposed study. There are three types of research design:
a) Exploratory design: - it is one where a preliminary study of an unfamiliar problem ofwhich the researcher has little or no knowledge.
b) Descriptive design: - it is concerned with the detail description of certain functionalvariables and characteristics of a problem situation.
c) Casual design: - it is concerned with the study of the cause and effect relationshipbetween two or more variables.
Here descriptive design is used. It is concerned with the detail description of certain
functional variables and characteristics of a problem situation.
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DATA COLLECTION
Data collection method one should known about the variety and sources of data. This mayyield derived results. There are two types of data used primary data and secondary data.
PRIMERY DATA
Primary data means those data which are collected at first hand either by the researcher
himself or by someone else especially for the purpose of the study known as primary data.
Source of primary data is direct interview.
SECONDARY DATA
Secondary data means in the hands of a researcher a data becomes secondary data if it was
gathered earlier for some other purpose. Sources of secondary data are records, books, and
web site.
Variables understudy
Variables understudy includes what are the main variables, dependent or independent
things that are coming under my topic.
Dependent variables
A study on effectiveness of conflict management styles of Apollo Tyres Ltd.
Independent variables
Power Goals Gender
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Climate Cultural Assumptions Strategies and Tactics Style
Limitations of the study
The research was conducted within limited duration. So detailed and comprehensivestudy could not be made.
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THEORETICAL CONCEPTS
What is conflict and conflict management?
Conflict may be defined as a struggle or contest between people with opposing needs,
ideas, beliefs, values, or goals. Conflict on teams is inevitable; however, the results of
conflict are not predetermined. Conflict might escalate and lead to nonproductive results,
or conflict can be beneficially resolved and lead to quality final products. Therefore,
learning to manage conflict is integral to a high-performance team. Although very few
people go looking for conflict, more often than not, conflict results because of
miscommunication between people with regard to their needs, ideas, beliefs, goals, or
values. Conflict management is the principle that all conflicts cannot necessarily be
resolved, but learning how to manage conflicts can decrease the odds of nonproductive
escalation. Conflict management involves acquiring skills related to conflict resolution,
self-awareness about conflict modes, conflict communication skills, and establishing a
structure for management of conflict in your environment.
What is CONFLICT MANAGEMENT?
Conflict management is what were doing when we identify and deal with conflict in a
reasonable manner. To manage conflict the United States Department of Agriculture
(http://www.usda.gov/cprc/understand.htm) says we must develop and use skills like
effective communication, problem solving, and negotiating. When we resolve issues, we
need to focus on the things we need or desire as a group, and not things needed or wanted
by individuals. This promotes working with each other instead of against each other. There
are some proven strategies that you can use to help resolve conflicts within your groups.
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The Ohio Commission on Dispute Resolution and Conflict Management
(http://disputeresolution.ohio.gov/schools/contentpages/styles.htm) describes five popular
styles.
Collaborating
Why should I collaborate?: Cooperation will help everyone achieve their goals andkeep relationships healthy.
A Collaborators Attitude: Talking through the conflict will help us find creativeways to solve our problems where everyone is satisfied in the end.
When should I collaborate?: Everyone trust each other
No one wants total decision or resolution power
Everyone needs to have a part in the decision
Everyone involved will change their thinking as more information is available
People need to work through personal hurts and disappointments
When should I choose another method?: When you need a resolution that wont take a lot of time and money
When some may take advantage of others trust
COMPROMISING Why should I compromise?: Winning something while losing a little is
sometimes okay.
A Compromisers Attitude: We should all meet halfway to do what is best for thegroup and each of us can still get part of what we want.
When should I compromise?: No one at the table has more position or power than anyone else and everyone is
equally committed to the groups goals.
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Time can be saved by agreeing on a situation that works for everyone fornow Achieving all of your goals are only somewhat important When should I choose another method?:
Things that are important to you may be lost in the fray Someones demands are too great for the rest of the table
ACCOMODATING Why should I accommodate?: Our commonalities are more important thanother issues and facing differences may hurt relationships.
An accommodators attitude: I will please others by playing down howimportant the issue or conflict is in order to protect relationships.
When should I accommodate?: Issues not as important to you as it is to others
You know you cant win
Everyone agreeing is the most important thing
The things people have in common are more important than their differences
When should I choose another method?: Some ideas dont get attention
Credibility and influence can be lost
COMPETING Why should I compete?: Resolving a conflict is associated with
competition and winning.
A competitors attitude: I must use all of my power to win the conflict. When should I compete?:
You know youre right
A quick decision is necessary
Strong personalities are overshadowing other people
Defending your rights or position
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When should I choose another method?: Can make conflict worse
Those on the losing end may attempt to get back at the winners
AVOIDING Why should I avoid?: Not the right time or place to address this issue.An avoiders attitude: I avoid conflict by leaving, avoid, or putting off
discussions.
When should I avoid?: Conflict is small and the future of a relationship is at stake
There is no time to devote to conflict resolution
Other issues are more important than the conflict
There is no chance of getting your concerns heard
One party is too emotionally involved and others can better resolve the conflict
More information is needed
When should I choose another method?: Decisions may be made by default
Putting off or avoiding issues may make matters worse
Many people think of conflict as negative. But conflict can be both negative AND positive.
The
National School Board Association in their Toolkit for Educational Leadership
(http://www.nsba.org/sbot/toolkit/Conflict.html) tells us that . . .
Conflict is negative when it
Takes attention away from other activities
Damages the spirit of the team or an individual
Divides people and groups, and makes cooperation difficult
Makes people or group focus on their differences
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Leads to harmful behavior, like fighting or name-calling
But it can be positive or constructive when it
Clears up important problems or issues
Brings about solutions to problems
Gets everyone involved in solving issues
Causes real communication
Release emotion, anxiety, and stress in a positive way
Helps people learn more about each other and cooperate
Develops understanding and skills
Steps to Analyzing Conflict
How can you manage conflict and disagreements in ways that strengthen instead of
damage personal and professional relationships? These five steps from the Watershed
information Network at Purdue University
(http://www.ctic.purdue.edu/KYW/Brochures/Manage Conflict.html) could help you out
STEP 1: ANALYZE THE CONFLICT
Dont be afraid to ask questions of everyone involved. Take in answers from a variety of
sources, and gain as much information as you can.
STEP 2: DETERMINE YOUR MANAGEMENT STRATEGY
When you understand the basis of the conflict and everyone involved, you will need to
develop a plan to manage the conflict. There are many plans to choose from, so you can
pick the one that is most appropriate for your situation.
STEP 3: PRE-NEGOTIATION
Steps must be taken for discussion to begin. This to think about includes:
Someone has to start the conversation! If neitherparty is willing to do so, bring in an
outsider who will remain neutral to begin discussions.
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Everyone must be ready to come to the table, to work together, and resolve the issues.
The group must agree on rules for the discussion. Some ideas of things to include are:
ways well communicate and how well make the final decision.
BE ORGANIZED! Location, time, place and materials must all be in order for conflict
management to work.
Everyone at the table must agree on what information is put on the table, relevant to the
conflict, and how the group will get answers to questions.
STEP 4: NEGOTIATION
Negotiations should be discussions that include:
Reasons, needs, concerns and motivations for differing positions
Current options
Evaluation ofall the current options
Written agreement that documents what everyone understands
Everyone must be confident that all parties will follow through with their parts ofthe
agreement. Make sure everyone is on the same page and understands the expectations.
STEP 5: POST-NEGOTIATION
Once negotiation is complete, the group should take the actions they decided upon.
Individuals should get support from outside parties who may have been involved in some
way. Outsiders must be on board with the terms of the agreements reached during Step 4.
Communication and working together should continue throughout this process.
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Why learn more about conflict and conflict management?
Listening, oral communication, interpersonal communication, and teamwork rank near the
top of skills that employers seek in their new hires.When you learn to effectively manage
and resolve conflicts with others, then more opportunities for successful team memberships
are available to you.
If we can learn to manage this highly probable event called conflict (we average five
conflicts per day), then we are less apt to practice destructive behaviors that will negatively
impact our team. Although conflict may be misunderstood and unappreciated, research
shows that unresolved conflict can lead to aggression. Most of us use conflict skills that we
observed growing up, unless we have made a conscious effort to change our conflictmanagement style. Some of us observed good conflict management, while others observed
faulty conflict management. Most of us have several reasons to improve our conflict-
management skills.
Faculty members should help students develop their conflict management skills. Most
people do not resolve conflicts because they either have a faulty skill set and/or because
they do not know the organizations policy on conflict management. All team membersneed to know their conflict styles, conflict intervention methods, and strategies for conflict
skill improvement.
How do people respond to conflict? Fight or flight?
Physiologically they respond to conflict in one of two waysthey want to get away from
the conflict or theyare ready to take on anyone who comes our way. Think for a
moment about when you are in conflict. Do you want to leave or do you want to fight when
a conflict presents itself? Neither physiological response is good or badits personal
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response. What is important to learn, regardless of our initial physiological response to
conflict, is that we should intentionally choose our response to conflict.
Whether they feel like we want to fight or flee when a conflict arises, they can deliberately
choose a conflict mode. By consciously choosing a conflict mode instead of to conflict,
they are more likely to productively contribute to solving the problem at hand.
How might you select your conflict management style?
There are times when we have a choice to engage in or avoid a conflict. The following six
variables should be considered when you decide whether to engage in a conflict.
1. How invested in the relationship are you?
The importance of the working/personal relationship often dictates whether you will
engage in a conflict. If you value the person and/or the relationship, going through the
process of conflict resolution is important.
2. How important is the issue to you?
Even if the relationship is not of great value to you, one must often engage in conflict if the
issue is important to you. For example, if the issue is a belief, value, or regulation that you
believe in or are hired to enforce, then engaging in the conflict is necessary. If the
relationship and the issue are both important to you, there is an even more compelling
reason to engage in the conflict.
3. Do you have the energy for the conflict?
Many of us say, There is not time to do all that I want to do in a day. Often the issue is
not how much time is available but how much energy we have for what we need to do.
Even in a track meet, runners are given recovery time before they have to run another race.
Energy, not time, is being managed in these situations.
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4. Are you aware of the potential consequences
Prior to engaging in a conflict, thinking about anticipated consequences from engaging in
the conflict is wise. For example, there may be a risk for your safety, a risk for job loss, or
an opportunity for a better working relationship. Many times people will engage in conflict
and then be shocked by the outcome or consequence of engaging in the conflict.
Thoughtful reflection about the consequences, both positive and negative, is useful before
engaging in or avoiding a conflict.
5. Are you ready for the consequences?
After analyzing potential consequences, determine whether you are prepared for the
consequences of engaging in the conflict. For example, one employee anticipated a job loss
if she continued to engage in the conflict she was having with her boss over a particular
issue. After careful consideration, the employee thought and believed strongly enough
about the issue that she did engage in the conflict with her boss. Her annual contract was
not renewed for the upcoming year. Because this individual had thought through the
consequences of engaging in the conflict, she was prepared to be without a job for a while
and able to financially and emotionally plan for this outcome. Most consequences ofengaging in conflict are not this severe, but this example illustrates the value of thinking
through consequences.
6. What are the consequences if you do not engage in the conflict?
To avoid losing a sense of self, there are times when you must engage in conflict. Most
people have core values, ideas, beliefs, or morals. If a person is going to sacrifice one of
their core beliefs by avoiding a conflict, personal loss of respect must be considered. Insuch cases, even if a person is not excited about confronting the conflict, one must
carefully consider the consequences of evading the conflict. When the personal
consequences of turning away from the conflict outweigh all other factors, then a person
usually must take part in the conflict.
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PROFILE OF THE ORGANIZATION
Apollo Tyres Ltd. (ATL) was incorporated 28th September, 1972 as a Public Limited
Company and obtained certificate of Commencement of Business on October 24, 1972.
The Company was promoted by Bharat Steel Tubes, Ltd. Raunaq International Pvt. Ltd.,
Raunaq & Co. Pvt. Ltd., Raunaq Singh, Mathew T. Marattukalam and Jacob Thomas. The
Company manufactures automobile tyres and tubes, camel back/retreading materials and
rubber conveyor belts.
Apollo Tyres Ltd is the world's 15th biggest tyre manufacturer, with annual revenues of Rs
81 billion (US$ 1.8 billion) in 2010. It was founded in 1976. Its first plant was
commissioned in Perambra, Kerala. In 2006 the company acquired Dunlop Tyres
International ofSouth Africa. The company now has four manufacturing units in India, two
in South Africa, two in Zimbabwe and 1 in Netherlands. It has a network of over 4,000
dealerships in India, of which over 2,500 are exclusive outlets. In South Africa, it has over
900 dealerships, of which 190 are Dunlop Accredited Dealers.
It gets 59% of its revenues from India, 28% from Europe and 13% from Africa.
It isplanning to become the 10th biggest tyre manufacturer in the world with annual revenues
of $5 billion.
Answers to the question
What is the real problem in Perambra plant?
We can't allow the attempt to get allowances without working in an era of industrial
competition. The whole problem began when a direction was given to follow some
guidelines in production.
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Who is posing a hurdle for reopening the plant?
We are ready to reopen the plant but prior to that the employees must agree to our three
conditions and sign the agreement. They must agree for a 340 tone production, legal bonus
and must permit to make temporary appointments when permanent employees are on leave
or not working.
Is there a situation of work overload and less allowance?
Not at all. Apollo Tyres have been giving allowance more than any company in Kerala.
The monthly salary between Rs 16,000 and Rs 30,000 is not less especially in a state where
unemployment is far too many. Apart from that, when there is increased production we
give special allowances. We are giving bonus more than it is legally advised. As per the
new long term contract, the employees will get a hike of Rs 4800 in their salary. Then how
can you say that it is less? It is painful to know that without trying to raise productivity by
treating it as their own company; they are trying to get allowance without working.
How do you intend to solve this problem?
It is not the company which had created or is creating problems. My son and vice-chairman
and managing director of the company Neeraj R S Kanwar had discussions. I had already
mentioned about my emotional attachment to the employees here. So I can understand their
plight when a month's salary had not reached their homes. But employees seldom realize
that neither me nor my company are at a loss if the company shuts work. They should
understand they are working for their own and should understand the present labor crisis .
There are some misunderstandings among the workers and the trade union leaders might be
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behind that too. Some persons who are heading the union for years are creating problems.
They have nothing to lose. We are advocating for a union election once in three years to
avoid the same.
How do people respond to conflict? Fight or flight?
Physiologically they respond to conflict in one of two waysthey want to get away from
the conflict or they are ready to take on anyonewho comes our way. Think for a
moment about when you are in conflict. Do you want to leave or do you want to fight when
a conflict presents itself? Neither physiological response is good or badits personal
response. What is important to learn, regardless of our initial physiological response toconflict, is that we should intentionally choose our response to conflict.
Whether they feel like we want to fight or flee when a conflict arises, they can deliberately
choose a conflict mode. By consciously choosing a conflict mode instead of to conflict,
they are more likely to productively contribute to solving the problem at hand.
What are the steps being taken by the company to overcome global economic crisis?
Our present transactions point out that crisis has not affected the Indian market much. The
main problem was caused in export business and in the European markets. Apollo Tyres is
heading with a goal to become number one. To reach that we are manufacturing the highest
quality and reliable tyres abiding to world standards in new models. At the same time we
are enforcing strict financial discipline. In some places we have reduced production and
lessened the number of workers. The plants are arranged in such a way so as to work for 24
hrs a day.
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FINDINGS AND SUGGESTIONS
FINDINGS
Management provides so many facilities to their employees like bonus,additional allowances etc.
Management tries to understand the problems of employees. Lack of leadership is a main problem in the organization. Poor communication between management and employees.
SUGGESTIONS
Keep good relationship between management and employees that will also helpful tothe organization.
Supervisors try to understand the problems of his subordinates. Give proper time to relaxation that will reduce the over burden of employees.
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CONCLUSION
Why conflicts arise
In most organizations, conflicts increase as employees assert their demands for an
increased share in organizational rewards, such as position, acknowledgment, appreciation,
monetary benefits and independence. Even management faces conflicts with many forces
from outside the organization, such as government, unions and other coercive groups
which may impose restrictions on managerial activities
Conflict is when two or more values, perspectives and opinions are contradictory in nature
and haven't been aligned or agreed about yet, including:
1. Within yourself when you're not living according to your values;
2. When your values and perspectives are threatened; or
3. Discomfort from fear of the unknown or from lack of fulfillment.
Conflict is inevitable and often good, for example, good teams always go through a "form,
storm, norm and perform" period. Getting the most out of diversity means often-
contradictory values, perspectives and opinions.
Conflict is often needed. It:
1. Helps to raise and address problems.
2. Energizes work to be on the most appropriate issues.
3. Helps people "be real", for example, it motivates them to participate.
4. Helps people learn how to recognize and benefit from their differences.Conflict is not the same as discomfort. The conflict isn't the problem - it is when conflict is
poorly managed that is the problem.
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Conflict is a problem when it:
1. Hampers productivity.
2. Lowers morale.
3. Causes more and continued conflicts.
4. Causes inappropriate behaviors.
Types of Managerial Actions that Cause Workplace Conflicts
1. Poor communications
a. Employees experience continuing surprises, they aren't informed of new
decisions, programs, etc.b. Employees don't understand reasons for decisions, and they aren't involved in decision-
making.
c. As a result, employees trust the "rumor mill" more than management.
2. The alignment or the amount of resources is insufficient. There is:
a. Disagreement about "who does what".
b. Stress from working with inadequate resources.
3. "Personal chemistry", including conflicting values or actions among managers and
employees, for example:
a. Strong personal natures don't match.
b. We often don't like in others what we don't like in ourselves.
4. Leadership problems, including inconsistent, missing, too-strong or uninformedleadership (at any level in the organization), evidenced by:
a. Avoiding conflict, "passing the buck" with little follow-through on decisions.
b. Employees see the same continued issues in the workplace.
c. Supervisors don't understand the jobs of their subordinates.
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BIBLIOGRPHY
Web site:
http://www.rncos.com/Market-Analysis-Reports/Indian-Tyre-Industry-Analysis-
IM267.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apollo_Tyres
http://managementhelp.org/intrpsnl/basics.htm
http://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/186/28530.html
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