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departmental conflicts

/dɪˌpɑːrtnməntəl kənˈflɪktz/ · de.par.tmen.tal.con.flicts
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  1. Disagreements or opposing forces within an organization, particularly between different departments. The company's HR department had to mediate departmental conflicts between the marketing and sales teams.
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  1. A situation where different departments within an organization have competing interests or priorities. The departmental conflicts over budget allocation led to a delay in the project's completion.
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  1. A clash of values, goals, or working styles between different departments within an organization. The departmental conflicts between the creative and finance teams made it challenging to launch a new product.
Did you know? The term 'departmental conflicts' highlights the importance of effective communication and collaboration within organizations to prevent and resolve conflicts between different departments.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 5 lookups Added Aug 8, 2026