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organizational conflicts

/ɔrɡənɪˈzeɪʃənəl kənˈflɪkt/ · or.ga.ni.za.tion.al.con.flicts
noun
  1. Disagreements or tensions within an organization, often resulting from conflicting goals, values, or interests. The company's organizational conflicts led to a significant decline in productivity and employee morale.
  2. Conflicts that arise from the interactions between different departments, teams, or levels within an organization. The marketing and sales teams experienced organizational conflicts due to differing priorities and communication styles.
  3. Internal conflicts that hinder an organization's ability to achieve its goals or objectives. The organizational conflicts within the non-profit organization led to a delay in the completion of their community project.
Did you know? The concept of organizational conflicts has been studied extensively in the field of organizational behavior, with researchers identifying various factors that contribute to these conflicts, including communication breakdowns, power struggles, and conflicting values.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 4 lookups Added Aug 7, 2026