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SUBSTANTIVE AND RELATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS OF ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT BEHAVIOR

Martin C. Euwema (Utrecht University)
Evert Van de Vliert (University of Groningen)
Arnold B. Bakker (Utrecht University)

International Journal of Conflict Management

ISSN: 1044-4068

Article publication date: 1 February 2003

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Abstract

In this observation study the theory of conglomerated conflict behavior is tested. The impact of seven conflict behaviors on substantive and relational conflict outcomes is examined through multiple independent observations of 103 Dutch nurse managers handling a standardized conflict. Results show that process controlling is most important for achieving substantive outcomes, whereas problem solving, confronting, and forcing are most important for relational outcomes. In addition, substantive and relational outcomes are positively related. Implications for managerial practice and training are discussed.

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Euwema, M.C., Van de Vliert, E. and Bakker, A.B. (2003), "SUBSTANTIVE AND RELATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS OF ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT BEHAVIOR", International Journal of Conflict Management, Vol. 14 No. 2, pp. 119-139. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb022894

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