What is Conflict? Interpersonal conflict: the process that occurs when one person, group, or organizational subunit frustrates the goal attainment of another. Causes of Organizational Conflict? Group Identification and Intergroup Bias Intergroup bias occurs because of self-esteem. Identifying with the successes of one’s own group and disassociating oneself from outgroup failures boosts self-esteem and provides Full Article…
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Organizational Strategies with Power (Part 2)
This post examines the architecture of organizational power, the hierarchies, and the consequences of such organizational bureaucracy.
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What is Communication (Part 2)
This post examines the negative characteristics of organizational communication, the kinds of unsaid communication tactics as well as cross-cultural communication difficulties.
Social Influence in Organizations
I provide a brief summary of the influence-tactics that social groups perform in organizations. It also outlines the nature of socialization within organizations.
Workplace Canadianisms
I work at a call center called NuCOMM International. This workplace is marked by rows and rows of endless paths and zigzags of aisles leading to cubicles that make you want to commit suicide.