sources of con ict have been identi ed in organizations. e existence of these factors are
traced back either to the system or to the persons operating these systems. A few of these
factors that can lead to con icts in organizations include:
Scarcity of Resources
Whenever resources are to be shared by many groups, departments, or individuals in orga-
nizations, the chances of con icts increase (Walker and Poppo 1991). e problem gets esca-
lated when these resources are scarce. Scarce resources result in con ict because it motivates
people to indulge in unhealthy competition between each ...
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