Conflict Management Skills after Mergers Discussion

Assume the role of a senior level executive in your organization. There has been increased tension between departments due to organization wide changes brought about by a recent merger. Department heads are not getting along and are behaving in a territorial manner to protect their department’s best interests.

As a leader in your organization, how can you use your conflict management skills to bring about positive outcomes in this situation?

How can your leadership skill assist you in bringing about a peaceful resolution in the conflict and negotiation process in a way that benefits all departments?

Embed course material concepts, principles, and theories, which require supporting citations along with two scholarly peer-reviewed references in supporting your answer. Keep in mind that these scholarly references can be found in the Saudi Digital Library by conducting an advanced search specific to scholarly references.

Be sure to support your statements with logic and argument, citing all sources referenced. Post your initial response early, and check back often to continue the discussion. Be sure to respond to your peers’ posts as well.