CONFLICTS IN THE ORGANIZATION: HOW CAN MEDIATION AFFECT THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE ORGANIZATION?

Yuliia Kvitka, Kateryna Andreieva, Anton Kvitka, Yuliia Prus

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https://doi.org/10.22190/FUEO231025018K
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281
Last page
294

Abstract


Modern organizations in conditions of globalization and high uncertainty have not only a complex development trajectory, but also face a high number of organizational conflicts (both internal and external). For the stable functioning of organizations and the creation of comfortable working conditions for their employees, it is important to implement effective methods of resolving conflict situations, such as mediation, into organizational practice. The aim of the paper is the systematization of the modern approaches to organizational conflicts and assessment of the mediation influence on organizational development on the example of the social and healthcare spheres. Also, research is devoted to identification of the main causes of conflicts in institutions of the social and healthcare, participants in conflicts, methods of their resolution. Empirical research was conducted with the involvement of 88 representatives of social and healthcare institutions from three regions of Ukraine (Dnipro, Zaporizhzhia, and Kharkiv). Within the framework of the research, the frequency and types of conflicts that arise in organizations of the social sphere and healthcare were studied. The causes of conflict situations are considered, the influence of conflicts on the development of modern organizations was determined. The key areas of work on conflict resolution and prevention were identified according to employees. The degree of awareness of employees regarding the mediation procedure was determined and the readiness for its implementation in organizations of the social sphere and healthcare was assessed. Directions for further research into the impact of conflicts and mediation on the development of modern organizations are proposed.

Keywords

conflict, development, dispute resolution, mediation, organization

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