EXPLORING THE CAUSES OF ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICTS IN HIGHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS IN INDIA

Vikrant Modi, Bharat Kumar Meher, Aman Shreevastava, Birau Ramona, Popescu Virgil, Narendra Kumar and Sultanoiu (patularu) Cristina
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Vikrant Modi: THAKUR SOBHA SINGH GOVT. COLLEGE, PATHALGAON, CHATTISGARH SANT GAHIRA GURU VISHWAVIDYALAYA SARGUJA, AMBIKAPUR (C.G.), INDIA
Bharat Kumar Meher: P.G. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND MANAGEMENT, PURNEA UNIVERSITY, PURNEA, BIHAR, INDIA-854301
Aman Shreevastava: P.G. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND MANAGEMENT, PURNEA UNIVERSITY, PURNEA, BIHAR, INDIA-854301
Birau Ramona: CONSTANTIN BRANCUSI UNIVERSITY OF TARGU JIU, FACULTY OF ECONOMIC SCIENCE, TG-JIU, ROMANIA
Popescu Virgil: UNIVERSITY OF CRAIOVA, FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, CRAIOVA, ROMANIA
Narendra Kumar: P.G. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND MANAGEMENT, PURNEA UNIVERSITY, PURNEA, BIHAR, INDIA-854301
Sultanoiu (patularu) Cristina: UNIVERSITY OF CRAIOVA, EUGENIU CARADA DOCTORAL SCHOOL OF ECONOMIC SCIENCES, CRAIOVA, ROMANIA

Annals - Economy Series, 2026, vol. 1, 59-74

Abstract: Organizational conflict has become an increasingly significant issue in higher educational institutions due to evolving academic roles, administrative complexities, and heightened performance expectations. This study aims to examine faculty perceptions of the factors contributing to organizational conflict in higher education institutions in India and to assess how these conflicts influence faculty performance. Adopting a descriptive and analytical research design, primary data were collected from faculty members across selected higher educational institutions using a structured questionnaire. The study identifies key sources of organizational conflict, including role ambiguity, workload imbalance, communication gaps, leadership and governance issues, perceived organizational politics, and resource constraints. The findings indicate that unresolved organizational conflicts negatively affect faculty motivation, job satisfaction, and performance in teaching and research activities. The study highlights the importance of effective conflict management mechanisms, transparent administrative practices, and participative decision-making to foster a positive academic work environment. By providing empirical insights specific to the Indian higher education context, this research contributes to existing literature and offers practical implications for institutional leaders and policymakers aiming to enhance faculty performance and institutional effectiveness.

Keywords: organizational conflict; higher education; perception; organizational politics (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
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