Developing Proactive Behavior in the Context of Conflict Management

Burcu Tosun () and Muhiba Khan
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Burcu Tosun: Atılım University
Muhiba Khan: Atılım University

Chapter Chapter 6 in Empowering Employee Proactive Behavior, 2025, pp 129-156 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract Conflict is a pervasive and complex aspect of organizational life that can significantly impact employee morale, productivity, and the work environment. As managers spend a significant portion of their time dealing with routine complaints, hiring and retrenchment decisions, and the pressures imposed by a fast-paced, highly competitive marketplace, it is crucial to develop proactive behavior to identify and resolve conflicts before they escalate. While conflict has been studied primarily in the fields of business, sociology, and psychology, the definition of conflict remains elusive, given its wide range of concepts. This study seeks to shed light on the multifaceted nature of conflict and the role of proactive behavior in preventing and managing conflicts. The study evaluated the precursors of proactivity in terms of personality and behavior, different types of conflict, conflict management, and resolution approaches, and the potential negative consequences of excessive proactivity without sufficient situational judgement effectiveness. Ultimately, the article provides valuable insights into the benefits and potential drawbacks of proactive behavior in preventing and managing conflicts in the workplace.

Keywords: Proactivity; Proactive work behavior; Conflict management; Organizational conflict; Organizational behavior (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-49673-8_6

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