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The Difference between Organizational Conflict and Organizational Competition

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A brief comparison of competition and conflict in organizations. Then, describe two strategies you might recommend to an organization leader who wants to increase competition among staff without creating conflict. Finally, explain why each strategy might be effective.

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Competition differs from conflict in organizations, due to the fact that competition involves striving to outperform other staff members without malice, whereas conflict involves discord and aggression between staff members which is largely unproductive. In ...

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