Abstract

A critical review of a journal article is an evaluation of an article's strengths, weaknesses and validity. It is used to inform readers of an article's value through explanation, interpretation and analysis. Ethiopia has for centuries been using traditional methods of dispute resolution. The institutions of Gadaa among the Oromo, the Shimagelle by the Amhara, and the other ethnic groups reviewer re used. But Alternative Dispute Resolution has not attained any significant position of usage and acceptance in its modern form. Recent incorporation of Alternative Dispute Resolution mechanisms in the legal polity has been greeted with a lukewarm attitude by the government, judiciary and the civil society (Shipi M, 2001). This article critically analyses alternative dispute resolution alternative dispute resolution in Ethiopia. it includes coverage of: various alternative dispute resolution techniques and the roles played by alternative dispute resolution practitioners in workplace conflict; the need for workplace grievance policies and the forms these can take; the suitability of alternative dispute resolution for various types of disputes; three case studies where alternative dispute resolution was utilized in workplace conflict and the experiences of both the human resource consultant and their clients (Barrister E, 2014). In this regard, the aim of the article is to examine all the possible and applicable alternative dispute resolution mechanism and literature synthesis in general. Keywords: alternative Dispute resolution, organizational, work place conflict, concept DOI : 10.7176/RJFA/10-1-01

Highlights

  • Definition: Organizational Conflict or otherwise known as workplace conflict is described as the state of disagreement or misunderstanding, resulting from the actual or perceived dissent of needs, beliefs, resources and relationship betreviewer en the members of the organization

  • There have been significant changes in the ways organizations manage conflict which have led to efforts developed strategies aimed at more efficient, less costly, and more satisfying resolution of conflict; this paper examined the use of these less expensive and appropriate methods such as alternative dispute resolution (ADR) approaches in managing workplace conflicts

  • Arbitration Until now you are familiar with the meaning of two major alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, i.e. negotiation and conciliation /mediation and you will be acquainted with the concept of arbitration

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There have been significant changes in the ways organizations manage conflict which have led to efforts developed strategies aimed at more efficient, less costly, and more satisfying resolution of conflict; this paper examined the use of these less expensive and appropriate methods such as alternative dispute resolution (ADR) approaches in managing workplace conflicts. The simple act of acknowledging and seeking solutions to organizational conflicts can defuse them and draw employees into a stronger relationship with the business It can encourage an adaptable organization that copes efficiently with the rapid changes faced by modern businesses (Jaffee D, 2009). People often avoid conflict, they remain inactive when conflict emerges, or they induce conflict without knowing it (O'Connor, Gruenfeld, & McGrath, 1993) These situations recognized as long as reviewer solely define conflict as struggle and fight. Pre-trial conference and compulsory (court ordered) arbitration might be an indication for this (Mulugeta E, & Tesfaye G, 2009)

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