Abstract
This study examines the relationship between (a) the size of groups and the number of informal subgroups in them with conflicts in the context of the group, and (b) the size of the informal subgroups with conflicts in the context of the subgroup. A multidimensional model of intragroup conflict was used, which includes two dimensions: five levels of conflict (i.e., interpersonal (individual–individual), micro-group (individual–subgroup), group (individual–group), subgroup–subgroup, and subgroup–group) and two types of conflict (activity-oriented and subject-oriented). Each level of conflict contains two types. Forty-one small work groups (334 employees) took part in the study. In the group as a whole, both the size of the group and the number of informal subgroups in it have a positive relationship with subgroup–subgroup conflict in both types and subgroup–group subject-oriented conflict, and have a negative connection with micro-group subject-oriented conflict. In turn, the size of the subgroup is positively associated with the two types of subgroup–group conflict and negatively connected with the two types of micro-group conflict, as well as with interpersonal activity-oriented conflict at the level of the informal subgroup.
Highlights
Conflict in small working groups, as is well-known, is a complex phenomenon; the analysis of all of the sides of conflict will allow a better understanding of its role in the activeness of groups and their members including the processes and results of their joint and individual work, the mental state of the employees, their work and group satisfaction, etc
In the group as a whole, both the size of the group and the number of informal subgroups in it have a positive relationship with subgroup–subgroup conflict in both types and subgroup–group subject-oriented conflict, and have a negative connection with micro-group subject-oriented conflict
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Summary
Conflict in small working groups, as is well-known, is a complex phenomenon; the analysis of all of the sides of conflict will allow a better understanding of its role in the activeness of groups and their members including the processes and results of their joint and individual work, the mental state of the employees, their work and group satisfaction, etc. The conceptualization of the multidimensional nature of conflict, in general, is confined to the idea of the types of interpersonal conflict, such as cognitive conflict, affective conflict [1], relationship conflict, task conflict, and process conflict [2,3,4]. They mention the multilayer nature of interpersonal conflict, considering its individual and group levels [5]. The study of intragroup conflict is limited by interpersonal conflict [6]
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