International Journal of Conflict Management: Volume 17 Issue 2

Defining conflict and making choices about its management: Lighting the dark side of organizational life

Dean Tjosvold

This paper aims to investigate the definition of conflict, and argue that conflict is not always destructive.

The effects of conflict asymmetry on mediation outcomes: Satisfaction, work motivation and absenteeism

Karen A. Jehn, Joyce Rupert, Aukje Nauta

This paper seeks to link conflict and mediation theory to practice using an asymmetry framework. Past conflict research often assumes that conflict parties perceive the same…

Emotional intelligence and counterpart mood induction in a negotiation

Jennifer S. Mueller, Jared R. Curhan

This paper aims to identify whether emotional intelligence relates to counterpart outcome satisfaction in negotiation contexts.

Competitive and cooperative conflict communication climates: The influence of ombuds processes on trust and commitment to the organization

Tyler R. Harrison, Marya L. Doerfel

This paper seeks to explore the role of ombuds processes on commitment and trust to the organization.

Applying models of conflict negotiation to the Hindu‐Muslim conflict in Ahmedabad, India: Implications and lessons

Ipsita Chatterjee

The purpose of this paper is to apply five models of conflict negotiation (power‐based, interests‐based, needs‐based, dignity model and comprehensive systemic) to Hindu‐Muslim…