Organizational Conflict


 


Andrew’s Case


            In the case of Andrew’s situation, there would be a definite condition of organizational conflict and that would be the ugly and undesirable one.  Whatever decisions he may have, it would certainly cause much on both sides. 


            There will be obviously a conflict that would take place in making the decision.  The conflict as to the position is not really what matters here but also of gender and racial discrimination.  Both applicants are qualified to the position but the organization has preference as to who it will be.  This would unquestionably create conflict within the organization. 


            If Andrew gets to choose Helen for the position, it would cause disagreement to factory workers and much more to his manager.  In Helen’s part, it would also make her feel discriminated if it happens.  On the other hand, making Stan as the right one for the position wouldn’t cost much but it will not be ethical to do so as the senior manager of Andrew prefers on Helen’s qualification.


            The impact of choosing Helen in the position would be tremendous since the factory has a history of industrial disputes.  Such disputes and disagreements would certainly cause the factory in its counter-productive state since workers wouldn’t work under Helen’s supervision.   Race and gender discrimination is apparently portrayed in the situation. 


 


 


Evaluating for the “Right One”  


The situation calls for what will be the right thing to do considering the potential outcomes from both choices.  We will initially weigh things up as to its importance and advantage of the organization. 


Choosing Stan


            The factory would still runs naturally as it is with Stan as the worker’s preference.  However, the problem comes with Andrew’s manager that would certainly be disappointed with his decision and of course to Helen.  This choice is a good one considering the area of the workforce. 


Choosing Helen


            As Andrew’s manager believed in Helen’s potentials and qualifications, it would be an excellent way to go for the factory’s improvement in injecting new talent in the organization.  Consequently, it would also be an unproductive dispute in view of the fact that workers wouldn’t work for Helen.


As the final decision lies in the hands of Andrew, there could be no other ideal way of choosing the best person for the position but based on the applicant’s performance and qualifications rather than who the person is or where the person comes from.  This critical decision should be also in line with the organization’s goal; that is to say that Andrew’s manager wanted a new talent in the organization.  Considering the above preferences and its corresponding consequences, it would be Helen as the better and the right one for the position.  Dealing with the protesting workers would include clear review on organization’s goal in line with the rational selection. 


           



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