Our main research question is how the asymmetry of conflict between two parties involved in mediation will affect the outcomes of the mediation. Conflict asymmetry is the difference in perceptions of conflict among the parties; that is, one person experiences high levels of conflict while the...

In this study, we investigated the relationship between subgroup perceptions and types of team learning and explored the mediating role of task and relationship conflict. We hypothesized and found that perceptions of subgroups negatively influenced learning about the task and learning about work...

In this study of 107 employees in a large multinational in the field of electronics, we examine to what extent cultural minorities and majority members have feelings of belonging to the organization. We hypothesized and found that cultural minorities feel more committed than majority members,...

In this paper we link conflict and mediation theory to practice using an asymmetry framework. Past conflict research has provided important insights into the types of conflict that exist in organizations; however, little research on conflict types has been directly related to the process of...

This article discusses why the majority of change initiatives in organisations fail in accomplishing the intended goals and expectations defined by its members and gives directions for a new perspective of organisational change and the leadership role of managers in this. First this paper...