Abstract
Organizational conflict has become an increasingly significant issue in higher educational institutions due to evolving academic roles, administrative complexities, and heightened performance expectations. This study aims to examine faculty perceptions of the factors contributing to organizational conflict in higher education institutions in India and to assess how these conflicts influence faculty performance. Adopting a descriptive and analytical research design, primary data were collected from faculty members across selected higher educational institutions using a structured questionnaire. The study identifies key sources of organizational conflict, including role ambiguity, workload imbalance, communication gaps, leadership and governance issues, perceived organizational politics, and resource constraints. The findings indicate that unresolved organizational conflicts negatively affect faculty motivation, job satisfaction, and performance in teaching and research activities. The study highlights the importance of effective conflict management mechanisms, transparent administrative practices, and participative decision-making to foster a positive academic work environment. By providing empirical insights specific to the Indian higher education context, this research contributes to existing literature and offers practical implications for institutional leaders and policymakers aiming to enhance faculty performance and institutional effectiveness.
Cuvinte cheie
organizational conflict
higher education
perception
organizational politics
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01.02.2026
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