International Conference on Economics, Finance & Business, Rome

THE IMPACT OF INTRA-TEAM CONFLICT ON TEAM PERFORMANCE AND TEAM STABILITY

AGEL ALSULAMI

Abstract:

Abstract: This research investigates the impact of team conflicts on team performance and team stability. The primary objective is to understand how different types of conflicts constructive and destructive affect team outcomes. Specifically, this study aims to answer the following research questions: What types of team conflicts most significantly influence performance? How do these conflicts impact long-term team stability within an organization? To answer these questions, the hypothesis posits that constructive conflict leads to improved team performance and team stability, while destructive conflict negatively impacts both. The research methodology is quantitative using survey distributed among diverse teams across various private organizations. Data analysis used statistical methods to evaluate the relationship between conflict types, team performance, and team stability. This study emphasizes the necessity of effective conflict management strategies to harness the benefits of team disagreements, ultimately contributing to enhanced performance and stability practices. After analyzing the study data and testing the hypotheses, it became clear that if the conflicts in the team are positive and relevant to the task, there is a direct impact on the team’s performance, which in turn enhances the team’s stability. On the other hand, whenever conflicts between team members are relationship conflicts, which are considered negative, they negatively affect the team’s performance, which reduces the chance of team stability. This shows us the important role of conflict management by leaders within work teams to make them positive conflicts over tasks and not extend beyond relationships.

Keywords: Keywords: Team Conflict, Team Performance, Team Stability