Research Note: Integrative Ties as an Approach to Managing Organizational Conflict

Abstract

Th is research note highlights the importance of integrative bonds as a means of managing organizational confl ict. Drawing on Gamson and Modigliani's (1963) theory on integrative ties, the author argues for this approach to be considered in the future as an alternative but complementary approach to managing confl ict in organizations.We must ask not only about forces of disintegration (disagreements or confl icts) but about integrative bonds … A disagreement of given severity is less dangerous for a relationship in which there are strong integrative ties … than it is for one in which there are weak ties.Gamson and Modigliani (1963)

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