MGT Module 5 Case

MGT Module 5 Case MGT Module 5 Case

Philosophical Discontinuity

Philosophical discontinuity refers to a situation where two or more stakeholders in a business disagree on a matter of importance , or view things differently from one another in such a way that can harm the productivity and profitability of the firm

Usually , in the initial set up of the firm , the senior members tend to agree on matters such as the long term vision and goals of the firm However , once operations start , differences in opinion inevitably emerges . These differences

can be caused by differences in mind set culture , personality or past experiences

According to one study , 61 per cent of organizational disputes take place between co-workers because of factors such as differences in personality , goal conflicts and ethical issues (Schieberi . Thus , these are some of the factors behind philosophical discontinuity . Managers might have differences of opinion regarding ethical issues , or their might be discrepancies between goals , which lead to disagreements

The problems which arise as a result of this phenomenon are low productivity , poor staff relations , and high turnover . For this purpose there is the need of taking certain measures to overcome this problem This discusses how the problem can be resolved using effective communication and decision making

Effective Communication

Effective communication is one way to resolve the problem of philosophical discontinuity . As our background readings emphasize active listening is a key component of effective communication . Thus the problem under discussion can be resolved if both parties listen...