DB Forum 2

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BIBLICAL PERSPECTIVE 3

Biblical Perspective

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Biblical Perspective

The organizational challenge was based on the conflicting roles between employees and various departments. From a biblical viewpoint, people can have equal roles, but when conflict arises, the primary process to be involved in conflict resolution. For instance, Proverbs 15:1 says that “A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” The verse applies to finding solutions to the organizational problem by looking at the challenge from various perspectives.

A gentle answer is based on the positive feedbacks that are given during conflict resolution. When employees are involved in a conflict, instead of negatively reacting to the situation, the management should e optimistic about the situation and offer positive comments. For instance, when an employee feels offended by a senior executive, the human resource department should focus on establishing the cause of the matter (Winston, 2018). Also, they should condemn the behavior and not the person that has wronged the other. Condemning a person is like using harsh words in a conflict resolution process. The outcome could be poor work relations in the organization since one party will lack trust in the organizational policies.

Also, the bible encourages people to rely on better judgment when interacting with others, as well as having higher empathy practices. Biblically, one should judge others the way they would prefer to be judged. Therefore, in the organization setting, the members must have better decision-making skills that would ensure unity among them (Winston, 2018). When conflicts arise, compassion should play a critical role by looking at the matter from each other’s perspective instead of blame games. With biblical practices, the organizational conflict resolution process is enhanced.

Reference

Winston, B. E. (2018). Biblical principles of hiring and developing employees. New York: Palgrave Macmillan.