Organizational Behavior Class Discussion

Assume you are the manager and you must choose a strategy to intervene in a conflict situation described below. Describe the strategy you would use to address this conflict. Consider strategies to reducing conflict including: physical separation, use of rules and regulations, limiting intergroup interaction, use of integrators, confrontation and negotiation, third-party consultation, rotation of members, identification of interdependent tasks, use of intergroup training. Which approach, or approaches might you try and why.

Scenario:

Three complaints have filtered upward to you from long- term employees concerning a newly hired individual. This person has a pierced nose and a visible tattoo. The work performance of the individual is adequate and the person does not have to see customers; however, the employees who have complained allege that the professional appearance of the office area has been compromised.

no less than 200 words.