How Do Large Companies Resolve Conflicts Between Marketing and IT Departments?

Hi, I just want to ask how large organizations resolve conflicts of interest between major departments in that organization. For example, the Marketing department and the IT department?

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In large organizations, conflict of interest between major departments such as Marketing and IT can arise due to competing priorities, resource allocation, or differing objectives. To address these conflicts effectively, organizations typically establish clear communication channels, define roles and responsibilities, and implement conflict resolution mechanisms. Open dialogue, mediation, and involving neutral third parties can help in resolving conflicts amicably and ensuring the smooth functioning of the organization.

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Hi Alvin23, Welcome to citehr.com!

I just want to ask how large organizations resolve conflicts of interest between major departments in that organization, e.g., the Marketing department and the I.T. department?

Resolving conflicts of interest between two departments is usually done by the CEO, keeping in mind the goals of the company. Tools/methods used by CEOs with whom I have worked closely:

1. Meetings with both sides - hear their viewpoints on the respective issues.
2. Reverse the roles - both sides present the other's perspectives.
3. Ask them to meet among themselves to arrive at a solution - which usually happens.
4. If step 3 fails - the CEO makes the final decision on the matter.

I hope this has answered your question.

Cheerio, Rajat Joshi

Hi Alvin!

There are 5 steps in managing conflicts:

1) Analyzing the conflict

2) Determining management strategy

3) Pre-negotiation

4) Negotiation

5) Post-negotiation

And there are 5 Conflict Management Strategies:

1) Collaboration

2) Compromise

3) Competition

4) Accommodation

5) Avoidance

One of these or a combination of these may be used by large corporates to resolve conflicts within the organization. A person in the HR department could very well be the grievance manager and could take this up with the departments having the conflict.

Hope this info was useful to you.

Cheers!

Lalita

Hi, everyone. It's me again. Actually, I was supposed to recommend a solution that can resolve conflicts between departments. Can anyone please help me? Thanks.