title: Conflict: an imperative for success.
abstract: Conflict in organizations of any type is inevitable. Medical institutions, particularly multispecialty clinics, are no exception. This paper presents an examination of the anatomy of conflict in group practice settings. Several case studies, including the "Hunterdon Experiment," are presented to illustrate the outcome of conflict situations where management was unable to direct its energy to productive ends. Recommendations are made for identifying, considering, and resolving conflicts in a proactive fashion. The conflict management role of the top management of the organization is described, with particular emphasis on the pivotal position of the Medical Director.
mesh_terms: D003220:Conflict, Psychological; D006739:Hospital Administration; D006744:Hospital Bed Capacity, 100 to 299; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D008505:Medical Staff, Hospital / Q000523:psychology*; D009515:New Jersey; D009936:Organizational Innovation; D008486:Physician Executives