Challenges and Practices of Conflict Management at Faculty of Education- Hantoub University of Gezira –Sudan
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The study's primary purpose is to identify the conflict management style of the Faculty of Education (Hantoub), University of Gezira –Sudan staff and to identify any significant difference in the conflict management style between the staff according to their academic ranking and age group. The study used a survey design, and the participants were 76 staff. The data collection instrument was a questionnaire. Quantitative data were analyzed through descriptive (mean scores) and inferential statistics (one-way ANOVA). The findings suggest that Hantoub employees often support accommodating others in conflict, with cooperation and compromise as typical strategies. Avoiding or competing is less critical. There are no significant differences among the staff conflict management approaches based on age groups and academic positions. It is recommended that the Faculty of Education (Hantoub) leaders consider their staff conflict management style to facilitate the resolution of disputes during work.
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