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Social conflicts and co-operation in the field of computer science: A cross-cultural comparison |
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MENA Dubai 2003 Abstract
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Annedore Schultze
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Conflict behavior is often studied in relation to characteristics of the cultural context. The well-known cultural dimensions collectivism and individualism finally may have an impact on the conflict-strategies in different cultures. In this approach some mediating factor have not been taken into account: the norms, the normative power of international communities, the special field, task and content of work. This study used a problem-centred interview and the questionnaires RAHIM ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT INVENTORY.
The sample included questioning of 75 German and 77 Indian scientists employed in university and company research institutes.
Results showed significant differences between the two cultures arise for the dominant and avoiding conflict handling style. While the average German computer scientist as co-worker, superior and subordinate, behaves more dominant than the average Indian, the latter is more avoiding. These findings correspond with those of numerous other cross-cultural studies with other occupational groups.
At least in their plans and self-assessments, computer scientists clearly preferred the integrative conflict handling style. |
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