Organizational Conflict Management Strategies and Their Relationship to Leadership Personality Among the Staff of Sports Activity Institutions in Khanaqin District

Abstract

The aim of this research is to identify the organizational conflict management strategies adopted within sports activity institutions in the Khanaqin District and determine their effectiveness in enhancing institutional performance. It also seeks to explore the relationship between conflict management strategies and the leadership personality of the staff within these institutions. The researcher employed the descriptive method using correlational relations, as it is the most appropriate approach for addressing the research problem. The research population consisted of the staff working in sports activity institutions in Khanaqin District, specifically the instructors of the Directorate of Physical Education, totaling (50) individuals. A total of (8) individuals were excluded for participating in the pilot study, along with (12) administrators who were not directly involved in training-related tasks. Furthermore, (6) questionnaires were excluded due to non-return or failure to meet the statistical analysis requirements, leaving a final sample of (24) valid participants. The researcher concluded that there is a strong and positive correlation between organizational conflict management strategies and leadership personality. This indicates that individuals possessing high-level leadership traits are more capable of employing effective approaches in managing conflicts within the sports work environment. The results also showed that the sample members tend to use collaborative and integrative strategies in conflict management, reflecting a high level of organizational awareness that enhances harmony among employees within the institution.

The researcher recommends the adoption of leadership development programs within sports institutions, focusing on emotional intelligence, decision-making, and negotiation skills, in order to improve the staff’s competence in managing organizational conflict. Additionally, it is recommended that sports institutions adopt scientific strategies in conflict resolution, with an emphasis on the collaborative approach due to its significant role in strengthening functional relationships and achieving collective goals.