Conflict Across Organizational Boundaries: Managed Care organizations versus health care providers
Document Type
Article
Journal/Book Title
J Appl Psychol.
Volume
86
Publisher
American Psychological Association
Publication Date
2001
Abstract
This research examined conflicts that occur across organizational boundaries, specifically between managed care organizations and health care providers. Using boundary spanning theory as a framework, the authors identified 3 factors in the 1st study (30 interviews) that influence this conflict: (a) organizational power, (b) personal status differences of the individuals handling the conflict, and (c) their previous interactions. These factors affected the individuals' behavioral responses or emotions, specifically anger. After developing hypotheses, the authors tested them in a 2nd study using 109 conflict incidents drawn from 9 different managed care organizations. The results revealed that organizational power affects behavioral responses, whereas status differences and previous negative interactions affect emotions.
Recommended Citation
Callister, R. R. & Wall, J. A. Jr. 2001. Conflict Across Organizational Boundaries: Managed Care Organizations versus Health Care Providers. Journal of Applied Psychology, 86: 754-763.
Comments
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