for NRS 415 Explain what factors lead to conflict in professional practice Explain what factors lead to conflict in professional practice.  

for NRS 415 Explain what factors lead to conflict in professional practice

Explain what factors lead to conflict in professional practice.  

Collaboration is an essential and core value within professional practice. “The American Nurses Association (ANA) defines collaboration as “working cooperatively with others, especially in joint intellectual efforts, in a way that includes collegial action and respectful dialogue”” (Murphy, 2020). Dr. Murphy (2020) explains various barriers to collaboration and teamwork, such as: unequal power within a hierarchy, language conflicts, and a mutual feeling of not belonging among employees. These barriers can lead to conflict within a professional practice because it breaks down collaboration among co-workers.

Describe how organizational values and culture can influence the way conflict is addressed. 

Organizational values are attributes that an organization strives for within its employees and working environment. Patrick Lencioni (2002) discusses core values in his article, make your values mean something, and states company values help to distinguish an organization from its competitor. Values can evolve with the times, for example we have seen a growth in marketing towards diversity in the last decade or so. Organizational values are directed toward a distinct group who do, or hope to, share in the same values. Building on the example of diversity, as a nurse committed to practicing in diverse communities and collaborating on a team that provides equal opportunities to all, diversity is an important core value of mine and one I seek in employers. As organizations hire nurses who share in their core values, they change the culture toward one that is more inclusive and committed toward their mission and goals. This positive change will ultimately aid in resolving conflict because a good portion of the staff will share in these values and be dedicated to striving toward the same healthcare delivery model.