Conflict Management Model Based on Behaviorism and Effective Communication in Social Security Treatment Management in Markazi Province

Authors

    Gholamreza Mirzaei PhD Student, Department of Management, Saveh Branch, Islamic Azad University, Saveh, Iran
    Morteza Ghasemi * Associate professor, Department of Health Services Administration, south Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran ghasemimorteza32@yahoo.com
    Maryam Majidi Assistant Professor, Department of Management, Saveh Branch, Islamic Azad University, Saveh, Iran
    Mohammad Mehtari Arani Assistant Professor, Faculty of Management, Payam Noor University, Tehran, Iran
https://doi.org/10.61838/kman.ijimob.5.5.4

Keywords:

Conflict management, behaviorism, effective communication

Abstract

Objective: Human resource management is one of the most complex and challenging topics in contemporary organizations. One of the challenging aspects of this field is conflict management among organizational employees. The main goal of this study is to present a conflict management model based on behaviorism and effective communication in the Social Security Treatment Management of Markazi Province.

Methodology: The statistical population of this qualitative research consists of experts and managers from the Social Security Treatment Management of Markazi Province. Snowball sampling is used in this study. The sample size is set at 16 individuals. To collect qualitative data, interviews were conducted with experts. The data were analyzed using directed content analysis.

Findings: Ultimately, 58 subcategories were identified within 17 main categories, which were introduced as dimensions of conflict management in two sections: behaviorism and effective communication.

Conclusion: Therefore, based on these dimensions, successful implementation of conflict management models can be achieved in organizations.

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Published

2025-09-01

Submitted

2025-09-11

Revised

2025-11-25

Accepted

2025-12-01

How to Cite

Mirzaei, G., Ghasemi, M., Majidi, M., & Mehtari Arani, M. (2025). Conflict Management Model Based on Behaviorism and Effective Communication in Social Security Treatment Management in Markazi Province. International Journal of Innovation Management and Organizational Behavior (IJIMOB), 5(5), 1-11. https://doi.org/10.61838/kman.ijimob.5.5.4