Differences in Experiential and Non-Experiential Learners' Reactions to Conflict between Individual and Organization: Implications for Teaching Organization Behavior

Abstract

Personnel in industrial organizations everywhere are engaged in activities aimed at resolving conflicts between organizational and individual needs. The psychological tendency of individuals to seek fulfillment of their various needs, beliefs, and expectations which often conflict with organizational goals underlies much of the explanation of personnel motivation and behavior. [8, p. 372] The research reported here was conducted to focus attention on differences in how experiential and non- experiential learners respond to conflicts between individual traits and organizational demands. Understanding these differences has essential implications for teaching topics in organization behavior.