A Review and Problematization of Mature and Adolescent Areas of Conflict Research in Management Studies

Scholars of management studies have been interested in the study of conflict since the field’s inception. Some research areas of conflict have matured, while other areas are in their adolescence. Our review summarizes three mature areas (i.e. strategic alliances, workforce diversity, and negotiation) and explores in depth three burgeoning ones; i.e. power asymmetry, social dilemmas when organizing, and intergenerational conflict. In reviewing the emerging areas, we summarize key ideas and findings and conclude with a problematization of the area to propose future research directions.