How Communication and Conflict influence Walmart

COMMUNICATION AND CONFLICT: WALMART
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Table of Contents TOC \o "1-3" \h \z \u Executive Summary PAGEREF _Toc66391197 \h 3Introduction PAGEREF _Toc66391198 \h 4Theoretical Framework PAGEREF _Toc66391199 \h 5Internal Issues PAGEREF _Toc66391200 \h 9High Employee Turnover PAGEREF _Toc66391201 \h 9Work Overload PAGEREF _Toc66391202 \h 10Unfair Labor Practices PAGEREF _Toc66391203 \h 11Wage Conflict PAGEREF _Toc66391204 \h 12Lack of Proper Internal Communication PAGEREF _Toc66391205 \h 13Analysis of Communication and Conflict in Walmart PAGEREF _Toc66391206 \h 14Demotivation PAGEREF _Toc66391207 \h 14Communication During Tough Times PAGEREF _Toc66391208 \h 15Tackling Internal Problems: PAGEREF _Toc66391209 \h 16Conflict Management PAGEREF _Toc66391210 \h 17Recommendations PAGEREF _Toc66391211 \h 19Conclusion PAGEREF _Toc66391212 \h 19Bibliography PAGEREF _Toc66391213 \h 21
Executive Summary
Communication, especially in the context of the organization, is of significant importance. It represents the culture of the organization and the underlying issues faced by the company. Conflict management is another vital area that is affected by the communication strategy of the company. Communication and conflict management shapes the long-term destiny of the company. These factors affect the culture, environment, financial health, and legacy of the company. An organization can survive in the short run with conflicts, but its survival would be dependent on employee relationships in the lob run. This report is an analysis of communication and conflict at Walmart. The findings revealed that there are many underlying problems behind the surface of current issues. The communication strategy is not clear and is one-sided. Employees are not involved in the decision-making process and face uncertainty. There are many concerns regarding the wage rates and labour practices at the company. Many employees are not happy with their internal practices and do not like the un-clarity of their future. Recommendations include the use of a two-way communication strategy to incorporate employee feedback. The company should also adopt clarity and transparency in internal communication. It should also consider including non-monetary benefits to motivate employees and listen to their work-life balance considerations. These recommendations acted upon will help in sharing a positive culture for the company. Good employee relationships are crucial for the long-term success and financial benefits of the company.
Introduction
The main topic of this analysis is communication and conflict in the context of Walmart. Communication plays a significant role in shaping the culture and behaviour of the organization. For this matter, special consideration has been given in the literature to organizational communication. Conflict management is another vital area in the context of organizational research. Communication also plays a pivotal role in conflict management. This report discusses theories of both communication and conflict and discusses their implications in the context of organizations.
It is then followed by the analysis of the internal issues of Walmart. The analysis has been made from the perspectives of communication and conf...