Abstract:
This study explores the determinants of conflict between employees and employers and their
impact on productivity in Habesha Cement Share Company. Effective conflict management is
crucial for fostering a productive and harmonious relationship between employees and their
company, ultimately influencing overall productivity. The primary objective of this research paper
is to elucidate the factors that contribute to conflict and its subsequent effects on the productivity
of Habesha Cement Share Company. By identifying and understanding these factors, the study
aims to provide valuable insights that can inform strategies for improving conflict management
processes and enhancing productivity within the organizational context. The study investigated
the nature of conflict between department, community, employees and organization. This research
approach applied for this study was a qualitative approach in nature Explanatory research design
in qualitative research aims to explore and explain the relationships between variables or
phenomena. Unlike descriptive research that focuses on providing a detailed account of a
situation, explanatory research seeks to uncover the underlying reasons or mechanisms behind
observed patterns. A self-administered questionnaire was used for data collection from the
employees of selected Habesha cement Share Company using convenient sampling techniques.
From the total population 652 selected as random sampling select 75 samples as purposive
sampling method questionnaires distributed, 71 were collected and used for further analysis.
Correlation analysis and multiple linear regressions were used to analyze the gathered data. Most
of the results are statistically significant. The findings of the study indicate that conflict
management surpasses the anticipated value, and the identified causes of this conflict encompass
departmental, individual, organizational, and community factors. This implies a substantial
impact on productivity, either enhancing or diminishing performance.
