Conflict management style of deans in state universities and colleges in Region VI: Its relationship to job satisfaction and performance of faculty members

Abstract

The study aimed to find out the conflict management style of the deans as perceived by themselves and by the faculty members, and job satisfaction of and performance of the faculty. The deans and the faculty agreed that deans resolve conflicts using the collaborating style. The deans and the faculty members' perceptions did not vary significantly by age, sex, civil status, educational qualification, length of service and academic rank. Most of the faculty members were satisfied with their jobs and have good performance.