Enhancing economic development through organizational conflict in Delta State civil service

Abstract

This research looked at organizational conflict as a panacea for economic development. The Delta State Civil Service was the subject of the research. A five-point Likert scale questionnaire was used to gather the respondents' replies. The study questions were assessed with the use of descriptive statistics and a correlation matrix, and the questionnaire was coded using an excel spreadsheet. The respondents' profiles were also examined using manual basic percentage analysis. With the help of SPSS version 23, the study's assumptions were put to the test utilising multiple regression statistical methods. The results showed that there is a significant positive relationship between the Economic Development (ED) of Delta State Civil Service Commission, and Gender Negotiation (NG) (0.001–0.005); there is also a significant positive relationship between Economic Development (ED) and collective bargaining (CB) (0.000–0.05); The p-value (0.0030.05) with Economic Development of Delta State Civil Service Commission shows that there is a significant positive relationship between interpersonal communication (IC) and Economic Development (ED) of Delta State Civil Service Commission (0.0170.05); According to the study's findings, organizational conflict significantly and favourably impacted the economic development of  Delta State Civil Service Commission in Delta State, Nigeria. The study recommends that Delta State Civil Service Commission maintain and enhance its interpersonal communication, as this would act as the driving force behind increased economic development.