TOWARD A METHOD OF EXPOSING HIDDEN ASSUMPTIONS IN MULTICULTURAL CONFLICT
- 1 February 1995
- journal article
- Published by Emerald in International Journal of Conflict Management
- Vol. 6 (2), 147-170
- https://doi.org/10.1108/eb022760
Abstract
This study examines the method of scenario analysis as a means of exposing hidden assumptions which cause misattributions that lead to multicultural conflict and as a way of assessing cross‐cultural understanding. Results from thirty‐five critical incident interviews of technical professionals and semi‐structured scenario questionnaires from graduate business and engineering students are presented. The results provide support for the use of scenarios as a method of exposing hidden assumptions leading to multicultural conflict and as a process which helps participants deal with the conflict. Implications for organizational research and practice are discussed, including the use of scenario analysis as an evaluation and measurement tool for culturally‐related conflict in organizations.Keywords
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