Published in Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 25 ISSUE 3
Written by Kolade Kamilu BOLARINWA, Adefunke F. O. AYINDE, Abiodun E. OBAYELU

The study aims at exploring the effect of conflict management techniques on employees’ job performance in Federal Colleges of Agriculture in South-West Nigeria. A descriptive research design was used to solicit information from employees, and the instrument used was a questionnaire. A multistage sampling technique was used: the first stage was random sampling of 2 colleges out of 5 colleges in South-West Nigeria, and a random sampling technique was used to sample 162 employees from 1,621 employees in the 2 colleges. Data were analysed using frequency counts, percentages, the mean, and the Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient (PPMC). Structural factors ( =3.0) were adjudged to be the predominant determinant of conflict in the two colleges. Collaborative was the most effective technique ( =4.0) that brought the harmony necessary to increase employees’ performance in the two colleges. Job performance was statistically significant to conflict management techniques. Organization directors and managers should sensitize their employees to techniques to resolve conflicts and create an enabling work environment that will enhance job performance.

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