Causes of Conflict

Structural Factors

Specialization (The experts in fields)
Interdependance (A company as a whole can't operate w/o other departments)
Common Resources (Sharing the same secretary)
Goal Differences (One person wants production to rise and others want communication to rise)
Authority Relationships (The boss and employees beneath him/her)
Status Inconsistencies
Jurisdicational Ambiguities (Who can discipline who)

Personal Factors

Skills and Abilities
Conflict management style
Personalities
Perception
Values and Ethics
Emotions
Communication barriers
Cultural Differences