El Amara Tribe of Egypt: Conflict Resolution

The case study revolves around Amir Hashem El Dandarawy, the leader of the El Amara tribe in Upper Egypt, who faces two pressing conflicts. El Dandarawy must navigate these conflicts, mediate between the embattled families, and assert his tribe's rights while maintaining neutrality and integrity. The case examines El Dandarawy's leadership style; prominent Western leadership models such as servant leadership, transformational leadership, situational leadership, and ethical leadership; and different approaches to conflict resolution in Arab culture, including mediation, negotiation, consultation, and consensus-building. Students are challenged to compare and contrast Western and Eastern approaches to leadership and conflict resolution.

This case can be used in undergraduate- and graduate-level courses on leadership, intercultural communication, and culture studies. It is particularly relevant for organizational behaviour classes, where students can delve into the intricacies of leadership styles and decision-making under challenging circumstances. Additionally, it aligns with cross-cultural management courses, offering insights into the complexities of navigating cultural differences and resolving conflicts within diverse organizational contexts. After working through the case and assignment questions, students will be able to do the following:<ul><li>Understand the role of leadership in resolving conflicts within a given cultural context.</li><li>Analyze the challenges and dynamics of resolving conflicts within a tribe.</li><li>Develop cultural understanding and sensitivity.</li><li>Compare and contrast Western and Arab approaches to conflict resolution.</li><li>Apply conflict resolution strategies to real-life scenarios.</li><li>Enhance critical thinking and decision-making skills.</li></ul>

• conflict resolution
• leadership
• cultural competence