International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management United Kingdom Vol. III, Issue 7, July 2015 Licensed under Creative Common Page 938 http://ijecm.co.uk/ ISSN 2348 0386 OCCUPATIONAL STRESS AND CONFLICT MANAGEMENT IN ORGANIZATIONS: UNDERSTANDING THE ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR Moses Kipnyango Beru School of Human Resource Development, Department of Development Studies, Moi University, Eldoret, Kenya mosesberu2000@yahoo.com Hellen Kilelo School of Human Resource Development, Department of Development Studies, Moi University, Eldoret, Kenya hellenkileloh@gmail.com Kipkemboi Jacob Rotich School of Human Resource Development, Department of Development Studies, Moi University, Eldoret, Kenya richardorotich@gmail.com Abstract The field of Organizational Behaviour is reputed for its vastness. As a result, this paper discusses the critical aspects of conflict and stress in modern day organizations including their resolution approaches and mechanisms. In addition, the paper outlines various ways in which stress and conflict management enhances the understanding of the field of Organizational Behaviour. The study argues that organizational conflict and occupational stress are two sides of the same coin whereas a holistic study of organizational conflict and occupational stress (causes, manifestations and management strategies) deepens our understanding of organization behaviour. It is envisioned that scholars and practitioners in the fields of psychology, conflict studies, Organizational Behaviour and Human Resource Management among others will find this paper useful to their endeavors. Keywords: Conflict, Stress, Management, Organizational Behaviour