MTM Dijkstra

Dr. MTM Dijkstra is an Assistant Professor at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, holding roles in the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities (Organization Sciences), Network Institute, and Organization & Processes of Organizing in Society (OPOS). His research focuses on meso-level organizational dynamics influencing group and individual behavior, particularly conflict management, team cooperation, and the social functions of gossip. He employs experimental, vignette, and survey methods.

Research Interests:

• Task vs. relationship conflict consequences
• Conflict management strategies
• Gossip's role in team dynamics
• Employee well-being in collaborative settings

Recent work emphasizes reputational concerns and prosocial behavior linked to gossip, with publications in Journal of Decision Making and Current Opinion in Psychology. Active in projects like 'Conflict Personalization' and 'Your Message Matters', he contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals through organizational behavior insights.

Teaching includes courses on cooperation/conflict and academic writing.