However, when exploring conflict in a workplace, one‟s gender role may not be the sole determinant of conflict management strategies. This idea has been illustrated through previous research that has focused on a one- dimensional treatment of conflict, and has shown inconsistent results (Song et al., 2006). In addition to gender roles and conflict management, this study recognizes the necessity of a mediating variable to further explain conflict management. Organizational status is a variable that may assist researchers in understanding conflict (Dansereau & Markham, 1987). One previous study adds to the significance of status by explaining “organizational status may be n important determinant of conflict management style” (Brewer et al., 2002, p. 81). Thus, in order to develop an increased understanding of organizational communication and interactions, the purpose of this study is to explore status as a mediating variable between gender roles and conflict management styles in an organizational setting.