ENConflicts exist in every type of organizations. Conflict management requires recognition that conflict is occurring. In this paper we present analyzed negative aspects of conflicts in public health institutions of Lithuania. 94 anonymous questionnaires were sent to the top level managers of public health institutions of Lithuania in March – April of 2011. Response rate was 58 percent. In order to clarify top level managers’ view towards conflicts in the public health institutions and their impact on work, a quantitative research method was chosen. The anonymous questionnaire was used. Results showed that respondents consider conflicts in organizations as negative phenomenon which decreases work efficiency. Keywords: conflict, conflict management, value, health care sector, Lithuania.