Essays Tagged: "Conflict management"

Conflict Management. The military has no single approach to conflict management.

Conflict ManagementWebster's defines conflict as: To come into collision; be in mutual opposition (2 ... ome into collision; be in mutual opposition (274). If you wanted to choose an organization to study conflict in, you would have to look no further than the military. The military has no single approac ... many individual personalities within a multitude of internal systems to be able to singularize the conflict. It is often the case that the conflict you are having was caused by a system put into plac ...

(3 pages) 323 1 3.1 Apr/2002

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Military & International Conflicts & Security

judical review and what it means in a democracy

as abortion, gun control, or crime problems, judicial review may prove to bea useful instrument for conflict management. At its core, the purpose ofjudicial review is to make sure that policies create ... ous studies regarding the separation of powers in American democracyfocused on constitutional-level conflicts between Congress and thepresident, but there has also been a great deal of focus in the pa ...

(6 pages) 242 1 4.1 May/2002

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Law

judical review and its criticisms

s abortion, gun control, or crime problems, judicial review may prove to be a useful instrument for conflict management. At its core, the purpose of judicial review is to make sure that policies creat ... us studies regarding the separation of powers in American democracy focused on constitutional-level conflicts between Congress and the President, but there has also been a great deal of focus in the p ...

(7 pages) 227 0 3.7 May/2002

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Law

Conflict Management

In search of an article on conflict management at workplace, it was educational to come across an article that read; One topic ... come across an article that read; One topic that is of interest to most people in the workplace is conflict; how it works, how to avoid it, and how to deal with it when it occurs. It is indeed rare f ... th it when it occurs. It is indeed rare for an organization that does not have to face the issue of conflict, and how to harness it so that it produces positive results rather than destruction. It is ...

(4 pages) 600 0 3.0 Nov/2002

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management

Conflict Management

Conflict ManagementIf you have to deal with other people, sooner or later, you will have to deal wit ... other people, sooner or later, you will have to deal with conflict. Conflict is not inherently bad. Conflict simply stems from differing viewpoints. Since no two people view the world exactly the same ... iew the world exactly the same way, disagreement is quite normal. There are many different types of conflicts. Conflict can be within yourself when you are not living according to your values. It can ...

(3 pages) 351 0 4.6 Mar/2003

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management

This report is about conflict management support with some case studies.

Conflict ManagementThe principles of conflict managementDr. Kenneth W. Thomas defines conflict as th ... ely affected, something we care about. The more deeply we care about something the more intense the conflict.The traditional approach holds that all conflict is bad and that a good manager will work t ... ct is bad and that a good manager will work to minimize conflict at all costs. Now we learn to view conflict as potentially helpful, because it increases an organization's competency and productivity. ...

(5 pages) 282 0 3.6 Jul/2003

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management

Conflict Management and Resolution for Teams.

Conflict Management and Resolution for Teams"Conflict is the gadfly of thought. It stirs us to obser ... f individuals with varying experiences, thought processes and expectations work together as a team, conflict is inevitable. While many people see conflict as a sign of failure, teams can potentially u ... le see conflict as a sign of failure, teams can potentially use conflict as an asset. Understanding conflict dynamics and cultural approaches to conflict management help teams to distill key points vi ...

(11 pages) 1378 1 4.5 Nov/2003

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management

The principles of conflict management: The reasons why conflict occur in the workplace and tips on how to resolve them.

The principles of conflict management:Dr. Kenneth W. Thomas defines conflict as the process, which begins when we perc ... ively affect, something we care about. The more deeply we care about something the more intense the conflict.If you have to deal with people, sooner or later, you will have to deal with conflict. Conf ... with people, sooner or later, you will have to deal with conflict. Conflict is not inherently bad. Conflicts simply stems from differing viewpoints. Since no two people view the world exactly the sam ...

(6 pages) 612 1 4.5 Jan/2004

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management

Deals with issues related to Conflict Management

Conflict ManagementOrganizational Behavior-MGT 331Any manager knows that conflict is something that ... another. Any manager has to know how to deal with and overcome. Although when people hear the word conflict, they think that something bad may have happened, that is not necessary true. Conflict simp ... e are exactly alike, disagreement is quite normal between people. There are many different forms of conflicts, and can be within yourself when you are not living according to your values or it may ari ...

(4 pages) 276 0 5.0 Feb/2004

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

Donna Dubinsky and Apple Computer

Donna Dubinsky and Apple ComputerDescribes a major conflict within Apple Computer in 1985 over control of product distribution. The founder and chairma ... is process would be practically and financially unworkable. Presents her defensive and unsuccessful conflict management, culminating in her threatened resignation.This case deals with the recipients o ... ion not consideredPower - political dynamics not supportingLeadership?CommunicationLeadership stylesConflict - no third part interventionCyclical model of interpersonal conlict (Walton) - issues behav ...

(2 pages) 309 0 3.4 Feb/2004

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Marketing

Self Directed Learning Teams

g skills must be mastered: participation, listening, communication, leadership, self-assessment and conflict management. Within this analysis, it will be examined and illustrated why these values are ... nother (http://www.interlinktc.com/achieving.html).Open communication can also address problems and conflicts prior to them occurring. Good communication also facilitates in building trust between tea ...

(3 pages) 302 0 5.0 Mar/2004

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management

Conflict Management Styles

Conflict, which is a natural outcome of human interaction, begins when one individual perceives that ... ttitudes, values, or beliefs are incongruent with those of another individual. I will discuss three conflict management approaches/styles that are used in my United States Army unit.Understanding Conf ... hes/styles that are used in my United States Army unit.Understanding Conflict IssuesThe presence of conflict among employees can have both negative and positive consequences for organizations. Perhaps ...

(3 pages) 462 3 4.6 Mar/2004

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management

Team A. Nature of Conflict and its Causes

Nature of Conflict and its CausesUnderstanding conflict dynamics and cultural approaches to conflict managemen ... management help teams to distill key points vital to a successful and productive resolution of team conflict.There are four basic types of conflict: emotional, cognitive, constructive and destructive. ... ic types of conflict: emotional, cognitive, constructive and destructive. Emotional and destructive conflicts lead to an inability to resolve issues. Cognitive and constructive conflicts are a necessa ...

(8 pages) 422 1 5.0 May/2004

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

Conflict Management Styles

Conflict is one of the most destructive behaviors in business around the world. Conflict is a realit ... recon with, it is a natural result when people with diverse personalities and skills work together. Conflict is not a matter of winning or losing, it is a matter of degree and that workplace conflicts ... of degree and that workplace conflicts can have positive outcomes too. Company wide we often manage conflicts using collaborative and problem solving approaches, however, there are times when individu ...

(4 pages) 152 0 0.0 Jul/2004

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management

CONFLICT MANAGEMENT

Conflict ManagementIn the Merriam-Webster dictionary, conflict is defined as "a: competitive or oppo ... wishes, or external or internal demands c: fight, battle, war."(Merriam-Webster online dictionary) Conflict can occur in any place at any time. According to the UOP e-text, Organizational Behavior, " ... sms create frictions between individuals or groups."(UOP e-text Pg 127). There are several types of conflict that can come about. In any organization, conflict is going to occur but there has to be a ...

(13 pages) 252 0 3.3 Oct/2004

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management

United Nations: Aged organization facing new problems

The 20th century has proven to be the most challenging in terms of international relations, conflict management and diplomacy. The last century has seen two world wars, one Cold War, which spa ... or no hardware to protect the peacekeepers is an idealistic tradition that is not viable in today's conflict resolution environment. This practice endangers the lives of UN personnel and the willingne ...

(10 pages) 225 0 4.7 Dec/2004

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Government > United Nations

The Stanford Prison Study done by Philip Zimbardo,discuss how Zimbardo's findings apply to similar real-life events happening today. Be sure to find and present examples

e time was running his own business as a corporate trainer and consultant. He conducted seminars on conflict management, team building etc but on the show, there was a completely different individual. ...

(1 pages) 88 0 3.0 Jun/2005

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Sociology

Conflict Management in Negotiations

Conflict Management in the Negotiation is an expressed struggle between two or more interdependent p ... ference from others in achieving their goals (Wilmot, 1998, pg.34). It would seem strange to have a conflict within a conflict, wouldn't it? The whole negotiation process is in existence because of so ... wouldn't it? The whole negotiation process is in existence because of some sort of disagreement or conflict, and aside from the actual act of the negotiation, I want to discuss some of the "behind th ...

(6 pages) 164 0 3.0 Jul/2005

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management

Workplace Observation: Comfort Suites

e aspects that will be briefly discussed are communication, diversity, dress code and language, and conflict management.The way communication flows at Comfort Suites is primarily through word of mouth ... respectful. Racial slurs, off-color jokes and disrespect are handled by verbal or written warnings.Conflict management between employees is left to the individuals involved to work out. This often ca ...

(3 pages) 70 0 0.0 Oct/2006

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies

Gene One Generic Benchmarking

Under the criterion/theme, "Apply conflict management methods to enhance group and team performance, I have chosen the issue of "Resol ... he company advised the leadership team of the plans to go public and transition into an IPO all the conflict began with the team. Gene One's leadership team will need to work on resolving their confli ... ectual property concerns (Fontana, 2006). Microsoft and Novell realize that they need to resolve theconflicts they have had with each other to ensure that the customers are satisfied. Mainly the custo ...

(16 pages) 677 0 4.2 Nov/2006

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies