Negotiation

People become more and more judgmental and perceptual , distortions become greater and greater. Differences are highlighted, similarities overlooked, and the desire to understand the other position deteriorates quickly. The pressure finally is not to be objective or innovative, or seek the best solution, but to win at any cost. So a temporary winner emerges, but the disagreement is really not resolved. And the subjugation of differences lays the groundwork for future internal strife. When events…

Motivation In real life, there is no such thing as the assumption complete information in decision making. Individuals are called to make decisions on cases where parties possess some private information and others not. Often people need to signal to others some of their private information, especially when the other party must take an action that affects their payoff. Game theory tries to illustrate these conditions with signaling theory. Often parties with conflicting interests face monetary…

There are different types of conflict styles, and many scholar believes that not any approach is better or worse, and approach may change in different circumstance. "The duel concern model suggest that, regardless of culture, avoiding is the result of low concern for both one's own and the other party's interest (Chi & Fink)." However, some researcher suggest that avoiding is understood differently across the culture; (Kim & Leung). It suggests that not any specific conflict style is better than…

Structural Theories Structural theories attempt to correlate conflicts within generalizations and common themes for understanding. Personally speaking, generalizing disputes and concepts often lead to misunderstanding or misrepresentation of the associated events. For example, conflicts are usually associated with a start and finish model detailing the initial conflict and the effects of the conflict. This viewpoint is often popularized due to its ability to summarize and quickly highlight…

In the letter to the people of New York James Madison explains his plan on how to avoid the creations of factions. He provides two suggestions on how to avoid groups forming factions. The first is to control its effects and remove the causes of factions.The first idea that James Madison gives on how to avoid the problem of factions is by controlling the effects. The quote that says this is, “The inference to which we are brought is, that the causes of faction cannot be removed, and that relief…

1, Be prepared- Start preparing to resolve conflict by checking your own behavior. What are your buttons? Have they been pushed? How have you handled the situation so far? What is your own responsibility in the matter? 2, Don't wait- The sooner the conflict is resolved the easier it will be and the less likely it will blowup into something much larger. Promptness gives you an example to of behaviour to work with and refer to and helps with reducing any building tension and help the…

I agree, with you totally in respect to an argument. Civil exchange of opinions is respected opposing view. When identifying an argument it’s likely to encounter contrast amongst two individuals. One individual objecting to disagree on one or more topics. Although, it may possibly stimulated from emotions or life experiences. To initiate an argument can resurface childhood conditions, influence, and/or beliefs. I agree, with you totally in respect to an argument. Civil exchange of opinions is…

f. How might advances in communication technology help this group? Informational databases, Email systems and cell phones will be the three best technologies for communications in this group. If they have any question on how to stop the overpopulation of animals, want the history of the animal shelter they are working with, or need any other information or research the informational database would be their best resource. For cell phones or emails, if anyone is late, Tyler, and does not have time…

Conflict Identification and Resolution A couple years ago I was internally recruited by my company for an expat assignment in South America. I was grouped with five other U.S. employees to travel down to Brazil for a three year assignment. With apprehension and excitement in my heart I packed up my life and my wife and started the journey. The team and our families arrived within days of each other to start our new adventure. During the first three weeks each family was assigned a local…

Is the federal government effective if separate parties control the Executive and Legislative branches? Why or why not? In my opinion there is negatives and positives if one party or both parties controlled both the executive and legislative branches. If these two branches were controlled by the same parties than other parties are generally not considered. Hearing every side is key to making decisions when it comes to any conflict or concern within the government. Allowing one party to control…