...Personal Conflict Management Style Paper Mark A. Pitts Comm/330 July 1, 2013 Analyzing Personal Conflict Management Style Paper This paper describes three conflict management styles. I discuss the conflict management style I use most frequently, and why? And the difficulties I encounter in dealing with others who use different conflict management styles. In the paper I discuss advantages and disadvantages of each conflict management style. In conclusion I will describe conflict avoidance and its interrelationship with conflict management. The three conflict management styles are (1) Competition, (2) Compromise, and (3) Collaboration. The competition conflict-management style occurs when people stress winning a conflict at the expense of one or more other people. People who have power or want more power often seek to compete with others so that others will accept their point of view as the best position. The compromise style of conflict management attempts to find a middle ground—a solution that somewhat meets the needs of all concerned. The word “somewhat” is important. Although on the surface a compromise can look like a “win-win” approach, it can also create a lose-lose result if nobody gets what he or she wants or needs. When trying to reach a compromise, it comes with the expectation of losing something and winning something simultaneously; it is also expect that others win and lose as well. As shown in the compromise style, there...
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...Analyzing Personal Conflict Management Style Joyce Jones COMM 330 July 21, 2014 Jennifer Ruthruff Analyzing Personal Conflict Management Style The three types of conflict management styles that will analyzed in this paper is avoidance, accommodations, and collaborating. I will also discuss the conflict management style I frequently use and why. Then I will explain the difficulties that I have in dealing with other who use different conflict management styles. Then I will also discuss how avoidance and its interrelationship with conflict management conflict. The first-conflict management style I will review is the avoidance style.” Avoidance is when people try to ignore disagreements.” (Bebe & Masterson, 2009 p.g. 161) People who use this style usually they swallow their feelings they smile even though they are upset or feeling pain. They conduct themselves in this manner because they are more concerned with other people emotional state more than theirs. Avoiders also change the subject to circumvent a conflict. An avoider may also change the subject to avoid a conflict. When they find a conversation to stressful to deal with they change the topic of the conversation. This style is the least likely style that will resolve a conflict. There are advantages and disadvantages of this conflict management style. The disadvantages of this style is emotions remain escalated and it could signal to others that you do not care. The advantages of this management style is that it...
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...Strategies for Conflict Management in Nursing Carmen Buzea Lewis University Almost J, Doran D, Hall L, Laschinger H. Antecedents and consequences of intra-group conflict among nurses J. Almost et al. Antecedents and consequences of intra-group conflict. Journal of Nursing Management [serial online]. November 2010; 18(8):981-992. Available from: CINAHL Complete, Ipswich, MA. Accessed October 3, 2013. A research made at Ryerson University, in Toronto by Almost J. PhD, RN, Doran D, M, PhD, RN, FCAHS, MC Gillis Hall L, PhD, RN, FAAN, and Spence Laschinger H,K, PhD, RN, FAAN, FCAHS, test a hypothetical model between nurses and also conflict management style that result in job stress and job satisfaction. One of the main reason that contribute to nurse shortage derived from conflict among nurses that have also a negative impact on the retaining of competent staff and patient care. The outcome of conflict can be both functional and dysfunctional, but the workplace relationship consist more of dysfunctional conflict rather than functional conflict where in conjunction with a better collaboration and support can result in less job dissatisfaction that is the cause for nursing shortage. Studies are made and conflicts between doctors and nurses are reported but the most stressful type of conflict that result in job stress remain among nurses. Four studies were analyzed and provide provision for the previous circumstances of conflict in nursing work place. Core self- evaluation...
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...Conflict Management in the Workplace Introduction Conflict management in the workplace is an issue that every leader, manager, or employee has to deal with at one time or another. The basics of conflict management include improving communication, teamwork, and a systematic approach to solving the disagreement. This paper explores various techniques that can be utilized to manage conflict in the workplace. Workplace Conflict Management Conflict is defined by Hellriegel, Slocum and Woodman as “the process in which one party perceives that its interests are being opposed or negatively affected by another party” (p. 362). Sometimes conflict that be a positive force within an organization, while at other times it is a negative force. An example of conflict as a positive force is that the creation and resolution of conflict may lead the company to constructive problem solving. It may also lead people to search for ways of changing how they do things. The conflict resolution process can ultimately be a stimulus for positive change within an organization (Hellriegel, Slocum and Woodman, p. 364). However, conflict may also have serious negative effects on an organization. For example, conflict may divert efforts from goal attainment or it may deplete resources (particularly time and money) (Hellriegel, Slocum and Woodman, p. 364). Conflict also may negatively affect the psychological well-being of employees and cause stress (Hellriegel, Slocum and Woodman, p. 364)...
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...tEXECUTIVE SUMMARY The paper identifies different source and causes of different types of conflict in the work place. Analysis of the conflict was done with the aid of Blake and Mouton’s model of conflict management. The paper reflects on a real life observation using brightlands care home. Conflicts observed in the home were analysed and discussed. Manager positions in handling the conflict were also analysed using Blake and Mouton’s conflict management style model. Five conflict management style (competitor, collaborator, compromiser, accommodator and avoider) were used to analysed the conflict were based on the research of Blake and Mouton (1964). Using the conflict scenario, the paper critically discussed various approach towards conflict resolution within and between groups. 1.0 INTRODUCTION Conflict is a normal and natural aspect of life and the working environment hardly do without one form of conflict or the other. Conflict in the workplace is a well known daily phenomenon and it is on the increase. It is worth saying that a conflict free company never existed and will never exist. Tension, cultural differences, aggressions, antagonisms, negative attitude and frustration will usually exists especially wherever men are forced to live and work together. . Burton (1972) said in his book that Conflict, like sex is an essential creative element in human relationships. It is the means to change, the means by which our social values of welfare, security, justice and...
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...Communication in Resolving Team Conflict John Cathey 50023176 Manuscript Assignment MGT 567.01W: Managing Groups & Teams Abstract Organizations have been creating teams in an effort to improve communications, processes, respond to customers, or develop new processes or services. Conflict within teams is not new nor is it unexpected or always destructive. Organizations are looking at new ways to form teams and technology has increased the ability to form teams from diverse locations. Teams no longer must be formed from a single location, there are now virtual teams. These teams may be made up of members from different time zones or countries. There is also a new form of team to explore, communities of practice, a group of people that share information, insight, tools, and experience about a subject or area of interest (Kerno & Mace, 2010). What types of conflict arise in these types of teams, do managers need to manage the conflict differently, or does conflict affect these teams differently? This paper looks at the types of conflict found in each of these teams as well as the impact conflict can have on team productivity. It is important for those managers responsible for teams understand the impact of conflict and how to successfully manage it to ensure the team meets or exceeds the goals set by the organization. This paper will provide some insight to assist managers with that task. The Importance of Communication in Resolving Team Conflict Managers know that...
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...ESE 633 Week 1 Assignment Assessing Conflict Styles To Buy This material Click below link http://www.uoptutors.com/ese-633-ash/ese-633-week-1-assignment-assessing-conflict-styles In this assignment you will demonstrate your understanding of the following learning objectives: Recognize the importance of knowing personal strengths and weaknesses in conflict resolution. Determine some causes of education-based conflict. Evaluate problem solving and negotiation strategies to resolve education-based conflict. Additionally, completion of this assignment represents mastery of Course Learning Outcomes 2 & 3. Within the field of special education, collaboration among team members with differing personalities and opinions is commonplace. Being a leader in education means learning to proactively problem-solve and manage differences by embracing multiple viewpoints. In education, sources of contention may include conflicting educational placement or transition goals, different personality styles among team members, limited financial resources or services, contrasting communication techniques, and contrasting academic or post-graduation values (Meier, 2011). Each person handles these points of conflict based on their level of comfort and communication style. With a self-awareness of your individual methods and styles, you can increase your effectiveness in resolving education-based conflict. The Thomas-Kilman Conflict Mode Instrument is a self-assessment and scoring tool...
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...Leadership, Teambuilding, and Communication BUS 322 December 14, 2012 Abstract This paper is about how leadership, teambuilding, and communication can affect an organization. The organization that was researched for this paper is The College Board. This paper also shows how to be a good leader and implement the right leadership style for the organization. There are different types of interpersonal forms of power and it is important to outline what type to use in each organization. This also shows the conflicts that arise when being in a team setting and how to overcome them with different conflict management styles. There are communication barriers that can arise in an organization and this shows how overcome those barriers. This paper is showing the different things that come up in an organization and tries to make the best recommendations for The College Board to manage it the right way. Leadership theories and forms of power Leadership has many different theories from the traditional and contemporary to the emerging theory. According to Nelson and Quick (2013) “Leadership in organizations is the process of guiding and directing the behavior of people in the work environment.” (p. 193) The behavioral theory is a traditional theory that identifies people with leadership styles. The three behavioral styles are autocratic, democratic, and laissaz-faire. Autocratic style of leadership is when a manager has absolute power or authority over their employees. The...
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...----------------------------------------------------------------------- Conflict Resolution in Organization through Strategic Management Dr F.Zafara*, H.Ashfaqb, A.Alic, and M.Imrand a Dr F.Zafar, University of Derby, currently working in GCU, Lahore, Pakistan. b M.Phil Business Administration from Kinnaird College Lahore, Pakistan. c,d MS (Management Sciences) from Institute of Business and Administration UET Lahore, Pakistan. a email:Dr.F.Zafar@gcu.edu.pk b email:hinaashfaqkhan@gmail.com c email:ahmad09137@gmail.com d email:mimranmgl@gmail.com Abstract: This study reveals the conflict Resolution in organization through Strategic management. There are different causes of conflicts within Organization and impact of conflicts on organization performance. The past decade researches identify the negative relation of conflict with employee performance. The research methodology was case study approach of different National and Multinational companies. The aim of study is to alleviate conflicts in organization through strategic management for enhancing organizational performance and managing change in order to attain competitive edge in this dynamic era. This paper covers the role of strategic management in resolving and minimizing conflict that brings positive impact on organization. Conflict in the workplace just seems to be a fact of life. The fact that conflict exists, however, is not necessarily a bad thing: As long as it is resolved...
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...Conflict Management Styles Paper Frank Garcia CJA/444 May 16, 2012 Mr. Scott Baly Conflict Management Styles Paper In this paper, I will identify in my own perspective and hands on experience when I worked at C.C.W.F., Central California Women’s Facility in Chowchilla, CA. I will discuss the management approaches and concepts based on the many types of behaviors or conflicts in the prison with inmates vs. the authority role models “staff” and their different personality types. I began my journey with the Department of Corrections in the early 2000’s; times sure have change within a decade. Since I have worked in a prison and I have noticed that personalities play a huge role on the approach, attitude, and consistency and how you give a directive. An inmate is looking for respect, just like anyone else should receive. Many times these inmates are looked down upon and are given no inspiration and no hope. It requires more from management to advise their staff giving them the essential training expected from management. I understand that Officers are their too comply and direct; but I feel that many Correctional Officers are not assessing and implementing many of the expectations. This creates conflict’s when management is involved too discipline inmates when rules are not being followed. This creates an evaluation from the manager reassuring the officer is observing the premises as expected with consistency. As part of management; I clearly remember this plays...
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...This paper will briefly describe Good Sport and the organizational culture and structure in place at the company. The informal definition of culture is “the way we do things around here” (Leigh, 2007). Also, this paper will describe the power structures and politics at Good Sport. Additionally, this paper will identify specific strategies to leading change and managing resistance to change. Finally, paper will discuss the leadership style that will be the most productive for Good Sport in order to ensure the success of change, and lead the company well into the 21st Century. Good Sport is a fitness equipment manufacturer that was founded by ex-basketball star, Jason Poole 15 years ago. Good Sport manufactures sports equipment such as treadmills, bikes, steppers, and rowers. Poole is now the Chairman of the Board and Marvin Wallace has been the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the last four years. Under the current leadership, Good Sport has improved the performance of sales, product production, and the research and development teams. The company is expanding outside of Florida into Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Good Sport has an organic structure, which is an organization structure with a wide span of control, little formalization, and decentralized decision-making (McShane & Von Glinow, 2005). “Organizational structure refers to the division of labor as well as the patterns or coordination, communication, work flow, and formal power that direct organizational...
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...Writing a paper either individually or in a group, there are many things to consider other than just the writing itself. Selecting a topic to write about is different by yourself as opposed to a group. When writing alone, you don't have anyone else to contend with, so the choices are easier to make. However, you may not have as many options as you would working in a group, many people working together will come up with a much larger range of topics. Either way has its benefits as well as its problems. Having more topics to pick from will give any paper a much richer material base to pool from, but at the same time having to deal with many people means that things may not always go smoothly, as some members of the group may not see eye to eye on every topic. On the other side of that, one person writing a paper will have fewer problems picking a topic, but at the same time will not have as many to choose from as someone working in a group. One thing both ways of writing a paper have in common is that you still have to pick one subject to work with, regardless of how many people are working on the paper. And depending on the subject that you have to work with, a group or individual may come to the same conclusion in a short amount of time. When writing in a group, it can be more difficult to edit work as more than one person is writing it. When you write by yourself, the revisions can be a bit easier as you can have a better vision of the finished product as well as the fact that...
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...This 4 page paper is based on a case study supplied by the student. Nicholas Piramal India Ltd (NPIL) has acquired Avecia. The post acquisition merger is going badly, with a clash of cultural styles. The paper assesses how and why there are problems and looks at the way the problem may be resolved. The bibliography cites 2 sources. Michael Fernandez, director of special operations in the pharmaceutical company Nicholas Piramal India Limited (NPIL), schedule a meeting with three of his reports, whose personal conflicts with each other, cause its business development function to fail. He is struggling to learn how to deal with these conflicts and combine three in productive cooperation work. Fernandez is responsible for turning NPIL acquisitions in Canada and the United Kingdom market NPIL worldwide. His three direct reports, each involved in different aspects of NPIL – Canadian operations, the British operations and global business development, and it explores the dynamics between the two teams. If Fernandes can resolve conflicts, the integration of acquisitions is in danger 2. Why is conflict occurring? Even at the beginning of the acquisition, the structure of the company is already unclear and complex. Three different plants were independent companies and completely separated. Firstly, cultural conflicts between different companies and also among three management seniors have become a sever barrier for effective operations and communications for the management of the company...
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...school at Ohio University turns the corner and heads for home, I find myself near the doorstep of my future. I will receive my master’s degree in Telecommunication Management with the plan to manage in the field, then pursue a doctorate in communications, and later instruct at the university level--but first things first. My initial desire is to go into the field. My choices, whether be radio, television, cable, or multimedia, grow as fast as the technology in this digital age we live in. To be a successful manager— and this is increasing in the telecommunications field—a proper understanding of how peoples’ attitudes and actions shape their behavior within the organization is a necessity. The following paper will highlight core aspects of organizational behavior, how they connect within the context of organizational behavior—touching on key matters—and how the information from the assessments might apply in my development toward a future career. Additionally, the paper will reflect and highlight the results of the Self-Assessment and how they connect with my experiences in daily life. The paper will follow the order of the assessments in relation to the chapters they pertain to. All quotations from Essentials of Organizational Behavior by Stephen P. Robbins, 7th edition, 2003, will be indicated throughout this paper unless otherwise noted. Many themes involve themselves with organizational behavior. In the context of this course, my view of the central issues encompasses...
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...Communication plays a central role in handling conflict. The word conflict nowadays becomes synonymous with most departments within an organization. It's paramount to remember that there are many strategies we can use in conflict situations, but each of us tends to habitually use some strategies more often than others. Throughout this paper I will discuss my primary conflict management style (Collaborator) down to my lesser preferred style (compromiser, controller, accommodator, and avoider). Conflict is an interactive process between two or more parties that requires effective human interaction. The Conflict Management Strategies we can choose from in situations are as follow: • Controlling - using formal authority or other power that you possess to satisfy your concerns without regard to the concerns of the party that you are in conflict with. • Accommodating - allowing the other party to satisfy their concerns while neglecting your own. • Avoiding - not paying attention to the conflict and not taking any action to resolve it. • Compromising - attempting to resolve a conflict by identifying a solution that is partially satisfactory to both parties, but completely satisfactory to neither. • Collaborating - cooperating with the other party to understand their concerns and expressing your own concerns in an effort to find a mutually and completely satisfactory solution (win-win). Research on conflict management styles has found that each of us tends to use one or two of...
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