Let’s share with each other some examples of conflict situations that you have witnessed in the workplace.

MGMT570 Full Course all weeks dq,assignment,course project and final exam

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devry mgmt570 week 1 discussion dq 1& dq 2

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Conflict Examples in the Workplace (graded)

Let’s share with each other some examples of conflict situations that you have witnessed in the workplace.Please use positions and titles rather than names of specific individuals. What kind of conflicts are these examples, and how did the conflicts develop? What were the results?

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Confrontation Versus Cooperation (graded)

After reading the case on Page 13 (Confrontation vs. Cooperation), respond to the following question:
Should Joe take a positional bargaining approach and hold fast on the store’s policy? Explain your rationale.

devry mgmt570 week 2 discussion dq 1& dq 2

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Power, Rights, and Interests (graded)

In our discussion for this week, we are going to discuss the power, rights, and interests case that appears in Chapter 3 (p. 44).

Let’s start our discussion by looking at the first question, “What are the natural tendencies that Joe and Tina exhibited in handling their conflict?” Please also remember to respond to your classmates’ posts to stimulate further discussion.

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Choosing Your Approach to Resolving Conflict (graded)

To prepare for this discussion, read the case in Chapter 4 (pp. 62–63) and respond to the question.

Why can reasonable people draw different conclusions regarding the best approach to responding to various conflicts? Please support your response with your own experience and evidence from our readings.

devry mgmt570 week 3 discussion dq 1& dq 2

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Listening at Different Levels (graded)

This week’s discussion is based on our continued saga with Joe, who is challenged to provide the appropriate response to the various scenarios (Chapter 6, p. 106). Based on this case, what messages are the individuals giving through their words and actions?

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The Right Response (graded)

In Chapter 7, page 118, we see that Joe has a heated argument with Tina and must engage in the appropriate communication responses. What is the appropriate response (or responses) on the communication continua that Joe should engage?

devry mgmt570 week 4 discussion dq 1& dq 2

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Assessing Conflict Capability (graded)

Read the Role Profile Case on More Power Inc. on pages 347–354 of the text. Rate each role’s conflict capability and respond to questions. Using the conflict capability questionnaire (Exhibit 8-1 on page 124), first assess how Joe might rate himself and one of the other employees, which could be his boss, peer, or one of his direct reports. The profile for each employee is found on pages 347–354.

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Supportive Confrontation (graded)

Joe must confront Kim Khan and address concerns involving their relationship. Based on the More Power Inc.Role Profile Case, read and analyze the situation and address what the problems are and who owns them based on the window on behavior.

devry mgmt570 week 5 discussion dq 1& dq 2

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Encouraging Collaboration (graded)

Joe must assign a project requiring Fred and Sally to collaborate. He anticipates resistance and must encourage each to collaborate with the other. Read the case on page 175 of the text, and respond to the following question.

How successful was Joe in applying the building blocks of collaboration?

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Overcoming Barriers (graded)

Our discussion this week includes both individual and team work. First, we start with Joe Newcomer and Kim Khan, who must negotiate on behalf of More Power Inc. a new business relationship with Do or Dye Tools, represented by Vic Vendor and Sue Ply. Read this case on page 225 of the text, and respond to the following question.

What difficulties did the parties face when confronted with barriers to integrative negotiation?

In addition to the opening discussion topic, at midweek Wednesday, we turn our attention to the collaborative case analysis (Negotiations for Life, page 202). Each team is expected to post in this discussion by Wednesday to allow time for class discussion.

devry mgmt570 week 6 discussion dq 1& dq 2

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Mediating a Dispute (graded)

Joe must mediate a dispute between Sally and Fred to encourage them to work together on a project. Read the case on page 250 and respond to the following question.

How successful was Joe in facilitating a process for mediating the dispute without imposing his own outcome on the parties?

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Confronting an Employee (graded)

Joe must address concerns raised by Tamiko regarding the way she has been treated by Fred Staid and men on the delivery team. Read the case on page 300 and respond to the following question.

What specific steps should Joe take to investigate Tamiko’s concern? Include in your response the facts, data, and other information that must be collected, questions to ask, and strategies to take to ensure a thorough, fair process.

devry mgmt570 week 7 discussion dq 1& dq 2

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Dealing With an Opportunistic Employee (graded)

Overview:Joe must manage an opportunistic employee, Anton.

Based on what you have learned in this chapter, what advice would you give Joe regarding how to respond? Specifically, what steps would you take to