The five stages of conflict apply to all conflict.
Conflicts are considered opposing viewpoints on a topic not just a husband and
wife fighting or a small dispute among friends. All conflict regardless of the
topic or the length that the conflict last goes through a cycle. The stages in
process view of conflict are: prelude to the conflict, triggering event,
initiation of the conflict, differentiation phase, and finally the resolution
phase. (Cahn & Abigail, 2014)
Communication
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Mr. Tracy Mayhew
Communication is vital
when conducting specific research on subject matter experts. In this case, I
had the opportunity to interview Mr. Tracy Mayhew (USAF SGT Retired). Listening
and transposing our conversation accurately, directly correlates with effective
communication.
Gun
Control Through the Eyes of a Professional
Gun control is a very controversial
topic where numerous resources can be found to advocate for both perspectives.
One of the best things about such a controversial topic is just that. Gathering
information is not only easy because of the abundance but since opposing
viewpoints are so large it makes it easier to write about the topic completely.
However the problem with so many resources is many time information gathered is
not accurate and highly opinionated.
This focal piece on Tracy Mayhew highlights some very specifics
thoughts, ideas, and facts from a certified creditable source.
Mr. Luis Cruz
Communication is vital when conducting specific
research on subject matter experts. In this case, I had the opportunity to
interview Mr. Luis Cruz. Listening and transposing our conversation accurately,
directly correlates with effective communication.
Mr.
Louis Cruz
The individual that I chose to interview is someone that not only do I
respect as a person and for what they have accomplished in their life but also
for his daily actions. Louis Cruz is and has been my civilian boss for two
years now. Not only is he a great boss but he also has been in my shoes. He is
a retired First Sergeant form the United States Army and has a wealth of
experience not only in our current field of work but also in the challenges I
will face throughout my career. On the first day when I arrived and reported
into to meet him he told me that although he was the team lead or boss that he
considered himself more of a team member. To this day I still have found this
to be true. We have become what I consider very good work acquaintances with an
open flow of two way communication that results in quality products. His
diversity across multiple plains will give great insight into communication
differences across subcultures, age in workforce gap, nationality differences,
language barriers of communication, and so much more! Simply speaking, Puerto
Ricans encounter the issues when it comes to communication within their
subculture as we all do in our particular subcultures. The barriers or
challenges may differ and their customs, habits, and practices may differ but
in the end the main goal of their communication intent is to send and receive
effectively just as Americans do. Mr. Cruz explains how what that communication
flow is like and how it has changed over the years.
Persuading a Business
The text below was written from my perspective as if I
were a business executive trying to persuade my company to take a specific
action. The focus of this is more concentrated on the procedure to get everyone
on board, and to go along with my presentation rather than the topic. Notice
the persuasion techniques used throughout as you read the letter I wrote to the
company.
Chronic Waste Disease (CWD) Affecting Tink’s
Sales
Fellow business executives, leaders, and team members,
here at Tink’s we strive to provide the best quality hunting related products
to customers who trust and support us. The recent spike of Chronic Waste
Disease (CWD) being detected has caused some concern for future operations of
our corporation. I propose that we identify some problematic situations that
are and will occur when it comes to sales and manufacturing. There are three
main issues that will be addressed which I believe will ensure Tink’s success.
First, we must prevent a decline in sales of deer
urine products because of state bans. Second, forecasting shows that CWD will
continue spreading causing states to ban Tink’s products, which will lead to
massive revenue loss if not address immediately. The third issue is ensuring
that our synthetic deer urine is as good of quality and effective as our real
deer urine until pure deer urine is proven safe and legal to use.
Persuasion, Manipulation, and Seduction
Persuasion,
Manipulation, and Seduction
Persuasion, manipulation, and
seduction are three techniques that can be used when communicating with someone
and trying to alter their state of thinking. Many times people do not think of
persuasion, manipulation, and seduction as relating to human communication.
Although, it directly deals with communication it is like there is a mental
block that stops the association.
Persuasion
is a much nicer way of say you convinced someone to do what you want or think
how you want them to. Manipulation is a harsher word that basically means you
twisted and turned things so someone was forced into a mindset or action which
they really didn’t want to be in or perform.
When it comes to seduction most people think in terms of sex. This is
fairly accurate because seduction plays upon the wants, desires, emotions,
feeling, and sexual thoughts of a person. Although sexual seduction is based on
sex; it is because of the emotional attachment to sex and the emotions behind
it rather than physical desire. Therefore it’s the driving force of sex that
enables the possibility of seduction.
Mediation & Arbitration
Mediation &
Arbitration
Mediation and arbitration are two very
important similar tools when it comes to unresolved conflicts. The majority of
people think of two married people going through a divorce when they hear the
two words used however that’s not always the case. Many businesses and
contracts are finalized through mediation and arbitration. Both involve an impartial
third party participant who assist in resolving the conflict by managing the
communication, however; mediation generally takes place prior to arbitration
because of legalities. “Mediation is meant to facilitate communication, promote
party-created solutions, and help clarify issues—all with the assistance of a
neutral third party (Bennett, 2014)”. Arbitration is completed in private less
formal setting but is like court.
Monday, March 7, 2016
Case Study: Managing a Substandard Employee
“
You
are a department manager in a mid-sized company that provides technology
support services. You have ten employees who are required to maintain a
high level of technical expertise and deliver excellent customer service.
One of your employees, who has been with the company for two years, is
performing at a substandard level and you have received numerous complaints
from customers and coworkers. In addition, this employee has displayed
confrontational behavior which has created a hostile environment. You
must now meet with this employee and deliver an ultimatum regarding the need
for immediate improvement or dismissal.”
Delivering
Bad News
The first step in the process of addressing a bad employee
with tact is based upon knowledge. As the department manager I should already
have an extensive knowledge of all the employees and their performance;
especially those who have been under me for longer than a year. The important thing
for me to do is make an informed rational decision that is not based on emotion
but rather on facts and what is best for the company.
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