Assignment: Introduction to Conflict Resolution
Analyze the following conflict: "Who Do We Hire?"
Instructions:
First, write a short background about the nature of the conflict, using the following questions
• What is the conflict about? When did the conflict start? What caused it?
• Was it a series of events or one event? What was the trigger event(s)?
• When did the conflict originate? Why did it occur?
• Use a metaphor to describe your conflict.
Next, analyze your perceptions of each element of the conflict, using the following questions:
1. Expressed struggle: How has the conflict been expressed? What was the trigger event?
2. Interdependent parties: What binds the parties together? In what ways each party needs the other?
3. Perceived incompatible goals: What are the parties not getting?
4. Perceived scarce resources: Examples include time, money, affection, inclusion, oil, land, or other natural resources, etc.
5. Perceived interference to achieve goals: In what ways each party is interfering with the other's goals?
In your analysis, you must incorporate ideas, concepts, and theory from the chapter(s) to support your thoughts, answers, and/or rationales. This way, you can demonstrate your understanding of the readings and key concepts.
Format your assignment according to the give formatting requirements:
1. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.