What are conflict diamonds? Conflict diamonds – also known as blood diamonds – are diamonds that are used to fuel violent conflict and human rights abuses. They have funded brutal wars in Liberia‚ Sierra Leone‚ Angola‚ Democratic Republic of Congo and Côte d’Ivoire that have resulted in the death and displacement of millions of people. Diamonds have also been used by terrorist groups such as al-Qaeda to finance their activities and for money-laundering purposes. Did someone Die for that Diamond
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Sacrifice is often necessary to resolve conflict The power of sacrifice should never be underestimated. Where have the capacity to give up a possession or what is valuable to us for the sake of other’s considerations‚ tensions and conflict can usually be resolved. As a naïve and confused teenager‚ I left the country and all that I had ever known. The idyllic setting of Surrey Hills‚ where the autumn leaves created a dusty orange wave on the concrete pavement was replaced by a bluestone cottage
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Review of Literature on INTERPERSONAL CONFLICTS (Organisational Behaviour) Submitted By: Sourabh Choudhury INTRODUCTION Interpersonal conflicts are most often based on lack of effective communication‚ pride and emotionalism. As a result‚ they can provoke some of the most costly battles in business and should therefore be avoided if at all possible. When someone allows pride and raw emotionalism to control their actions‚ they are likely to make decisions that‚ under normal circumstances
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DEFFINATION OF CONFLICT IN ORGANIZATION Organizational politics gives rise to conflict as one person or group attempts to influence the goals and decision making of an organization to advance its own interest. In business‚ personalities or worldviews collide and arguments inevitably ensue. Organizational conflict is a disagreement by individuals or groups within the organization‚ which can center on factors ranging from resource allocation and divisions of responsibility for the overall direction
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RESOLVING CONFLICT The conflict resolution requires great managerial skills. Here we are trying to give a solution to a conflict turning it in a constructive side. If one party exercises the principles of interaction‚ listens‚ and us the six steps of collaborative resolution‚ that party may be able to end the conflict constructively. At the very least‚ he or she may be able to prevent the conflict from turning into a fight by choosing an alternative to destructive interaction?" There is a difference
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grow as a human being. The hardship of privations that conflict brings can in some individuals result in a growing capacity to stay strong‚ to discover an inner resilience that the person may not have known about before the conflict started. Conflict can also bring about a growth in moral strength in the suffering that conflict creates the individual may come to a deeper understanding of right and wrong and grow in wisdom as a result. Conflict is a fight or battle‚ which happens among humans‚ causing
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Conflict is an inevitable part of life arising from differences between involved parties. More often than not conflict results from miscommunication with regard to the needs‚ ideas‚ beliefs‚ goals‚ or values of each of the parties involved. However‚ effective communication skills are essential to a positive outcome to any conflict situation. This paper will discuss the role of communication in constructive and destructive conflict. Constructive communication should address behaviors and emotions
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There are many different definitions for Conflict of Interest‚ but most all mean the same or point to the same direction. When gifts‚ outside activities such as consulting‚ or financial and fiduciary interest have potential to create a certain decision or commitment with a business it is considered conflict of interest. Although there are numerous definitions the one adopted by the Institute of Medicine is helpful. It states‚ “A conflict of interest is a set of circumstances that creates a risk that
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Religion and Conflict By Eric Brahm November 2005 At the dawn of the twenty-first century‚ a casual glance at world affairs would suggest that religion is at the core of much of the strife around the globe. Often‚ religion is a contentious issue. Where eternal salvation is at stake‚ compromise can be difficult at or even sinful. Religion is also important because‚ as a central part of many individuals’ identity‚ any threat to one’s beliefs is a threat to one’s very being. This
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Managing Conflict What is conflict? Conflict is a natural disagreement resulting from individuals or groups that differ in attitudes‚ beliefs‚ values or needs. It can also originate from past rivalries and personality differences. Other causes of conflict include trying to negotiate before the timing is right or before needed information is available. Causes of conflict. 1. Lack of communication. There is a lack of communications. Failure to share ideas and feelings (between wife and husband
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