Peace and conflict studies is defined as both a pedagogical activity‚ in which teachers transmit knowledge to students; and a research activity‚ in which researchers create new knowledge about the sources of conflict. Peace and conflict studies entails understanding the concept of peace which is defined as political condition that ensures justice and social stability through formal and informal institutions‚ practices‚ and norms. Johan Galtung‚ the principal founder of the discipline of peace and
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The word conflict often carries a negative connotation bringing thoughts of tension‚ frustration‚ and anger. Conflict is not necessarily bad‚ if fact if properly managed it can be a positive agent of change. The process of issue differentiation can help people to see other’s perspectives and if properly resolved through an integration process can bring parties closer together. There are many well documented and common sense strategies to successfully manage conflict; so why does the negative connotation
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There are many economic issues all around the world and one of these problems is the sale of conflict diamonds in countries throughout Africa. Conflict diamonds‚ also known as blood diamonds‚ dirty diamonds‚ and war diamonds‚ are diamonds that are mined and sold to fund war activities in different countries. The lives of millions are being destroyed by the civil wars in Africa and it is an issue that I believe should be addressed. Not only are the profits being used to fund wars but also to buy
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various parties involved in deliberations that must lead to decisions‚ and the shades of information and viewpoints available to these parties‚ steps that lead to decisions must be clear on desired outcomes and accommodate different perspectives. Conflicts and the need to negotiate must arise sometimes become people are need-driven and see things from their own points of view - for good reason. For instance‚ in my experience‚ I have encountered several instances where HR‚ business units and IT seemed
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a |ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICTS | |Managing Organizational Conflicts | | | | | | | |Gaurav Singh
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Conflict management in organization of communication Conflict management has developed into an important sub-field of organizational behaviour within a short time period. This trend underlines the greater acceptance of conflict as an organizational phenomenon and as a result‚ concern over its management. Reforming Romania’s public administration introduced many structural and methodical changes inside Romanian public organizations. Due to these changes and to public servants’ resistance
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Conflict is a process that begins when one party perceives that another party has negatively affected‚ or is about to be negatively affect‚ something that the first party cares about. It also encompasses a wide range of conflicts that people experience in organizations. Conflicts are usually caused by poor communication‚ lack of openness and failure to respond to employee needs. Human Relations View Conflict as the belief that conflict is a natural and inevitable
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Conflicts occur when people (or other parties) perceive that‚ as a consequence of a disagreement‚ there is a threat to their needs‚ interests or concerns. Although conflict is a normal part of organization life‚ providing numerous opportunities for growth through improved understanding and insight‚ there is a tendency to view conflict as a negative experience caused by abnormally difficult circumstances. Disputants tend to perceive limited options and finite resources available in seeking solutions
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Relations- Evening Program Course: IR 307: Conflict Resolution Lecturer: Amb.Dr. Mohammed Omar Maundi Ms. Simwana Said Student: Stephen Chacha Reg #: CFR/PGD-MFR/248/2010 QUESTION: Select a conflict‚ historical or current‚ and explain its typology‚ its source‚ the parties involved and the attempts made to prevent‚ to manage and to resolve it. Conflict selected: The Sudan Conflict Before we embark on analyzing the conflict in Sudan it would be wise to first familiarize
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The purpose of this paper is to discuss conflict management‚ a personal weakness within my nursing practice that needs improvement. Conflict management was chosen due to my introverted personality‚ which makes the thought of resolving a conflict in the workplace intimidating and stressful. Five peer-reviewed articles were analyzed to determine what research suggests when dealing with conflict in nursing. Strategies will be included in the context in which I will use in my future career as a registered
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