Conflict theories are perspectives in social science that emphasize the social‚ political or material inequality of a social group‚ that critique the broad socio-political system‚ or that otherwise detract from structural functionalism and ideological conservativism. Conflict theories draw attention to power differentials‚ such as class conflict‚ and generally contrast historically dominant ideologies. It is therefore a macro level analysis of society. Karl Marx is the father of the social conflict
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Remains of the Day Written Assignment A conversation between Stevens and Mr. Graham on the noble matter of dignity: It is nearing the end of the evening‚ I have already turned in for the night‚ but sleep is non-forthcoming. So‚ I began to ponder upon the matter of dignity‚ and find my asking the weary question‚ once again‚ “What is dignity?” Upon asking myself this I remember an intriguing conversation between the respectable Mr. Graham and myself. It was at one of Lord Darlington frequent
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trying to eliminate conflict in organisations. Why and do you think this is a useful thing for them to do? Both the major sources of conflict and the strategies that managers can use to overcome conflict situations in organizations should be discussed in your answer. “Conflict in an ever-present process in human relations.” (Charles‚ Loomis & Loomis‚ 1965‚ as cited in Ohio State University Fact Sheet‚ 2002) Debate‚ negotiations‚ bargaining‚ disagreements‚ and other forms of conflict are part of the
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Industrial conflict refers to all expressions of dissatisfaction within the employment relationship‚ especially those pertaining to the employment contract‚ and effort bargain. There are different kinds of industrial conflict which may be divided into two broad classes namely informal and formal. An industrial conflict or dispute is defined as a withdrawal from work by a group of employees‚ or a refusal by an employer to allow workers to work. Causes of industrial conflict include wage demands
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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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Conflict Resolution in a Virtual Environment Valery Taylor BUS610 Prof. Magdy Hussein October 27‚ 2014 Conflict Resolution in a Virtual Environment The human mind is a unique filter and for this reason‚ every one of us thinks and perceives situations in our own way. One crisis that might be diminutive in nature for one person can be colossal in nature to another person. This dichotomy gives rise to differences of opinions‚ and different opinions can lead to arguments. If arguments are weighed
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appoint a professional manager run the company on the behalf of shareholders. However‚ the public corporation has a key weakness - namely‚ the conflicts of interest between managers and shareholders. The separation of the company’s ownership and control‚ which is especially prevalent where corporate ownership is highly diffused‚ gives rise to possible conflicts between shareholders and managers. In theory‚ shareholders elect the board of directors of the company‚ which in turn hires managers to run
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Conflict in Somalia: Drivers and Dynamics January 2005 The report has not undergone review accorded to official World Bank publications. The findings‚ interpretations‚ and conclusions expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development/the World Bank and its affiliated organizations‚ or those of the Executive Directors of the World Bank or the governments they represent. The World Bank does
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The Tiv-Jukun Ethnic Conflict and the Citizenship Question in Nigeria Moses T. ALUAIGBA Aminu Kano Centre for Democratic Research and Training‚ Bayero University‚ Kano Abstract The negative consequences of the Tiv-Jukun ethnic conflict and other similar conflicts in Nigeria have stimulated the debate on citizenship in the country. This debate is driven by questions that hinge on contestable issues such as who is an indigene in Nigeria‚ why should other Nigerians be termed non-indigenes‚ settlers
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What is conflict? For me there is no true meaning for conflict‚ the word doesn’t really have any positive meaning; it is just filled with loathsome venom that has spread throughout our world causing antagonism and bitterness towards others. Conflict is a natural part of everyone’s life and is bound to occur in some point in time‚ but there is no justification for people to turn something that can be small and compromised into a vast worldwide crisis for all to see and hear! However not all conflict
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