Nsci 280 Week 4 Quiz

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Third Party Conflict Resolution

Third Party Conflict Resolution MGT/445 Organizational Negotiations March 11, 2013 | | | | Third Party Conflict Resolution Conflict is an omnipresent facet of human existence present at every level of society. Differences in culture, norms, beliefs, wants, needs, and personality causes conflict. Throughout history people involved in conflict solicit assistance from a third party with the primary goal to negotiate a resolution. Team A is assigned to review a case involving two managers of a manufacturing company involved in a conflict. The following paragraphs provide an overview of the case and different third party interventions strategies.Team A included below the analysis of the case, a third party intervention strategy to resolve the conflict, the reason the strategy resolves the conflict, and an alternate strategy if the first strategy does not work. Case Overview The case involves a conflict with managers of a major producer of office furniture -Seatcor. Acting as the senior vi ce president of operations and chief operating officer, Team A must provide an appropriate solution to the conflict. Joe Gibbons is the vice president and general manager of Seatcor’s largest desk assembly plant. Joe has been with Seatcor for 38 years and is two years away from retirement.He worked his way up through the ranks to his present position and has managed successfully his division for five years with a marginally competent staff. Joe is a long-standing personal friend. There is a perception Joe has surrounded himself deliberately with minimally competent people possibly because he may have felt threatened by talented assistants. During lunch with Charles Stewart, assistant vice president and Joe’s second in command, it became clear there is a conflict between Charles and Joe. Joe’s potential replacement upon his retirement is Charles, who was hired last year.Joe was reluctant to hire Charles. Charles is 39, a tenacious, bright, and well-trained busine ss school graduate. Charles is doing a good job in his new position. Joe is in the process of completing a five-year plan for his plant. This plan will serve as the basis for a proposal to management for several major plant reinvestment and reorganization decisions. According to Charles, Joe has not included Charles in the planning process. Joe excluding Charles is disturbing him. His distress may be influencing his work and relationship with Joe. Charles may have an ulterior motive for disclosing this information.Joe runs a good ship and has good judgment. Confronting Joe may upset him and appear to undermine his authority. Joe may have a good reason for excluding Charles. Joe felt threatened by a junior manager or he may not be aware of Charles’ distress regarding exclusion from the planning process. Some tension between Joe and Charles may exist even though they are not in a verbal dispute. From a business standpoint, the potential conflict between Joe and Charles is a ver y serious problem. Joe will retire in two years so it will be important to have a trained replacement in place well in advance.Charles probably will have to live with the results of any major decisions about the plant after Joe retires. In addition, it is essential Joe support Charles so he can grow properly into his present position and future job. The goal is to resolve the potential conflict between Joe and Charles as well as benefit the company. It will be important to get Joe and Charles talking. The company will benefit if Joe and Charles have an amicable relationship so Joe can train Charles and collaborate on the five-year reinvestment and reorganization plan. According to the â€Å"The FreeDictionary† (2013), intervention means â€Å"to come, appear, or lie between two things† (Intervene, para. 1). As acting senior vice president of operations and chief operating, Team A must intervene to resolve the conflict. Third Party Intervention Strategies and Selection In the Seatcor case, Team is considering using a third party. â€Å"The terms third party and intermediary are both used to refer to a person or team of people who become involved in a conflict to help the disputing parties manage or resolve it† (University of Colorado, December 2, 2005,  p. ) Third parties can take the role of intermediary, consultant, facilitator, mediator, or arbitrators. â€Å"The various forms of observed third-party intervention are distinguished primarily by the degree of power that the intervener exercises over the process and outcome of the conflict† (Fisher,  April 2001-03-30, p. 1. The role of a consultant is to analyze the conflict and develop a plan to help resolve the conflict. The role of a facilitator is to arrange and manage meetings until a reasonable agreement is reached. More serious conflicts may warrant a mediator.Mediators are more involved and impose more structure to the discussion process between both parties. The goal of the mediator is to get both parties talking so each side understands the conflict from the other party’s point of view. Common understanding between both parties often yields a solution to the conflict. The role of the arbitrator is to listen to both sides, collect evidence, and determine the resolution to conflict. Decisions made by arbitrators are final. Informal interventions are incidental to the negotiation, whereas formal interventions are designed intentionally or in advance (Lewick, Saunders, & Barry, 2006, p. 87). As the senior vice president of operations and chief operating officer, Team A decides the best approach is to use a formal mediation strategy through an impartial third party. Applying the Intervention Strategy There are six steps to the formal mediation process that include introductory remarks, statement of the problem by both parties, gathering information, identification of the problem, bargaining and generating options, and finally reaching an agreeme nt. In general, the information gathering step is done after the parties have stated the problem. In this case it is important to ollect some data about the five-year plan and more on the relationship between Joe and Charles. It will be difficult to gather information without alarming the parties involved and creating rumors within the plant. Before the meeting with both parties, Team A will meet with Joe to allow him to explain his concerns with the development of the short-term plan. The mediation process will begin with arranging a meeting with both parties and the third party mediator. The mediation between Joe and Charles is set to take place at a local conference room close to the assembly plant with the third party mediator and Team A.This gives the mediation neutrality and takes away any implied bias by having the mediation at the plant. Hilary (2000) stated â€Å"Mediator neutrality legitimizes the mediation process because the parties, rather than the mediator, are in con trol of decision-making† (p. 145). The ground rules are simple but ensure Joe and Charles stay amicable with one another. Introductory Remarks The mediation begins with the mediator speaking to both Joe and Charles in the room. The mediator explains why he is there and the intent of the mediation. At the beginning of the eeting, the mediator will outline the reason for the meeting, the expectations of both parties, and protocol of the meeting such as allowing each party to speak without interruption. Also each party is asked to sign a paper agreeing to follow the ground rules, and the mediator can clarify any questions the parties may have about the ground rules The ground rules are simple but ensure Joe and Charles stay amicable with one another. * Both parties agree to take turns talking and will refrain from interrupting the other party. * Both parties will address the other party on a first name basis. The parties agree to pay attention to the other party to understand the other party’s wishes. * Each parties can request breaks when necessary. * Either party can speak up if the mediation falls off track. * Each party is to follow the guidance of the mediator. Statement of the Problem by the Parties Each party is asked to step outside and the other party speaks one-on-one with the mediator. This gives the mediator an overview of the situation and allows the mediator to counsel the parties on the correct language to not provoke the other party.Both parties are allowed in the room for face-to-face dialogue on the issues they believed led to the situation. Joe should be allowed to go first as senior manager. As the conversation progresses, the mediator writes down the problems from the views of both parties. The statements by both Joe and Charles will not necessarily be a true representation of the situation but will allow both parties express their respective view on the conflict. Joe may deny excluding Charles and is likely to place blame in an attempt to make Charles out to be the scapegoat.Charles may try to make Joe look bad to hide his own shortcomings or attempt to make himself look better. Either way, Charles’ distress may be warranted. Information Gathering In the information gathering step, the mediator will ask both parties questions to get to the potential root of the problem and evaluate the emotional undercurrents. Gathering information helps the mediator build rapport with both parties plus helps identify the root of the problem. Problem Identification After a short break, the mediator should summarize and repeat the highlights of the discussion to Joe and Charles.Summarizes the highlights helps both parties understand the primary points of the conflict. â€Å"The mediator tries to find common goals between the parties. The mediator will figure out which issues are going to be able to settle or those that will settle first† Stepp, J. A. , (February 2003). Bargaining and Generating Options Once th e mediator is confident of Joe and Charles’ commitment to achieve a negotiated settlement, the mediator may choose to hold private sessions with both parties to help move the negotiations along. The goal of the mediator is to find some common ground.This can lead to a final agreement, which diffuses the conflict and provides a new basis for future relations. Both parties may entertain alternative solutions without committing to any concessions. Reaching an Agreement During the final step of the mediation, Joe, Charles, and the mediator will work through the problems to find common ground. The ultimate goal would be for Joe to agree to mentor and train Charles for his position. In addition, Joe and Charles should agree to collaborate on completing the five-year reinvestment and reorganization plan.If an agreement is not reached an alternative strategy will be used. Alternative Actions Ultimately the needs of the company come first. If the relationship between Joe and Charles d oes not improve and an agreement is not reached then Team A will implement an alternative strategy. The next step would be to use arbitration. The third party mediator and Team A would advise both Joe and Charles are expected to act professional and put personal differences aside. Joe will be directed to provide training to Charles as well as work together on the five-year plan.If either party cannot agree to the terms of the agreement they may face possible termination. Conclusion Resolving conflicts, especially in a business setting is important. Conflicts can disrupt business operations and impede a company’s profits and growth. Team A selected the best approaches to resolve the conflict between Joe and Charles. The company solicited a third party mediator to protect the best interest of the company. Conflicts among employees are not uncommon and can be a simple a misunderstanding or personality conflict.If employees are not willing to work to resolve conflicts interventio n becomes necessary. From the information provided regarding this case it is unclear if Joe and Charles would have reached an agreement without a third party. Team A believed the information provided was serious enough to require the intervention of a at least a third party mediator or as a last result an arbitrator. References Fisher, R. (April 2001-03-30). Methods of Third-Party Intervention. Berghof Handbook for Conflict Transformation, ISSN 1616-2544(), 1-25. Retrieved  from  http://www. berghof- handbook. net/documents/publications/fisher_hb. df Lewick, R. , Saunders, D. , & Barry, B. (2006). Negotiation (5th ed. ). Retrieved on March 7, 2013 2013 from The University of Phoenix eBook Collection database. Stepp, J. A. (February 2003). How Does The Mediation Process Work? Retrieved from http://www. mediate. com/articles/steppj. cfm The free dictionary. (2013). Retrieved on March 7, 2013 from http://www. thefreedictionary. com/intervention 4 University of Colorado. (Dec 2, 200 5). Third Party Intervention. Retrieved from University of Colorado, International Online Training Program On Intractable Conflict website.

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Atmosphere of Terror and Suspense in Gothic Literature Essay

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Question: Some people may be afraid to commit to an enduring relationship. It seems they do not want the deep emotional ties that may come with long-term commitment. Select two couples you know who have been together for at least 4 years. Compare their views of their partners. Do they see each other through "rose-colored glasses"? Do they see each other as supportive and positive in their interactions with each other? How do you think the differences between these couples relate to their potential for staying together? Answer: The objective of the assignment is to compare and contrast the relationship between two couples that were chosen from locality. Couple X has been married for 5 years, both partners are aged below 30 years old, having no kids, and both of them are working. Couple Y has been married since 17 years age; the male is above 50 and female 45 years old. They have three kids and have lower income status. Couple X The level of conflict is higher, and ease of interact realized to be tough (Harold, 2012). According to Sternbergs triangular theory, passionate love was the driving force for their marriage (Madey, Rodgers, 2009). Both the partners are working, and they usually get less time of interaction due to different working schedule. In addition, intimate love is less, as couple use to have sex less than 3 times a week. Attachment is found to Anxious-preoccupied, as lady partner says, he does not care my emotions. The marital satisfaction seems to be at a lower level and is likely to be deteriorating in future. The reason could be attributed to lower state of income and lesser time to interact and diminishing positive perception in their relationship (Cobb, Davila, Bradbury, 2001). Couple Y The level of conflict is moderate, but the ease of interaction is higher (Harold, 2012). The concept of passionate love was there between the couple as they had their first kid after one year of marriage. Moreover, companionate love and intimate love also exists between the couple (Madey, Rodgers, 2009). Feeling of positive perception is higher, as both partners use to share their moments, problems and concern for each other. Thus, emotional quotient and understanding level is also higher. Attachment is secure between the couples and the concern of both focus more presently on kids. Intimacy and sexual activity were not frequent presently, but still the concern for each other is higher among the couple (Cobb, Davila, Bradbury, 2001). The marital satisfaction is higher in this couple, which is attributed to better understanding and parental investment on kids. Thus, pair Y seems to be more satisfied and happier compared to couple X, which is attributed to many traits including spending time together and understanding each other. The shared concern, decision-making and security in a relationship is also higher in couple Y because of the presence of kids. References: Cobb, R. J., Davila, J., Bradbury, T. N. (2001). Attachment security and marital satisfaction: The role of positive perceptions and social support. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 27(9), 1131-1143. Harold, G. T., Elam, K. K., Lewis, G., Rice, F., Thapar, A. (2012). Interparental conflict, parent psychopathology, hostile parenting, and child antisocial behavior: Examining the role of maternal versus paternal influences using a novel genetically sensitive research design. Development and Psychopathology, 24(04), 1283-1295. Madey, S. F., Rodgers, L. (2009). The effect of attachment and Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love on relationship satisfaction. Individual Differences Research.

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The Monkeys Paw and The Red Room Essay The Monkeys Paw and The Red Room are both horror stories written in the nineteenth century. The Red Room is a psychological horror story, which deals with fear and tension and The Monkeys Paw is a factual horror story, which deals with mystery and death. Both authors set out to frighten the reader, but do it in very different ways. In The Red Room we know straight away that it is about a man who is going to go into a haunted red room. An old man had told him about a woman who had been murdered in this room, and people dont know if it is haunted by her or by her husband. We will write a custom essay on The Monkeys Paw and The Red Room specifically for you for only $16.38 $13.9/page Order now The old man had been advised by three weird people not to go into the red room as it is haunted. The old man said, the three of them made me feel uncomfortable, with their gaunt silences, their bent carriage, their evident unfriendliness to me and to one another. The man didnt agree with the old man. He was determined to find out what was in the red room, and find out what it was haunted by. The man asked the old man to show him to this red room, the old man was in shock he couldnt believe that the man wanted to go into the red room. Tonight of all nights he said. The old man decided to show him to the red room, but he wasnt going to go with him. Theres a candle on the slab outside the door, you go along the passage for a bit, until you come to a door, and through that is a spiral staircase, and half-way up that is a landing and another door covered with baize. The man had a plan the plan was that when he got inside the Red Room he would light the room so that he could see what was happening. The man got to the room and walked in. I left the door wide open until the candle was well alight, and then I shut them in and walked down the chilly echoing passage, said the man. The man pushed the baize-covered door and stood in the corridor. Everything was in its place. The door to the red room and the steps up to it were in a shadowy corner. The man opened the door and went in the room. A feeling of horror is created by the shadowy window bays, the recesses and alcoves. One could well understand the legend that had sprouted in its black corners, its germinating darkness. The man was looking round the room, peering round each article of furniture, tucking up the valances of the bed, and opening its curtains wide. He pulled the blinds and examined the fastenings of the several windows before closing the shutters. He leant forward and looked up the blackness of the wide chimney, and tapped the dark oak panelling for any secret opening. There were two big mirrors in the room, each with a pair of scones bearing candles and on the mantelshelf too were more candles in china candlesticks. The man lit one after the other. The room was very bright. It was after midnight that the candle in the alcove suddenly went out. His first match would not strike, and as he succeeded with the second, something seemed to blink on the wall before him. The two candles on the little table by the fireplace were extinguished. The man walked across the room to the fireplace and relit one of the candles and suddenly it went out. All of a sudden candles started going out one at a time until the whole room was pitch dark. The man was now almost frantic with fear of the darkness and his self-possession deserted him. He bruised him self on the thigh against the table, he sent a chair headlong; he stumbled and fell and whisked the cloth from the table in his fall. The man made a run for the door, he couldnt remember anything else. 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The family werent that well of, and were desperate for some money. A Sergeant Major had come to visit the family. The Sergeant started to talk about himself I should like to see those old temples and fakirs and jugglers, said the Sergeant. He came with a paw, but it wasnt just any old paw it was a monkeys. The monkeys paw was attached to a dried little mummy. It could make magic things happen. In other words it was a magic monkeys paw. According to the story it had a spell put on it by an old fakir, a very holy man. He wanted to show that fate ruled peoples lives, and those who interfered with it did so to their sorrow. He put a spell on it so that three separate men could each have three wishes from it. The fakirs manner was so impressive that his hearers were conscious that their laughter jarred somewhat. One man had his three wishes. We dont know what his first two wishes were, but his third was for death. Thats how the Sergeant got the paw. The Sergeant decided to give the paw to the White family, because it was no use to him as he has already used his three wishes and it had already caused him enough trouble. The White family were extremely happy it was their chance to become rich, they decided to wish for i 200. Next morning a representative from the factory where Mr Whites son, Herbert, worked came to the White family house. Mr White answered the door. The man came in and sat down and said, Your son got caught in some machinery and was killed. Here is i 200 in compensation. You could understand how devastated the White family were, and they were extremely angry at the monkeys paw. About two weeks after the funeral of their son the mother decided to use their second wish to bring their son back to life. About two hours after they had made the wish there was a knock at the door of the house. Mr White knew it was his son, but he didnt answer the door, instead he used the last wish to wish his son dead. The reason why Mr White did this was because he thought that his son would come back the way he had died, and he had been in a grave for two weeks and would look very messy and dirty, and would scare the life out of Mrs White. I think The Red Room is a very tense and spooky story. I think the man was very unwise to go into The Red Room. His idea of lighting the room with candles failed, and he ended up hurting himself and feeling petrified. I think The Monkeys Paw is a mysterious horror story. I think the white family were very unwise to make a wish as, they didnt listen to the sergeants warning, and they paid the price. Their second wish for their son to come back to life was, a silly decision, because they should have just let him rest in peace. Their third wish was a wise decision, because he would have appeared the way he died. The thing, which makes me like The Monkeys Paw more than The Red Room, is that The Monkeys Paw is more interesting and more mysterious.