In the first two course assignments, you analyzed conflicts from both an interpersonal and an institutional perspective. While the conflicts were different, did you notice any themes? How about self-awareness about your responses and behavior in these situations? For this assignment, using the conflicts you explored in your other assignments, create a conflict resolution plan. To begin, use the Internet to research conflict negotiation strategies and conflict resolution styles. Find at least three resources to use in this assignment to support your plan. Then, select a conflict resolution style that could be used to address the conflict. Once you have identified the conflict resolution style that you could apply, explain conflict negotiation strategies you might have used in the situation. Finally, determine whether the outcomes would have been different or would have remained the same. Include the following in your 3–4 page conflict resolution plan: Analyze consistent themes in the conflict. Analyze your behaviors in the conflict. Apply a conflict resolution style appropriate to the conflict. Determine whether the outcomes when using the selected conflict resolution style would be different or remain the same. Compose text that articulates meaning relevant to its purpose and audience. Integrate into text appropriate use of scholarly sources and evidence. Assignment Requirements Your conflict resolution plan should meet the following requirements: Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message. APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to current APA style and format. Refer to Evidence and APA Links to an external site. for guidance. Resources: Include a minimum of 3 resources in addition to your textbook. Refer to How to Search the Library: The Basics Links to an external site. for help with using the library to conduct research. Length: 3–4 typed, double-spaced pages, in addition to title and reference pages. Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12-point font. Portfolio Prompt: It is recommended that you include this assignment in your ePortfolio. This assignment should illustrate your progress in areas of knowledge related to all the topics presented in this course. Competencies Measured By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assignment criteria: Competency 1: Identify variables within structures or institutions that can promote conflict. Identify consistent themes in the conflict. Competency 3: Apply appropriate strategies to reduce or resolve conflicts. Apply a conflict resolution style appropriate to the conflict. Competency 4: Analyze the impact of conflict on relationship building in face-to-face, virtual, cyber, and group communication. Analyze your behaviors in the conflict. Competency 5: Evaluate the outcome of proposed strategies of conflict resolution. Determine whether the outcomes when using the selected conflict resolution style would be different or remain the same. Competency 6: Compose text that articulates meaning relevant to its purpose and audience. Compose text that articulates meaning relevant to its purpose and audience. Integrate into text appropriate use of scholarly sources and evidence. The two conflicts used were: interpersonal conflict which was between husband and wife and the fact that the wife wanted a bed made every morning where the husband did not see the importance of making the bed every morning. The resolution was understand that the husband and wife had different feelings about a tidy bed and embracing the difference between both and having open communication to express how each were feeling. For an institutional conflict the conflict involved an employee who for religious beliefs did not celebrate birthdays but the company always sent out birthday wishes to all employees. The resolution to the conflict was that the company made changes and instead of celebrating birthdays they recognized work anniversary.
