Top : Conflict Models and Theories

Learn about the various models and theories of conflict from psychologists, social workers and other conflict experts.

 

Conflict Advice and Readings In This Section

• The Untrustworthy Hot Button -Triggers Create Mistrust

  By na - A recent survey of 2,000 employees conducted by Yahoo!Shine and Fitness Magazine found that women are most likely to be annoyed when another steals credit for their ideas. This peeve is number one on the list for 41 percent of all women (and 36 percent of men). Perhaps because younger employees are less likely to speak up for themselves on the job, 44 percent of 18-34 year-olds, men and women, say this is really ticks them off. This type of pet peeve exemplifies the hot button called untrustworthy found on the Conflict Dynamics Profile (CDP) instrument. (Added: 13-Mar-2012 Hits: 41 )

• Polarization and Conflict

  By na - During recent months heated exchanges that have been highlighted in the media have led some to describe a Coarsening of our national discourse. The conflicts seem to point to polarization that could make collaboration unachievable. In Becoming a Conflict Competent Leader, Tim Flanagan and Craig Runde introduced the concept of intensity levels of conflict. On the lower end differences and misunderstandings are part of our normal experience and can be overcome by taking time to listen carefully to one another. When these are not managed they can grow into disagreements which require more effort to resolve. (Added: 13-Mar-2012 Hits: 50 )

• CONFLICT MODELS AND STRATEGIES

  By na - A somewhat academic paper regarding conflict in South Africa but it contains a lot of good material relevant to conflict models and theories in general. ^pop (Added: 12-Jun-2007 Hits: 7626 )

• Understanding Need Based Conflict (Expert Perspective)

  By Amarendra Bhushan - Indepth and somewhat academic explanation of needs based conflict, a particular type of conflict. (Added: 8-Oct-2005 Hits: 2431 )

• Conflict Behavior In Organizations - A detailed explanation

  By Amarendra Bhushan - An extensive and lengthy article that will help you understand the good and bad of conflicts in an organization (not all conflicts are bad), and some of the dynamics and outcomes of organizational conflict. Also explains the various ways to manage conflict effectively. ^pop (Added: 8-Oct-2005 Hits: 6993 )

• Gale Encyclopedia of Childhood and Adolescence: Conflict Resolution

  By NA - An overview of conflict resolution approaches from Gale's encyclopedia. (Added: 25-Nov-2003 Hits: 1700 )

 

 

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