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Conflict & Negotiation (TM) Flashcards

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Conflict is defined as: a process that begins when one party [BLANKS] that another party has negatively affected something that the first party [BLANKS] about

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Conflict is defined as: a process that begins when one party PERCEIVES that another party has negatively affected something that the first party CARES about

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Name 3 SOURCES of conflict

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  1. Structured
  2. Communication
  3. Personality Types
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Conflict that arises because of an extrinsic factor (i.e. not enough time, not enough resources, lack of authority) is what kind of conflict?

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Structural Conflict

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Name 2 TYPES of conflict

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  1. Functional

2. Dysfunctional

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A healthy, productive/constructive conflict is known as what kind of conflict?

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a Functional Conflict

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Conflict that is counter-productive and unhealthy / unproductive disagreements are known as what kind of conflict?

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Dysfunctional Conflict

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conflict between two or more members of the same group or team is

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Intragroup Conflict

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When distinct groups of individuals are at odds with one another, this is known as

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Intergroup Conflict

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Conflict between 2 individuals is

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Dyadic Conflict

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Name the LOCI of conflict

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Intragroup, Intergroup, Dyadic

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What 2 traits are looked at in the Dual Concern Theory re: Conflict Resolution

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The 2 traits in Dual Concern Theory are:

Cooperativeness and Assertiveness

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This theory considers how one’s degree of cooperativeness and assertiveness determines how a conflict is handled

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Dual Concern Theory

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What is Dual Concern Theory?

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A theory considers how one’s degree of cooperativeness and assertiveness determines how a conflict is handled

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Do Conflicts always have negative outcomes?

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No - they can build stronger relationships, can result in agreements, build trust and be opportunities for learning

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Name 5 STRATEGIES for handling conflict

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  1. Problem Solving
  2. Forcing
  3. Yielding
  4. Avoiding
  5. Compromising
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[BLANK] is a process of a type of agreement between two or more people

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Negotiation

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Define Negotiation

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A process of a type of agreement between two or more people

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What type of negotiation strategy is being used if every negotiator focuses on meeting his personal interests, regardless of the loss the others may have to face?

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Distributive Negotiation

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What type of negotiation focuses on mutual interests of all the parties and thus, comes up with constructive solutions that will be beneficial for all?

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Integrative Negotation

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What are two Negotiation Strategies? Which is best?

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Distributive and Integrative - the latter is usually best.

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The Negotiation Process Involves the following Steps:

1- Develop a [Blank]
2- Set [Blank]
3- Clarify & [Blank]
4- [Blank] & Problem Solving
5 - Achieve [Blank]
6. [Blank]
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1- Develop a STRATEGY
2- Set RULES
3- Clarify and JUSTIFY
4- BARGAINING & Problem Solving
5- Achieve CLOSURE
6. IMPLEMENTATION
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3 types of Third Party Negotiators are

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1- Mediators (go in-between)

  1. Arbitrators (authority to make a final call)
  2. . Conciliators (Fact finders on slide - generally more like a mediator more focused on keeping the peace)
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Individual Differences in Negotiation Effectiveness are: (3)

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  1. Personality Traits (ideally: competitive but empathetic)
  2. Moods and Emotions (ideally: Stable and Positive)
  3. Gender Differences ( Overgeneralized/ not proven but the theory says that men are short-term oriented and women are long term oriented)
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Having a positive outlook in negotiating leads to more

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Creativity

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Long-term orientation in decision making does what?

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Considers the long term implications and because of that, it builds stronger relationships (best to go for a win-win strategy)

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What are some Global Implications / Cultural Differences that can affect Negotiations?

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  • Collectivist vs. Individualist Cultures
  • Oppeness to Experience / understanding of the Other
  • Emotions (e.g. some cultures are not as expressive with their emotions, - ex. China - so if a US company gets upset during negotiations, they are perceived by the Chinese company as rude)
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Is a medium level of conflict better than no conflict?

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YES! a medium level of conflict can result in higher productivity

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If you want a LONG TERM resolution to a negotiation it is best that you consider

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ALL Possible Options

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