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MBA 6001, Organizational Research and Theory 1

Course Learning Outcomes for Unit III Upon completion of this unit, students should be able to:

3. Explore sources and effects of power on managing conflict within an organization. 3.1 Describe how emotional intelligence and understanding personality types are important for

developing relationships. 3.2 Examine how personality profiles might help reduce workplace conflicts.

Reading Assignment Using the CSU Online Library, search the ABI/Inform Complete database to read the following articles: Capozzoli, T. K. (1995). Resolving conflict within teams. The Journal for Quality and Participation, 18(7),

28-30. Retrieved from https://libraryresources.columbiasouthern.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com.libraryresources.c olumbiasouthern.edu/docview/219150303?accountid=33337

Fredericksen, E. D., & McCorkle, S. (2013). Explaining organizational responses to workplace aggression.

Public Personnel Management, 42(2), 223-238. Retrieved from https://libraryresources.columbiasouthern.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com.libraryresources.c olumbiasouthern.edu/docview/1665116579?accountid=33337

Sikes, B., Gulbro, R. D., & Shonesy, L. (2010). Conflict in work teams: Problems and solutions. Allied

Academies International Conference. Academy of Organizational Culture, Communications and Conflict. Proceedings, 15(1), 15-19. Retrieved from https://libraryresources.columbiasouthern.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com.libraryresour ces.columbiasouthern.edu/docview/521257014?accountid=33337

Unit Lesson Click here to access the unit lesson PowerPoint presentation. Click here to access the note slides and transcript for the unit lesson presentation.

Suggested Reading Using the CSU Online Library, search the ABI/Inform Complete database to read the following articles that focus on the topics of this unit. Meisler, G., & Vigoda-Gadot, E. (2014). Perceived organizational politics, emotional intelligence and work

outcomes: Empirical exploration of direct and indirect effects. Personnel Review, 43(1), 116-135. Retrieved from https://libraryresources.columbiasouthern.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com.libraryresources.c olumbiasouthern.edu/docview/1507639761?accountid=33337

UNIT III STUDY GUIDE

Power, Politics, and Conflict

MBA 6001, Organizational Research and Theory 2

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Ramírez Solís, E. R., Monroy, V. I. B., & Orozco-Gómez, M. (2014). The inner circle: How politics affects the organizational climate. Journal of Organizational Culture, Communication and Conflict, 18(1), 65-87. Retrieved from https://libraryresources.columbiasouthern.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com.libraryresources.c olumbiasouthern.edu/docview/1647822677?accountid=33337

Linda A. Hill and Kent Lineback, authors of Being the Boss: The 3 Imperatives for Becoming a Great Leader, describe the three types of networks you need to succeed in this video. Harvard Business Review. (2011, January 11). The best way to play office politics [Video file]. Retrieved from

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGdRyPN3IRk Patrick Lencioni gives a talk at the HTB Leadership Conference 2013 at the Royal Albert Hall, London. This video covers the five dysfunctions of a team. Aizat Mujab. (2013, November 20). 5 dysfunctions of teams [Video file]. Retrieved from

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w42Sfbh91vU

Learning Activities (Nongraded) Nongraded Learning Activities are provided to aid students in their course of study. You do not have to submit them. If you have questions, contact your instructor for further guidance and information. Review both videos listed below. Evaluate how to build power and office politics, and write a summary. Harvard Business Review. (2011, January 11). The best way to play office politics [Video file]. Retrieved from

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGdRyPN3IRk Mlabvideo. (2011, February 24). Jeffrey Pfeffer: How to win power and influence people [Video file]. Retrieved

from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWjdQgRiG28