ASSIGNMENT 8-1

Running head: CONFLICT RESOLUTION

CONFLICT RESOLUTION 4

CONFLICT RESOLUTION TESTS REPORT

KAREN CRUMP

CSU Comment by Dale, Sarah L.: What does this acronym represents

A summary of the findings

The result of the test indicates the following about me as a conflict manager; Comment by Dale, Sarah L.: Be specific by identifying which test or indicator assessment

In most of the cases, I tend to find ways which result to a win for all the parties involves in the conflict being resolved. I also scored highly in in the issue of pressing my agenda when it is right. The result also indicates that in most cases I test the assumptions of the opposing parties when resolving a conflict. The results show I rarely confront the opposing parties in a conflict even when needed. In the issue of proving answers to the parties of a conflict even when I am not sure whether the answers are correct, I scored moderately.

The result of the test also indicates hat I highly institute the spirit of team work in the early stages of the conflict resolution process. I scored highly in working on difficult conflict situations even in instances when the time for resolving the conflict is limited. The result of the test also show that in most cases when mam working to resolve a conflict, I tent to position my thing so that I can influence the decisions or the opinions of the parties involved in the conflict.

The result also indicates that I am good in bringing stability in chaotic conflict conditions. I scored highly in enabling the parties of a conflict to openly express themselves by providing every party in the conflict with an opportunity to do so. The result of the test also indicate that in most cases am not willing to give up something that is important to me in order to keep the process of conflict resolution moving along. I scored fairly in the aspect of the encouragement of intent of cooperation in the conflict resolution process. I also scored highly in the aspect of initiating control measures which help to move the process of conflict resolution through various obstacles.

The result from the test indicates that I highly nurture the spirit of cooperation among the parties involved in the conflict. In most of the cases, I am willing to explore various perspectives which may enable the parties involved in the conflict come into a resolution. The result indicates that in 9 of 10 cases, I demonstrate open and honest communication among the prates involved in the conflict resolution process. I also tend to highly demonstrate leadership quality in the process of conflict resolution.

The result also indicates that am good in determine how to exercise my power in the process of conflict resolution. The test indicate that I rarely take risks in the process of conflict resolution even in instances where taking some risks might help in finding a resolution for the conflicting parties. In order to understand the cause of the conflict, I tend to seek deeper understanding of the issues which are brought forward by the conflicting parties.

The Big Five Project Personality test Comment by Dale, Sarah L.: Consider using bullet format on this section

Open- mindedness- I scored poorly in this aspect which indicates that I have narrow interests, down to earth, and uncreative. This indicates that I rarely seek out near ideas.

Conscientiousness- I scored highly which shows that I am reliable, exercises self-discipline, careful, and highly organized. This basically shows that I am a person who can be relied on.

Extraversion- I scored highly in regard to this area which indicate that I am friendly, Social, talkative and love having fun. This basically indicates that I enjoy being in the company of others.

Agreeableness- I scored highly which is an indication that I am sympathetic, forgiving, courteous, and good natured. The high score basically indicates that I am supportive.

Negative emotionality- I had a low score in this aspect which denote that I am a hardy, relaxed, and calm person. The low score in this area basically shows I tend to remain calm and relaxed even in tense situations.

Information that does not seem to fit what I believe about myself Comment by Dale, Sarah L.: Which test/assessment is being reference

I believe that I am a person who encourages the spirit of group work because in a process like conflict resolution, working together enables the parties to resolve their differences at an accelerated rate (Weber, 2007). Working as a group requires cooperation among the members involved and the fact that I scored poorly in promoting cooperation among the conflicting parties, surprises me. I also believe that in order for any process to be successful there are some risks which should be taken. I am surprised by the information that I don’t take risks even when necessary.

The implication of the result on myself as a conflict manager

A conflict manager should have some necessary qualities and skills in order to effectively execute his mandate. Some of the essential qualities include emotional intelligence, the ability to see the cause of conflict, effective communication skills, coming up with solutions which are sensible to all the parties involved (Weber, 2007). The results from the tests indicate that I have most these qualities which are required for an effective conflict manager and therefore the results imply that I am an effective conflict manager. However, there are some aspects which I need to work on like my willingness to give up something for the greater good f all the parties involved in the conflict resolution process as the result from the tests indicated that I scored poorly in my willingness to give up something that is important in order to enable the process of conflict resolution to move along.

References

Channel 1,, & Kanopy (Firm),. (2013). Conflict Resolution.

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Conflict Resolution. (2001). New York, NY: JSTOR. Bottom of Form

Weber, A. S., Gold, G. F., Gonska, J., Cambridge Educational (Firm), & Radish Creative Group. (2007). Conflict resolution. Lawrenceville, NJ: Cambridge Educational.