Communications assignment 1

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11/24/19, 8)03 PMOrganizational Communication: Approaches and Processes, 7e - Pages 174 - 175

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1. What are the underlying factors of this conflict? Identify the perspectives Mike and Jill have that might influence the way they frame this conflict and the way they approach each other. Bring in specific concepts from the text to support your answer. 2. If Mike and Jill were to attempt to deal with this conflict on their own, what conflict style would you recommend? Be specific and explain how it would help them resolve their conflict. Given what you know about Jill and Mike, do you think they would use an effective conflict resolution style on their own? 3. If you were Adam, how would you approach this conflict? What strategies should you use to help Mike and Jill deal with their ongoing problems? Would you consider bringing in a mediator to help them work through their issues? Explain your answers using information from this week’s reading. 4. How would a feminist approach to conflict see this situation? Is it possible to use an alternative model that would react this situation in a more productive frame? Explain your answer.