Need to write 5-6 page report on common mistake in conflict resolution.
In this assignment you will demonstrate your mastery of the following course outcomes:
● Apply appropriate processes, approaches, and techniques to resolving conflict in the workplace
● Research specific topics from the field of negotiation and conflict resolution field of study to prepare written and oral arguments.
In your career as an employee or manager, you will likely be asked to write a report on an issue or topic related to concern your company’s business. This project gives you an opportunity to practice in researching a topic and providing a succinct business letter and report that outlines the key findings and recommendations from your research. This project should also provide you an opportunity to become knowledgeable beyond the course readings in a topic related to negotiations or conflict resolution. With additional interest and research on your part, this assignment can be the beginning of your future as a subject matter expert in your chosen topic.
Prompt
Scenario
Imagine that you are a conflict resolution and negotiation consultant who has been hired to assist a company with some specific needs. Ms. Jennifer Garcia is the human resources supervisor at this company. She and her staff are entering into difficult negotiations with the local union and need some ideas on strategies to use and pitfalls to avoid. At the same time, Ms. Garcia and her staff have also been managing several different types of 2 employee conflicts originating from several of the company’s departments. She could use some advice to train departments about correct procedures when dealing with employee conflict in the workplace. You have been tasked in your consultant role as a resource for the company on negotiations and conflict resolution to assist Ms. Garcia in preparing for these negotiations and training initiatives.
For your final project in this course, you will write a report (4-6 pages in length) about a specific conflict, conflict resolution, or negotiation concept or theory that could be useful to address the workplace conflicts or negotiations in the above scenario