Writing Assignment 1: Integrated Conflict Management Strategies — In this assignment, you will create a comprehensive report synthesizing key insights from the readings assigned during the first five weeks of the DHA 804 course. Your report should integrate concepts and strategies from the following readings and video:
Don’t Avoid Conflicts – Manage Them (Williams, 1997)
(Video) When Conflict is Constructive and When It’s Not (Davey, 2021)
Conflict Management in Teams (Behfar & Goldberg, 2015)
Communicating, Negotiating and Resolving Conflicts across Cultures (Thomas & Inkson, 2009)
5 Ways Executives Can Manage Conflict with the Board (Nawaz, 2024)
Emotion and the Art of Negotiation (Wood Brooks, 2014)
Instructions:
Summary: Provide a brief summary of each reading, highlighting the main theories and findings.
Integration: Discuss how the concepts from these readings intersect and contribute to a holistic understanding of conflict management and negotiation.
Application: Apply these integrated concepts to a real-world scenario or case study within an organizational context. Explain how these strategies can be implemented to resolve conflicts effectively.
Formatting: Your report should be a minimum of four pages, formatted according to APA guidelines. Include citations and a reference list for each reading.
Evaluation Criteria:
Clarity and accuracy of summaries
Depth of integration and analysis
Practical application of concepts
Adherence to APA formatting and citation rules