Graded Homework

devry mgmt570 week 1 discussion dq
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dq 1

Conflict Examples in the Workplace (graded)

Let’s share with each other some
examples of conflict situations that you have witnessed in the workplace.
Please use positions and titles rather than names of specific individuals. What
kind of conflicts are these examples, and how did the conflicts develop? What
were the results?

dq 2

Confrontation Versus Cooperation (graded)

After reading the case on Page 13
(Confrontation vs. Cooperation), respond to the following question:
Should Joe take a positional bargaining
approach and hold fast on the store’s policy? Explain your rationale.

devry mgmt570 week 2 discussion dq
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dq 1

Power, Rights, and Interests (graded)

In our discussion for this week, we are going
to discuss the power, rights, and interests case that appears in Chapter 3 (p.
44).

Let’s start our discussion by looking at the
first question, “What are the natural tendencies that Joe and Tina exhibited
in handling their conflict?” Please also remember to respond to your
classmates’ posts to stimulate further discussion.

dq 2

Choosing Your Approach to Resolving Conflict (graded)

To prepare for this discussion, read the case
in Chapter 4 (pp. 62–63) and respond to the question.

Why can reasonable people draw different
conclusions regarding the best approach to responding to various conflicts?
Please support your response with your own experience and evidence from our
readings.

devry mgmt570 week 3 discussion dq
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dq 1

Listening at Different Levels (graded)

This week’s discussion is based on our
continued saga with Joe, who is challenged to provide the appropriate response
to the various scenarios (Chapter 6, p. 106). Based on this case, what messages
are the individuals giving through their words and actions?

dq 2

The Right Response (graded)

In Chapter 7, page 118, we see that Joe has a
heated argument with Tina and must engage in the appropriate communication
responses. What is the appropriate response (or responses) on the communication
continua that Joe should engage?

devry mgmt570 week 4 discussion dq
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dq 1

Assessing Conflict Capability (graded)

Read the Role Profile Case on More Power Inc.
on pages 347–354 of the text. Rate each role’s conflict capability and respond
to questions. Using the conflict capability questionnaire (Exhibit 8-1 on page
124), first assess how Joe might rate himself and one of the other employees,
which could be his boss, peer, or one of his direct reports. The profile for
each employee is found on pages 347–354.

dq 2

Supportive Confrontation (graded)

Joe must confront Kim Khan and address
concerns involving their relationship. Based on the More Power Inc. Role
Profile Case, read and analyze the situation and address what the problems are
and who owns them based on the window on behavior.

devry mgmt570 week 5 discussion dq
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dq 1

Encouraging Collaboration (graded)

Joe must assign a project requiring Fred and
Sally to collaborate. He anticipates resistance and must encourage each to
collaborate with the other. Read the case on page 175 of the text, and respond
to the following question.

How successful was Joe in applying the
building blocks of collaboration?

dq 2

Overcoming Barriers (graded)

Our discussion this week includes both
individual and team work. First, we start with Joe Newcomer and Kim Khan, who
must negotiate on behalf of More Power Inc. a new business relationship with Do
or Dye Tools, represented by Vic Vendor and Sue Ply. Read this case on page 225
of the text, and respond to the following question.

What difficulties did the parties face when
confronted with barriers to integrative negotiation?

In addition to the opening discussion topic,
at midweek Wednesday, we turn our attention to the collaborative case analysis
(Negotiations for Life, page 202). Each team is expected to post in this
discussion by Wednesday to allow time for class discussion.

devry mgmt570 week 6 discussion dq
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dq 1

Mediating a Dispute (graded)

Joe must mediate a dispute between Sally and
Fred to encourage them to work together on a project. Read the case on page 250
and respond to the following question.

How successful was Joe in facilitating a
process for mediating the dispute without imposing his own outcome on the
parties?

dq 2

Confronting an Employee (graded)

Joe must address concerns raised by Tamiko
regarding the way she has been treated by Fred Staid and men on the delivery
team. Read the case on page 300 and respond to the following question.

What specific steps should Joe take to
investigate Tamiko’s concern? Include in your response the facts, data, and
other information that must be collected, questions to ask, and strategies to
take to ensure a thorough, fair process.

devry mgmt570 week 7 discussion dq
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dq 1

Dealing With an Opportunistic Employee (graded)

Overview:Joe
must manage an opportunistic employee, Anton.

Based on what you have learned in this
chapter, what advice would you give Joe regarding how to respond? Specifically,
what steps would you take to

• arrange
  a meeting with Anton;
• counsel
  Anton and address inappropriate behaviors;
• implement
  discipline, including termination if warranted; and
• prepare
  for potentially aggressive or violent behavior?

dq 2

You Decide

After reviewing the You Decide video, how
would you address Elmond face-saving concerns?