Unit III
Article Review
Locate an article in the CSU Online Library that focuses on
managing conflict in an organization through communication. The article must be
clearly related to the course content and have the potential to contribute
significant analysis and substantial engagement with the course topic.
For this assignment, you will need to accurately identify
the article’s premise, significant points in support of the premise, and the
significance of those points to the course and/or the field. You need to
present an insightful and thorough analysis of the article with strong
arguments and evidence. Your interpretation will need to be both reasonable and
compelling. You will need to apply course concepts in your analysis.
As you write the review, be certain to analyze the type of
conflict discussed in the article. Use the classifications discussed in the
Unit III Lesson (Rahim’s functional outcomes and Rahim’s dysfunctional
outcomes) in your analysis. Be certain to suggest communication techniques to
manage functional conflict or, alternately, communication techniques to resolve
dysfunctional conflict.
Along with the article being reviewed, you will need to
reference at least two peer-reviewed sources. Use the standard five-paragraph
format (introduction/body/conclusion). APA format should be used. The critical
review should be a minimum of two pages in length. Content, organization, and
grammar/mechanics will be evaluated.
Information about accessing the grading rubric for this
assignment is provided below.
