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Faulkner Joyce Internal Conflict in
Pages: 4 Words: 1356

In short, he found that his daydreams were childish, and that the humdrum monotony of life in northern Dublin was real and adult.
Sarty Snopes, on the other hand, is conflicted between what he believes to be right internally, and the pressures upon this belief from his external reality. Essentially, he steps into manhood in a similar manner as the narrator in "Araby," but instead of being consumed by romantic visions of love, Sarty is convinced in the existence of justice or right and wrong. In many other settings, this belief would not create a conflict, however, Sarty's father is a relatively nefarious character; he resents those who possess more than him, takes affront easily, and retaliates in petty as well as in criminal ways. Yet, of course, Sarty is bound by blood to his father -- which Abner reminds him of on a number of occasions. Abner calls this…...

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References

Faulkner, William. (2007). "Barn Burning." Northern Kentucky University. Available:

 http://www.nku.edu/~peers/barnburning.htm .

Joyce, James. (1993). "Araby." From Dubliners, edited by Hans Walter Gabler with Walter Hettche. New York: Garland Publishing.

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Internal Conflict and Conflict
Pages: 2 Words: 620

narrative form, identify the similarities and differences among the three conflict perspectives. To do this, create the following two- dimensional matrix:
Conflict Perspective

Intrapsychic

Interpersonal

Group to Group

Contextual

Factor

Power

Persuasive, problem- solving ability, innovative thinking, applying external forces, seeks conflict resolution, seeks means to improve workplace environment potential (Mcfarland, 2015)

Industrious, driven, sound relationship skills, prefers collaborative problem- solving, trusting, can easy enter into conflict, may express emotions and tension readily, friction creating, competitive, although outwardly struggling to attain power, prone to jealousy (Mcfarland, 2015)

Absence of individual desire to assume independent responsibility, hard for mediators to ensure individual accountability for task- handling or results (Mcfarland, 2015)

Information

Capable of working with managing individuals or a group if conflicts of interest arise, has frank views of coworkers' negative and positive qualities, usually concentrates on hostile occurrences, resents others, rejects others' ideas or perspectives, and typically projects unfavorable images upon other people (Mcfarland, 2015)

ecognizes personal abilities, conflict may cloud effective…...

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References

Kellermann, P. F. (1996). Interpersonal conflict management in group psychotherapy: An integrative perspective. Group analysis, 29(2), 257-275.

McFarland, V. (2015). Conflict perspectives by Victor Mcfarland: SSRN. Retrieved September 9, 2016, from  http://poseidon01.ssrn.com/delivery.php?ID=043105127121025114095076012089094121009036000082061091106021001025111000023082073011120058100122042024053114072116008066104076020090034037034101066119097086077089116058002086073127110087117089094008084008087007125102122029116026102125096084111098015091&EXT=pdf

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Conflict and Security in the
Pages: 6 Words: 2130

This was in keeping with the Marxist principle of a classless society. In the United Nations, the United States has had an equal standing with other nations such as ritain, France, and the Soviet Union. The United States has participated in United Nations actions and made a show of being a part of the international community while maintaining its superpower status outside of the United Nations' walls. In light of new global political conditions that emphasize global cooperation and governance, rather than government (aylis & Smith, 13), the United Nations still has an important role to play, and the United States has a role to play in it.
While the United States continues to be a member of the United Nations, it is no longer really a true team player. The United States, while still making a show of belonging to the United Nations, now more closely follows the principle…...

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Bibliography

Baylis, J & Smith, S 2005, The Globalization of World Politics, Oxford University Press, Oxford.

Hirst, P 2001, War and Power in the 21st Century, Polity Press, Cambridge.

Janis, Irving 1982, Groupthink, Houghton Mifflin, Boston.

Kaldor, M 1999, New Wars and Old Wars: Organized Violence in a Global Era, Stanford University, Stanford.

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Conflict Our Interpretations Mediation Strategies and Communication
Pages: 15 Words: 4710

CONFLICT
Our interpretations, Mediation Strategies and Communication Types

The Nature of Conflict -- an introduction

hat is Conflict?

Conflict as Perception

Conflict as Feeling

Conflict as Actions

hat causes conflict?

Communication

Emotions

Values

Structure

Positive Communication

Interpersonal Conflict

Intrapersonal Conflict

Link between Interpersonal Conflicts and Effective Communication

Mediation and Dispute Resolution

The Nature of Conflict -- An introduction:

Conflict is a naturally existing problem in our society and the world as a whole. Conflict exists at all levels and it is so a certain extent quite natural and inevitable. ith a functionalist approach, it can be said that the existence of conflict is somewhat important for the society. It is however an understatement to say that we live amidst conflict. Conflict is present at every level in society and people at every second are reassuring each other as to how they are having a "discussion" instead of a conflict when in reality this is often not the case. Even in organizations, many professionals are hired to ensure a…...

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Work Cited:

Bellafiore, Donna. 2010. Interpersonal Conflict and effective communication. Journal.

Bolton, R. (1986). People skills: How to assert yourself, listen to others, and resolve conflicts

(2nd ed.). New York: Simon & Schuster. ISBN: 067162248X

Cesaratto, T., (2006). The Good Will Hunting technique. Communication and Critical/Cultural Studies, 3, 307.328.

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Conflict Resolution in Internet School Workteams
Pages: 4 Words: 1299

esolving conflicts within Internet schoolwork teams can often be a challenging task. At the University of Phoenix, as well as elsewhere, such conflict must be successfully managed in order to achieve peak team performance. While Internet-based team situations often face special challenges, the fundamentals of conflict resolution remain applicable. Successful conflict resolution involves a number of aspects, including exploring the reasons for the conflict, determining solutions, agreement on the solution, implementation and evaluation of the solution, and practicing the conflict resolution process.
Conflict is often a natural result of teamwork. However, the fact that conflict is natural does not mean that it cannot be managed in order to get the best team result.

It is important that team members understand that individual members have strong, and often different emotions and feelings, and that different opinions can be one of the most important benefits of teamwork (Penn State University).

Conflict can take a number…...

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References

Heathfield, Susan M. (2004). Workplace Conflict Resolution: People Management Tips. 20 October 2004.  http://humanresources.about.com/od/managementtips/a/conflict_solue.htm 

King, Kathleen. (1999). Group Dynamics for the Online Professor. 20 October 2004.  http://ausweb.scu.edu.au/aw99/papers/king/paper.html 

Penn State University. (2004). Building Blocks for Teams. 20 October 2004.  http://tlt.its.psu.edu/suggestions/teams/student/conflicts.html 

Townsley, Carole A. (1995). Resolving Conflict in Work Teams. Center for the Study of Work Teams, University of North Texas. 20 October 2004. http://www.workteams.unt.edu/reports/Townsley.html

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Conflict and Organizational Behavior Compare
Pages: 4 Words: 1279

"I am always concerned about corruption" Kelly said. "For me, myself, personally, it is absolutely critical to the good order, to the function of this department, that we have a well-staffed, a well-trained, a proactive Internal Affairs Bureau, and that's what we have" (Baker & McGinty 2010, p.2).
This policy has not always proved to be popular, and many officers are still resistant to the idea of heavily policing the department internally, stating that it makes officers overly cautious on patrol that the NYPD will not 'back them up' in their decision-making. However, Kelly and others state that it was vital to give Internal Affairs "equal footing with the detective, patrol and personnel bureaus" to ensure that the police department upheld its ideals " (Baker & McGinty 2010, p.2). The relationship between Internal Affairs and other departments has often been fraught. There has been resistance to the notion of 'ratting…...

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References

Baker, Al & Jo Craven McGinty. (2010, March 28). NYPD confidential. The New York Times.

Retrieved October 7, 2010 at  http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/28/nyregion/28iab.html?pagewanted=all 

Becker, Andrew. (2010, March 30). Homeland Security IG in conflict with agencies on corruption probe. The Washington Post. Retrieved October 7, 2010 at  http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/03/29/AR2010032903207.html 

Conflict resolution. (2003) M&A Capital Solutions. Retrieved October 7, 2010 at http://www.macapitalsolutions.com/information/conflict.asp

Essay
Conflict in the Workplace One of the
Pages: 5 Words: 1450

Conflict in the Workplace
One of the things that makes us human is our need and ability to form groups. We thrive in groups, merge into groups, and even the process of civilization and moving from hunter-gatherers to cities was part of group behavior. owever, when groups form, any number of interesting psychological issues occur: behaviors change, organizational issues occur, bonds and alliances are formed and lost, and even individual leadership behaviors change (Johnson and Johnson, 2008). Whether it be individuals, small groups, or large groups -- sometimes behavioral issues arise that cause conflict. Breaking one or more of these rules, however, or disagreeing with them to the point where it becomes unbearable or makes the group ineffective then becomes "conflictual" (Corey, 2008, pp. 149-51). This conflict happens in most cultures and some time or another. We see it in animal behavior as internal aggression. In some human cultures, while the…...

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HR:

Let the record show that I am James X., Human Resource Manager for Zycon Corporation, a privately held corporation located in the City of Brisbane, Australia. Today is the 28th of June, 2011, and we are meeting with Mr. B., an employee of Zycon since March, 2001. Mr. B. has steadily worked his way up from a process worker to a section Forman since Spring 2008. Our meeting today is the result of a letter sent by Mr. B. demanding a review of a recent hiring decision made for Factory Manager. According to Mr. B's letter of June 10, 2011, Mr. B. feels that he did not receive the desired position promotion because of "discriminatory and unfair" labor practices, especially those from the Operations Manager. Reviewing the situation we find the following:

In April, 2011, due to corporate growth and efficiency studies, Zycon Corporation created a new position for our Brisbane Factory -- that Zycon believed it necessary to have an overall person who would be

Essay
Conflict in Drc Case Study Conflict in
Pages: 11 Words: 4232

Conflict in DC (Case Study)
Conflict in DC

Conflict in the Democratic epublic of Congo

Background of DC Conflict

The Democratic epublic of Congo (DC), otherwise also known as epublique Democratique du Congo from their French masters and formerly Zaire is a nation situated in Central Africa boasting of a very brief coastline that runs approximately 37 Kms. DC is the third largest country in the entire Africa and stands at 12th position in terns of size in the world scale with 2,345 Square Kms (U.S. Department of State, 2010). It is the eight in the world in terms of population and fourth in Africa with the 71 million populations.

DC is neighbored by Central Africa epublic and Sudan from the northern side, the Atlantic Ocean is on its West, to the south Zambia and Angola border it and wanda, Uganda and Burundi are its neighbors to the East.

DC has one of the poorest populace…...

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Reference

Claudia Rodriguez, (2007). Sexual Violence in South Kivu, Congo, Forced Migration

Retrieved February 11, 2011 from  http://www.vday.org/drcongo/background 

Electoral Institute for the Sustainability of Democracy in Africa, (2011). Democratic

Republic of the Congo. Retrieved February 10, 2011 from  http://www.eisa.org.za/WEP/drc.htm

Essay
Conflict & Development in Africa
Pages: 10 Words: 3143

(Feldman and Slattery 201)
In this environment, it is likely that the people of Somalia would welcome the devil himself if he was carrying food and water, and these circumstances have not been lost on those who would exploit them for their own political agenda.

Historical Role of NGOs in Somalian Reconstruction.

The experiences of the United Nations and other relief agencies in Somalia are proof positive that even the best intentioned humanitarian efforts cannot succeed if nongovernmental organizations are targeted by political forces that deem their presence counterproductive for their political agendas. According to Boulden (2001), "The UN response to the Somalia crisis ran the gamut from the extreme of total disregard to total involvement then back to total disregard. During the first year of anarchy, the situation within the country became so dangerous that most nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and UN humanitarian agencies left the country" (54). This author reports that…...

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Works Cited

Black's Law Dictionary. St. Paul, MN: West Publishing Co., 1990.

Boulden, Jane. Peace Enforcement: The United Nations Experience in Congo, Somalia, and Bosnia. Westport, CT: Praeger, 2001.

De Waal, Alex. (1998). "U.S. War Crimes in Somalia." New Left Review a (230):132.

Doh, Jonathan P., Hildy Teegen and Sushil Vachani. (2004). "The Importance of Nongovernmental Organizations (NGOs) in Global Governance and Value Creation: An International Business Research Agenda." Journal of International Business Studies 35(6):463.

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Conflict Between Human and Non-Human
Pages: 5 Words: 1792

"The monkey's larynx, while quite distinct from that of the human being, is not as much so as that of parrots, which clearly can speak. As to their brains, the comparison with that of the latter banishes all doubts." As the narrator tries to teach the title ape to speak, he swears that Yzur takes on a more contemplative expression. The narrator compares the ape to "ancient men of the forest, who were forced into silence and submission" as well as the mentally deficient. But because the monkey is not fully human and does not speak like him, the man sees him as inferior and ultimately drives the monkey man.
The tendency to see 'the other' as inferior is manifest in prejudice against native people as well as animals. esnick's allegorical story shows how human violence and prejudice is an endless cycle. The relationship between humans and animals is more…...

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References

Lugones, Leopoldo. (2007). Yzur. ERBZine. 1869. Retrieved December 13, 2010 at  http://www.erbzine.com/mag18/yzur.htm 

Naess, Arne & George Sessions. (2010). Deep Ecology Platform. Foundation for Deep Ecology.

Retrieved December 13, 2010 at http://www.deepecology.org/platform.htm

Resnick, Mike. (2001). The Elephants on Neptune. Asimov's Science Fiction.

Essay
Internal Government Is Based Upon
Pages: 8 Words: 2390

If a violation of worker's rights occur, these unions can be contacted with complaints. Once again, if the worker's unions cannot resolve the problem adequately, consultation with higher authority figures is an option.
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Being a unionized institution, collective bargaining is very much part of the employment process. This generally occurs at the departmental level. Generally, higher-level positions are filled by persons already employed by the University. The collective bargaining process entails the establishment of a contract that both an employee and employer find agreeable. uch a contract concerns the conditions of the workplace, including the hours, rules, regulations, and wages.

Once an employee is accepted at the University, the head of department encourages this person to join a union. The employee is then included in a meeting with a union representative and the head of department to discuss the terms of the contract. When an agreement is reached, the contract is…...

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Sources

Bensimon, Estela M., Neumann, Anna and Birnbaum, Robert. "Higher Education and Leadership Theory.

Birnbaum, Robert. (1989, Jul). The Latent Organizational functions of the Academic Senate: Why Senates do not work but will not go away. The Journal of Higher Education. 60 (4).

Dill, David D. (1982). The Management of Academic Culture: Notes on the management of meaning and social integration. Higher Education, 11.

Downey, James (1996, Winter). The University as Trinity: Balancing Corporation, Collegium, and Community. Higher Education, Vol. 21, No. 2.

Essay
Conflict Comm Using Communication to
Pages: 2 Words: 604

However, there were a number of influential employee leaders who objected to this approach and who made their position widely known through channels both formal and informal. The latter dissemination of discontent was particularly problematic as murmurings filled the company concerning the presence of some internal resistance. Most importantly for our company was the removal of the impulse for resistance. It was our view, and the view of the present text, that any such dissension could lead to serious morale issues. Therefore, it was incumbent upon us to at least weight the position offered by our dissenting colleagues.
Our strategy for navigating the conflict toward compromise -- as this is defined by our primary text -- would be to select those opposition leaders who had been most vocal and influential to form internal teams and develop competing proposals. These proposals would require that the selected representative developed and delineated plans…...

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Conflict Resolution History of the
Pages: 10 Words: 4166

"Divorce mediation confronts one of the most difficult conflicts that exist on earth, the breakdown and ending of the intimate, complex marriage relationship." The desire of individuals to remove divorce from the adversarial legal arena is fundamental to the growth of conflict resolution options for couples leaving a marriage. There is nothing more frightening than change, especially when the emotional stakes of the outcome of such change are so engendered in the emotions of the individuals involved, seeking a non-adversarial approach, is foundational to managing the situation effectively while attempting to avoid the pitfalls of making life altering decisions in a highly charged emotional situation, while still maintaining a sense of voice and control, a possibility the legal system does not usually allow as once again the individual must appoint a spokesperson and then trust that this spokesperson has the interest of all as their overriding goal.
Business

The types of…...

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Works Cited www.questia.com/PM.qst?a=o&d=105950196

Aureli, Filippo and Frans B.M. De Waal, eds. Natural Conflict Resolution. Berkeley, CA: University of California Press, 2000. Book online. Available from Questia,  

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Conflict Management Conflict Resolution Conflict Management and
Pages: 3 Words: 928

Conflict Management
Conflict resolution, conflict management, and mediation are essential components for the success of an organization. Given the diversity of the workplace and the varying needs of individual organizations, developing an approach to conflict management can be tricky. The three articles: Work 911's "Organizational Conflict: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly," and Tim Hicks' "What Is Mediation And How Does It Fit Into The Workplace?" And "Steps for Setting Up an Effective Conflict Management System" examine the ways organizations can manage conflict effectively. Each article offers something new for the reader to ponder when designing and implementing a conflict management system.

"Organizational Conflict: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly" offers a unique perspective to conflict management. According to the author, there are two ways of looking at conflict. The traditional way is to see it as something to be avoided, as something inherently negative. This view of conflict, which…...

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References

Hicks, Tim (2000). Steps for Setting Up an Effective Conflict Management System. Retrieved October 3, 2005 from  http://mediate.com/articles/hickst4.cfm 

Hicks, Tim (2000). What Is Mediation And How Does It Fit Into The Workplace? Retrieved October 3, 2005 from  http://mediate.com/articles/hickst5.cfm 

Organizational Conflict: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. (n.d.) Retrieved October 3, 2005 from  http://www.work911.com/articles/orgconflict.htm

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Conflict in Marriage and Sex
Pages: 7 Words: 1795

Conflict and Communication Issues in Marriage and Sex
Communication lies at the root of all our conflict and resolutions. Without communication in all its forms, we as a race would be destined to live solitary and unhappy lives with very little social interaction. When conflicts enter a marriage, two people find themselves trying to engage in forms of communication that in most cases ends up making the situation worse rather than better. "Most people have a "purpose," which aligns itself with the motives behind their conflicts. Second is their "position," which often appears as their stance or strategy for trying to get their own way.

One way to resolve conflict is to identify each person's true purpose rather than argue about positions" (Warrum, 2003). Communication breaks down as a couple try to establish their own points and misinterpret their partner's point, or purpose at the same time. Misread body language cues, coupled…...

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Bibliography

Gray, P. What Signals Do You Send?

GP, London: May 5, 2003, pg53.

Druckman, A Words That Wound.

Psychology Today, Sept 1999.

Q/A
Can you help with writing a persuasive essay on psychology?
Words: 361

Writing a persuasive essay is different from other types of academic writing.  Rather than simply presenting facts, you are trying to convince the reader to agree with your opinion or position on a topic.  The topic of psychology is extremely broad.  There are several different types of psychological theories, and each of these theories have several subtypes.  They also have different degrees of support among psychologists, so you could pick one of those theories or sub-theories and use it as the basis for a persuasive essay. 

To help you with writing your persuasive....

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why was ireland so poor for so long?
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Ireland was poor for a long period of time due to a number of historical, political, and economic factors.

1. English colonization: Ireland experienced centuries of English colonization and control, resulting in land confiscation, forced tithes, and economic exploitation. The English prioritized their own interests, which hindered Ireland's economic development.

2. Penal Laws: The Penal Laws, enacted in the 17th and 18th centuries, restricted the rights of Irish Catholics, preventing them from owning land, holding public office, or practicing their religion freely. This discrimination limited upward socioeconomic mobility for the majority of the Irish population.

3. Agricultural practices: Ireland's reliance on subsistence agriculture....

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I need a spark of inspiration! Can you share some captivating essay topics related to Something we consider typical may be different and unusual for others.?
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Title: Unveiling the Tapestry of Cultural Diversity: Exploring How the Ordinary Becomes Extraordinary

Introduction:
In the intricate tapestry of human existence, there lies a kaleidoscope of cultures, each with its unique customs, beliefs, and practices. What may seem ordinary and mundane to one individual can be extraordinary and fascinating to another. This essay delves into the captivating realm of cultural diversity, examining how the typical and familiar can transform into the different and unusual when viewed through the lens of contrasting cultural perspectives. By exploring real-life examples and insightful anecdotes, we will uncover the beauty and significance of embracing cultural differences and....

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Could you assist me in finding essay topics pertaining to Macbeth?
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Macbeth: A Tragic Hero's Descent into Madness

The Role of Ambition in Macbeth's Downfall: Explore how Macbeth's unrestrained ambition, fueled by the witches' prophecies, leads him from a noble warrior to a tyrannical king.

The Influence of Lady Macbeth on Macbeth's Actions: Examine the extent to which Lady Macbeth's manipulative and ruthless nature drives Macbeth's decisions and accelerates his descent into evil.

The Theme of Guilt and Punishment: Analyze how the guilt of murdering Duncan haunts Macbeth and manifests itself in his mental and physical deterioration.

The Supernatural in Macbeth

The Witches and Their Role in Macbeth's Fate: Discuss the significance....

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