City Township SchoolDistrictis an organizationthat oversees eight elementary and six middle schools inFairfax, Virginia. Recently, PTA leaders and other parents have begun protesting the district's new policies regarding the reduction ofeducation fundamentals(i.e., reading, writing, and math), thediscontinuationof Physical Education and recess times, and the elimination of arts education.

The primary concernis the opening of several new charter schools in communities wherethe district'slargest elementary and middle schools are located. These charter schools offer a full spectrum of arts and physical education, college-preparatory curricula, student mentoring, healthy meals, and wellness education.

City Township parents are up in arms that their children are being deprived of quality education and are threatening to pull their children fromCity Townshipschools. This would be catastrophic for the district astheorganization would lose millions in funding and would likely have to begin layoffs and possible school closures.

Use the above case study to respond to the following prompts. Please make sure to cite all references throughout the response:

• What are the various types and sources of conflict in this case study?
• What do you see as the OD's role in managing conflict?
• What would be the most effective ways to address these conflicts?
• How might different conflict management styles affect the outcome of the conflicts?
• What are some possible interventions for addressing the problems?

 

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Various Types and Sources of Conflict 1 Interpersonal Conflict Conflict arises between PTA leaders parents and school district officials regarding the new policies and their implications for education ... View the full answer