bus 4850

need 600-800 words

from the text book. DEVELOPING MANAGEMENT SKILLS

EIGHTH EDITION

David A. Whetten

BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY

Kim S. Cameron

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN

CASE DISCUSSION: Educational Pension Investments page 332. Begin your discussion by posting your thoughts on the situation and how you might resolve the case of Mike. When you are considering the problem use the theory in the text to describe the source, focus and strategy options for the conflict (pg.309 -19). When you are considering a solution also use the theory to justify your approach to managing the conflict. A number of compromises come readily to most people, so challenge yourself and the group by presenting a collaborative solution. (hint: begin collaboration process by redefining the problem). Continue to exchange thoughts with cohorts. Case studies are true stories which allow students to apply chapter concepts to a real world situation. In the EPI case a common conflict in the investment world is presented. Before you select a conflict management strategy apply chapter concepts to understand the situation. Identify the focus and source of the conflict as well as the situational factors, such as importance of relationship, time constraints, etc. (see chapter 7). Each is expected to make a contribution and you are not expected to present the entire analysis. Instead make a contribution and follow up in a few days. Most people in the world favor avoiding strategy. One of the main reasons for that is that we have never learned how to manage conflict situations. Here's your chance. Limit responses to