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ConflictConflict
Conflict occurs when
•parties disagree over
substantive issues or when
•emotional antagonisms
create frictionSchermerhorn; Ch. 18
Substantive issuesSubstantive issues
Goals
Values
Allocation of Resources
Methods
Ethics
Schermerhorn; Ch. 18
Substantive issues Substantive issues
Consider issues in health care
* patient care
* administration
Schermerhorn; Ch. 18
Emotional antagonismsEmotional antagonisms
Anger
Mistrust
Dislike
Fear
Resentment
Schermerhorn; Ch. 18
Emotional antagonismsEmotional antagonisms
Pride
Invest emotion in a position
win/lose
save face
support friends
leverage by personality
Schermerhorn; Ch. 18
Emotional antagonismsEmotional antagonisms
Examples in health care
political hierarchy
Schermerhorn; Ch. 18
Emotional Intelligence
Emotional perception & expression Emotional facilitation of thought Emotional understanding Emotional management
Levels of ConflictLevels of Conflict
Intrapersonal
Interpersonal
Intergroup
Interorganization
Schermerhorn; Ch. 18
StagesStages
Conflict antecedents
Perceived conflict
Felt conflict
Manifest conflict = openly expressed in behavior
Environment of ConflictEnvironment of Conflict
Participants
Timing / Work cycles / Schedules
Day of the week
Hour of the day
Preexisting stress levels
‘‘Getting to Yes’Getting to Yes’
What is the best way for people to deal
with their differences?
Create Options
Fisher R, Ury W: Getting to Yes, 1991
Where do we findWhere do we find ’differences’?’differences’?
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Fisher R, Ury W: Getting to Yes, 1991
““The Problem”The Problem”
Don’t bargain over positions
Examples providedExamples provided
CustomerCustomer ShopkeeperShopkeeper
Fisher R, Ury W: Getting to Yes, 1991
““The Method”The Method”
Separate the people from the problemEvery Negotiator has two kinds of
interests:– The Substance– The Relationship
Separate the relationship from the substance
Tenant Landlady
Fisher R, Ury W: Getting to Yes, 1991
““The Method”The Method”
Perception•Discuss perceptions•Look for opportunities to act
inconsistently with their perceptions
– Engage in ‘Face-saving’•Make sure your proposals are
consistent with their values.
Fisher R, Ury W: Getting to Yes, 1991
““The Method”The Method”
Emotion– Recognize emotions (all sides)– Consider emotions legitimate
and acknowledge– Allow emotions to be displayed– Don’t react to the emotions– Use symbolic gestures
Fisher R, Ury W: Getting to Yes, 1991
““The Method”The Method”
Communication•Use active listening•Acknowledge what is said but do
not use paraphrasing to restate their perception
•Restate their position positively•Speak about yourself not them•Speak for a purpose
– Engage in ‘Face-saving’•Make sure your proposals are
consistent with their values.
Fisher R, Ury W: Getting to Yes, 1991
““The Method”The Method”
Focus on the Interests, Not PositionsAsk ‘Why?’ and ‘Why Not?’Ask ‘Why?’ and ‘Why Not?’
Consider the impact on my Consider the impact on my interests:interests:– Will I lose or gain political support?Will I lose or gain political support?
– Will colleagues criticize or praise me?Will colleagues criticize or praise me?
Fisher R, Ury W: Getting to Yes, 1991
““The Method”The Method”
Focus on the Interests, Not PositionsImpact on the group’s interests:Impact on the group’s interests:
– What will be the short-term What will be the short-term consequences? Long term?consequences? Long term?
– What will be the economic consequences?What will be the economic consequences?– What will be the effect on outside What will be the effect on outside
supporters and public opinion?supporters and public opinion?– Will the precedent be good or bad?Will the precedent be good or bad?– Will making this decision prevent doing Will making this decision prevent doing
something better?something better?– Is the action consistent with our Is the action consistent with our
principles? Ethical?principles? Ethical?– Can I do it later if I want?Can I do it later if I want?
Fisher R, Ury W: Getting to Yes, 1991
““The Method”The Method”
Focus on the Interests, Not Positions
The most powerful interests are basic The most powerful interests are basic human needs.human needs.
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Fisher R, Ury W: Getting to Yes, 1991
““The Method”The Method”
Focus on the Interests, Not Positions The most powerful interests are basic human The most powerful interests are basic human
needs.needs.
Fisher R, Ury W: Getting to Yes, 1991
Security
Economic Well Being
A Sense of Belonging
Recognition
Control Over One’s Life
““The Method”The Method”
Invent Options for Mutual Gain– Not inventing is the norm– Judgement hinders evaluation– People often approach this by narrowing the
options not broadening them.– Develop a solution that also appeals to the
self-interest of the other party
Process:– Separate inventing from deciding
• Add a brainstorming session• Involve a facilitator• Use the ‘Circle Chart’
Fisher R, Ury W: Getting to Yes, 1991
What is wrong What might be done
In Theory
In the real world
Step II. AnalysisStep II. Analysis
• Diagnose the problem• Sort symptoms into
categories• Suggest causes• Observe what is lacking• Note barriers
Step III. Step III. ApproachesApproaches
• What are the possible strategies or prescriptions?
• What are some theoretical cures?
• Generate broad ideas about what might be done.
Step I. ProblemStep I. Problem Step IV. Action IdeasStep IV. Action Ideas
• What’s wrong?• What are current
symptoms?• What are disliked facts
contrasted with a preferred solution?
• What might be done?• What specific steps
might be taken to deal with the problem?
Fisher R, Ury W: Getting to Yes, 1991
““The Method”The Method”
Insist on Using Objective Criteria
DevelopingDeveloping Objective Criteria Objective Criteria• Fair StandardsFair Standards• Fair ProceduresFair Procedures
Fisher R, Ury W: Getting to Yes, 1991
The Big What IfsThe Big What Ifs
What if they are more powerful?
Develop your BATNA
Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement
Fisher R, Ury W: Getting to Yes, 1991
The Big What IfsThe Big What Ifs
What if they use dirty tricks?
Fisher R, Ury W: Getting to Yes, 1991
Project 3Project 3Goal: Have a successful negotiation to secure your position.
Objectives: This will vary by team. See further information below. Outline strategies to achieve the objectives at this
meeting. Identify activities that would take place prior to the
meeting to enhance your position. Assess how you would interact with your team member
and how your team may interact with the other teams. Note what objectives you have in common and what objectives may be in conflict.
Determine what you will share openly with your team members and what your team will share with the other teams. By default - what does that leave that you will not share with anyone?
Demonstrate negotiation skills. Demonstrate the ability to conduct a negotiation in a
professional manner.
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ScenarioScenarioYour organization has just conducted a strategic
plan that has a goal of expansion in health promotion activities involving nutrition. To achieve this goal the nutrition and wellness division will require additional resources in the form of personnel (2.5 FTE estimated at = $62 K per FTE), additional office space, and equipment and supplies. The total estimated annual budget is $250K. However, the estimates on return for the investment suggest it will take 5-6 years for this area to bring revenue to your business.
A second goal of the strategic plan is to maximize assets for improved risk management. Currently legal fees and direct payments are costing the company $100K per year. The main expenses are increased insurance premiums,
legal fees and compensation for injuries related to some malfunctioning equipment.
Team A:Team A:
Team A: Represents company management. This is the decision
making group for the negotiation.
– The CEO of the company who must present a plan to the board of directors that indicates the strategic plan is moving forward and the company is using fiscal responsibility.
– The Chief Financial Officer. – The Director of Policy who had developed the
strategic plan.
The NeedsThe Needs
Team A: Needs to prove financial responsibility. The company has not been making a profit, the stockholders are alarmed and the startup cash flow suggests they may only have reserves for 3-4 years.
Team B: Needs to expand. The RD who was first hired realizes without the expansion her area may in fact be cut and nutrition information handled by the physical activity consultant.
Team C: Needs to settle outstanding legal suits. Is concerned additional problems may exist with other equipment
Rules/ FormatRules/ Format
Each team will have 10 minutes for a presentation. Followed by a break.
Lobbying may occur during the break.
After the break there will be 30 minutes for negotiations. At the end of the session each group will summarize their position and any agreements that were reached.
Team A will make a decision.
Business EnvironmentBusiness Environment
Consider this a formal business presentation.
Attire for this meeting is either a business suit or a jacket/ skirt.
Each member represents the team and as such professional conduct and communication styles will be evaluated as both a team and individual effort.
12 Points Team grade:9 points for team presentation3 points for team paper (One 3 page summary
of the project per team.) This paper should describe strategies for the negotiation. Demonstrate a synthesis with information from the supportive reading ‘Getting to Yes’.
Overall quality of work Focus on goal and objectives for the project Effective selection and application of
productivity tools Materials / Handouts / Illustrations / Overheads Team coordination and organization
EvaluationEvaluation
4 points for the individual grade: – Oral presentation; – Level of participation in
negotiation process including observations of other teams activities, evaluation of their strategies, redesign of team strategy given evolving negotiation, lobbying involvement, demonstration
of professional conduct. etc.
EvaluationEvaluation