Conflict, Decision Making and Organizational Design

Conflict, Decision Making, and Organizational Design

Introduction

In recent years, interest in conflict resolution has developed considerably. Conflict is a phenomenon that accompanies humans throughout life and affects everyone The conflict is part of human interaction because the difference of opinions, desires and interests is inevitable between people According to him, there is a close relationship between conflict and communication, as the root of many conflicts is poor communication. By contrast, quality communication can help the parties to work together to find solutions that satisfy both parties. Thus, the following essay is going to evaluate the organizational conflicts of Strayer University, the decision making of the firm and the environmental and strategic factors.

Discussions

Strayer University

Strayer University is a United States based private, for-profit higher education institution. The university enrolls over 50,000 students in over 90 campuses located in 32 U.S. states, and through its distance learning programs. The university specializes in degree programs for working adults and offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in subjects such as accounting, business administration, criminal justice, education, health services administration, information technology and public administration. It was founded in 1892 as Strayer's Business College and later became Strayer College, before being granted university status in 1998. Strayer University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Negotiation Strategies

The negotiation is primarily a form of joint activity with a partner, as a rule, and the board to solve the problem. They always involve at least two parties, whose interests overlap, and partly disagree. In other cases it is dealing with other types of interaction. A full discussion of the coincidence of the interests of the parties is not required. (Kast.1982)

Under the approach to the negotiations understood the basic principle, which is the source of their participation m nicknames: they consider negotiations as a continuation of the struggle or how the process of solving problems on the avenue, involving joint efforts. Negotiation strategies are actions that are performed in order to meet the objectives in a negotiation .

Collect and analyze information from the other party

An important negotiation strategy is to gather and analyze as much information as possible from the other party, either before or after the negotiation process.

Any information that makes us better understands the other hand, will put us in a better position to negotiate. The university must strive to collect and analyze information about their motivations, needs and interests, their priorities, their alternatives to negotiation, negotiation style, strengths and weaknesses, and so on.

Framing the Negotiation as a Joint Effort

Another negotiation strategy is to frame the negotiation as a joint effort, and show interest to cooperate and achieve a favorable outcome for both parties.

The aim of this strategy is that the other party to adopt a cooperative negotiation style, and be more open to dialogue and also more willing to cooperate and find a result that satisfies both.

To implement this strategy may be necessary to show concern for the needs, interests and concerns of the other party and, in turn, also communicate some ...