Category: Conflict

In the healthcare setting, conflict resolution is necessary to consider as confrontational situations occur on a regular basis. Strategies necessary for addressing conflicts between nursing practitioners or professionals of any other specialization imply the application of different approaches to communication management. In this paper, the Twelve-Skill Summary will be applied to the specific conflict situation…

Table of Contents Introduction Conflict in a Healthcare Setting Stages of Conflict Conflict Resolution Strategies Conclusion References Introduction Despite the fact that there is no one universal definition of a conflict, Kreitner and Kinicki (2010) defined it as a “process in which one party perceives that its interests are being opposed or negatively affected by…

Table of Contents Palestinian Media Landscape Content analysis Electoral and political programs Western Media Works Cited Media coverage of the Israeli-Palestine conflict elicits mixed reactions. The West Bank barrier, for instance, is contested by both Israel and Palestine supported by their respective allies (Savigny& Marsden, p. 10). The Israeli government officially terms it “security fence”…

Table of Contents Change Theories Conflict Theories Leaders as Change Agents Conflict Management in the Healthcare Sector Conclusion References Business leaders have been forced to investigate various change theories that can be incorporated into their companies to ensure smooth adoption of transformational strategies. This paper will address Kurt Lewin, Ronald Lippitt, and Everett Rodgers’ change…

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Table of Contents Natalie’s Case Sociological Theories Finding a Solution References Natalie’s Case The case of Natalie Kazakova is familiar to many nurses that come from diverse backgrounds and want to pursue a career in healthcare. She is regularly challenged by her co-workers to prove her self-worth as well as show her professional skills. This…

Table of Contents Description of the Unresolved Conflict The Four Stages of Conflict Strategies for Conflict Resolution Summary References The work in a healthcare setting is rather demanding and may sometimes require much more than a thorough preparation and the knowledge of one’s job. Since medical workers and patients communicate on a daily basis and…

Introduction For the healthcare sector to function efficiently and effectively, it is essential to foster excellent communication among various specialists and medical professionals to ensure that care and treatment are provided properly. Nevertheless, problems are an inherent part of any hospital environment, and often the challenges that may arise during the process can add a…

Table of Contents Lewin’s Three-Step Change Theory Phases of Change Theory by Lippitt Prochaska and DiClemente’s Change Theory Social Cognitive Theory Theory of Reasoned Action and Planned Behavior Conflict Theory The Leader as a Change Agent References Lewin’s Three-Step Change Theory Kurt Lewis examined behavior as an intricate balance of forces that work in opposite…

Table of Contents Abstract Introduction The essence of Dual Concern Model Situations with Different Intercultural Conflict Styles “Code Words” about Different Styles Summary References Abstract The current paper aims at discussing the peculiarities of the Intercultural Conflict Style model and inventory offered by Hammer in Moodian’s book. There are four main styles defined by the…