Resolving conflict: superordinate goals and careful communication

Hypotheses were tested that greater perception of environmental risk and stronger world-minded value orientation are associated with more pro-environmental behavior among samples of British ( n = 96) and U.S. ( n = 119) college students. Risk perception was assessed in terms of emotional and cognitive aspects. Behavior was assessed in terms of present action and commitment to future action. The hypotheses were generally supported for both samples, with emotionality in risk perception tending to be more strongly related to pro-environmental behavior. Greater perceptions of risk and activism were also related to stronger world-mindedness. Results are discussed in terms of the importance of emotionality in pro-environmental activism and an hypothesis about superordinate goals.

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A McKinsey 7S Model-Based Framework for ERP Readiness Assessment

International Journal of Enterprise Information Systems ◽

10.4018/jeis.2011100103 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 7 (4) ◽

pp. 23-63 ◽

Cited By ~ 42

Author(s):

Payam Hanafizadeh ◽

Ahad Zare Ravasan

Keyword(s):

Enterprise Resource Planning ◽

Resource Planning ◽

Erp Systems ◽

Erp Implementation ◽

Readiness Assessment ◽

Initial Stage ◽

Confirmatory Factor ◽

Superordinate Goals ◽

Expensive Process ◽

New Framework

Implementing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems is a complex, lengthy and expensive process which usually faces serious challenges and failures. Thus, it is necessary to perform a readiness assessment at the initial stage of an ERP implementation project to identify weakness areas which may encounter the project with failure. This paper proposes a new framework for assessing readiness of an organization to implement the ERP project on the basis of McKinsey 7S model using confirmatory factor analysis. Through this method, the construct of ERP readiness is proposed based on 7 dimensions namely “structure”, “strategy”, “systems”, “skills”, “style/culture”, “staff”, and “shared values/ superordinate goals”. Using the framework, the current situation of the organization can be determined and necessary changes can be made prior to system implementation. The proposed framework is then applied to 2 real Iranian banking cases and the advantages of the framework over available frameworks are illustrated.

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Shades of Culture and Institutions-in International Mergers

Organization Studies ◽

10.1177/017084069401500304 ◽

1994 ◽

Vol 15 (3) ◽

pp. 381-405 ◽

Cited By ~ 176

Author(s):

René Olie

Keyword(s):

Organizational Structure ◽

Organizational Structures ◽

Management Styles ◽

Consolidation Process ◽

International Context ◽

Merging Process ◽

International Mergers ◽

Merger Integration ◽

The Relationship ◽

Superordinate Goals

This article explores merger integration processes in the international context and the way in which the merged companies cope with difficulties emanating from firm-specific and nation-specific differences. The first part of the article discusses the consolidation process in general. Four factors are identified that define the significance of this process: (1) the degree of compatibility of adminis trative practices, management styles, organizational structures or organizational cultures; (2) the kind and degree of post-merger consolidation; (3) the extent to which parties value and want to retain their organizational integrity; (4) the nature of the relationship between the two organizations. In order to create a viable new organization it is argued that leadership, the symbolic reconstruction of a new identity, superordinate goals, and introducing multigroup memberships may reinforce integration. To illustrate the discussion, three case studies of large Dutch-German mergers are examined in the second part of the article. These cases show that leadership, an appropriate organizational structure, and compatibility of merger motives may be important facilitators in the merging process.

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Reducing intergroup conflict: From superordinate goals to decategorization, recategorization, and mutual differentiation.

Group Dynamics Theory Research and Practice ◽

10.1037/1089-2699.4.1.98 ◽

2000 ◽

Vol 4 (1) ◽

pp. 98-114 ◽

Cited By ~ 118

Author(s):

Samuel L. Gaertner ◽

John F. Dovidio ◽

Brenda S. Banker ◽

Missy Houlette ◽

Kelly M. Johnson ◽

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Keyword(s):

Intergroup Conflict ◽

Superordinate Goals

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Conflict over reasons to eat tasty food predicts weight fluctuation over 6 weeks

The Cognitive Behaviour Therapist ◽

10.1017/s1754470x15000045 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 8 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Jonathan Rosenhead ◽

Warren Mansell

Keyword(s):

Clinical Sample ◽

Self Control ◽

Goal Conflict ◽

Future Research ◽

Loss Of Control ◽

Food Cravings ◽

Weight Fluctuation ◽

Perceptual Control Theory ◽

Perceptual Control ◽

Superordinate Goals

AbstractSeveral theories suggest that goal conflict leads to loss of control, but few studies have tested this proposal objectively. A transdiagnostic approach to CBT based on Perceptual Control Theory proposes that conflict between superordinate goals is at the heart of loss of control, and in turn, psychological distress. This study used the example of goal conflict around eating in a non-clinical sample as proof-of-concept to test whether it predicted loss of control. We examined whether the conflict regarding reasons to eat tasty food (e.g. ‘Eating tasty food helps me feel better’) versus reasons not to eat tasty food (e.g. ‘I want to lose weight’) correlated with weight fluctuations over 6 weeks in 33 students. At baseline, higher levels of goal conflict were associated with greater state and trait food cravings, and more problems with control over eating. As predicted, people with higher levels of goal conflict showed greater weight fluctuation. The effect diminished when controlling for trait food craving, and exercise fluctuation remained an independent predictor. We discuss the implications for future research on goal conflict, and for interventions that raise awareness of goal conflict to improve wellbeing via the enhancement of self-control.

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Peacebuilding in Northern Ireland: The Past, Present and Future

Peace and Conflict Studies ◽

10.46743/1082-7307/2010.1112 ◽

2010 ◽

Author(s):

Stephen Ryan

Keyword(s):

Northern Ireland ◽

Peace Process ◽

Grass Roots ◽

The Past ◽

The Future ◽

Sentimental Education ◽

Slow Progress ◽

Time Frames ◽

Superordinate Goals ◽

Made In

This article explores the reasons for the slow progress being made in the Northern Ireland peace process. It examines complications that exist in dealing with the past, present, and future of the conflict between the two main communities whilst also arguing that it is hard to separate these time frames in practice. In terms of the present, some well known difficulties with the consociational approach are identified. Recent studies have also demonstrated a failure to address sectarianism at the grass-roots level and there has been a resurgence in activity by spoilers and rejectionists. When thinking about the future the two communities still have competing views about the final constitutional destiny of Northern Ireland and this inhibits the development of a sense of a shared future. Although there have been a plethora of initiatives for dealing with the past and for truth recovery, there does not appear to have been a satisfactory approach to this important dimension of peacebuilding. The article concludes by advocating two key strategies. The first is the development of initiatives based on the pursuit of superordinate goals. The second endorses Rorty’s idea of sentimental education as a way of building greater solidarity.

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