scholarly journals ВИКОРИСТАННЯ МОВИ ЯК ІНСТРУМЕНТУ ДЛЯ УПРАВЛІННЯ КОНФЛІКТАМИ

2020 ◽  
pp. 66-71
Author(s):  
Charles O. Nwarukweh
Keyword(s):  
Conflict Resolution ◽  
Information Sharing ◽  
Equal Opportunity ◽  
Effective Communication ◽  
Positive Outcome ◽  
Human Society ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Operational Procedure ◽  
Conflict Area ◽  
Peaceful Settlement

Conflict is an inevitable phenomenon in any human society. Conflicting parties should be given equal opportunity to express their views. Good speaking skills are important in all aspects of our lives, especially in conflict resolution. Peaceful wording means the use of subtle wording and diplomacy to persuade the parties to the conflict to cease hostilities and aggression and to agree on a peaceful settlement of their disputes or misunderstandings. In order to strengthen and strengthen the peaceful atmosphere in a particular society, we need to use and use the language of reconciliation to restore peace in a conflict area. In this regard, mediators and observers are sent to conduct an operational procedure aimed at restoring peace and a peaceful atmosphere.When people communicate or interact in a peaceful language, the negative effects of the conflict are reduced and the positive outcome for the parties increases. A vital aspect of managing social conflicts is that language can turn a potentially devastating aspect of conflict into an opportunity for creativity and productivity. It can change and correct the imbalance caused by conflict; can restore relations between warring parties.Conflict management and resolution largely depend on the language, efficiency, communication and media used to convey messages. Information sharing helps dispel rumors, doubts and suspicions. Effective communication and good language are crucial in managing and managing conflicts. Conflicting parties should be given equal opportunity to express their views. Communication is more than just sharing information. It is about understanding the emotions and intentions underlying the information.

Envoy Envy? Competition in African Mediation Processes and Ways to Overcome It

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-28
Author(s):  
David Lanz
Keyword(s):  
Conflict Resolution ◽  
Division Of Labor ◽  
Driving Forces ◽  
South Sudan ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Peace Processes ◽  
Mediation Processes

Abstract This article seeks to make sense of the dynamics of competition in African mediation processes and to outline approaches for effective cooperation between mediators. To this end, it analyzes four cases of recent peace processes: Sudan (1994–2005), Kenya (2008), Madagascar (2009–2013) and South Sudan (2013–2015). The article identifies four driving forces of competition among mediators: clashing interests of states involved in mediation, overlapping mediation mandates, incompatible norms guiding conflict resolution, and mediators’ lack of performance. These factors risk undermining peace processes unless the involved mediators and guarantors take active steps to mitigate the negative effects of competition. This can be done through ‘hierarchical coordination,’ where a recognized authority takes the lead and allocates roles to other actors, or through ‘collaborative cooperation,’ where partners have unity of purpose and decide on a division of labor based on comparative strengths.

Barriers to Effective Communication and Stakeholder Management in Project Environments and How to Overcome These Barriers

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 39-57
Author(s):  
Brian J. Galli
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Project Success ◽  
Stakeholder Management ◽  
Effective Communication ◽  
The Body ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Communication Management ◽  
Soft Skill ◽  
Healthy Relationships

This study sought to investigate the prominent barriers to effective communication and stakeholder management in project teams. Specifically, this study examined the role of management frameworks currently utilized by organizations and their efficiency in supporting team collaboration, conflict management, and stakeholder management in project environments. The study utilized a two-prong research methodology to identify and to analyze current literature related to the scope and objective of this study. The study first deployed an exploratory and unstructured literature review and then a structured literature review to identify the pool of relevant articles and content. A systematic review was then performed to reduce the body of literature down to the critical few that could serve as the basis for the study's analysis. The results revealed the inadequacies of management frameworks in promoting healthy relationships between project managers and stakeholders. Furthermore, the study exposes a gap between formal communications planning, the actual execution, the implementation of the plan, and the poor implementation of organizational processes. The results also show the common types of conflict, the positive and negative effects that these have on project environments, project success, and the critical success factors in stakeholder management. In addition to identifying barrier and shortcomings, this article sheds light on improvement areas that will have the most significant effect on project success. The literature synthesis reveals the importance of soft skill in communication management. The results suggest that much work remains to be done by the organization to train and prepare managers in building relationships and developing soft skills. The literature has demonstrated that perception, values, team cohesion, the willingness to share, trust, and healthy relationships are most influential in project success, but in practice, the latter is not applied. In conclusion, this area needs improvement and further investigation.

Influencing Factors of Partnership Formation in Construction Industry

2011 ◽  
Vol 71-78 ◽  
pp. 556-559
Author(s):  
Xu Dong Pei
Keyword(s):  
Conflict Resolution ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Information Sharing ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Influencing Factors ◽  
Joint Action ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Partnership Formation ◽  
Joint Problem ◽  
Joint Problem Solving

The influencing factors of partnership formation in construction industry are studied using a meta-analysis. The results show that trust, commitment, interdependence, joint problem solving, information sharing, conflict resolution and joint action are positively associated with partnership formation in construction industry.

scholarly journals Rethinking Conflict Resolution: Matching Problems and Solutions

2003 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrea Talentino
Keyword(s):  
Conflict Resolution ◽  
International Conflict ◽  
Power Sharing ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Traditional Methods ◽  
Regional Stability ◽  
Matching Problems ◽  
Problems And Solutions ◽  
Local Actors ◽  
State Actors

This paper addresses international conflict resolution and the disparity between the number of attempts at resolution and the number of successes. It argues that one flaw in efforts thus far has been a lack of understanding of local actors and motivations, leading to ineffective strategies for resolution. In regions where conflict crosses borders, contributes to the trend of politics, and involves mercenary sub-state actors, traditional methods of resolution may be ineffective. Purveyors of violence have little interest in the power-sharing and consensual politics that international actors often try to promote. They also have significant and negative effects on regional stability. This paper further addresses the need to reconsider approaches to conflict resolution, and the significance of taking better account of local circumstances in an effort to construct strategies to address them.

scholarly journals THE EFFECTS OF COLONIALISM ON INDIGENOUS CONFLICT RESOLUTION SYSTEMS AMONG POKOT AND TURKANA COMMUNITIES

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Mary Wahome ◽  
Daniel Ng’ang’a
Keyword(s):  
Conflict Resolution ◽  
Conflict Management ◽  
Value Systems ◽  
Power Structures ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Informal Justice ◽  
Current State ◽  
Pastoral Communities ◽  
Different Cultures

Colonialism impacted local cultures far beyond their infrastructure, government and geography. In addition to eroding indigenous power structures, the structural violence inflicted during colonialism left native populations with lasting self-doubt and rejection of traditional practices. Among these rejected traditions were informal processes and mechanisms of resolving conflicts. Conflict resolution methods in different cultures often vary greatly in underlying values and perceptions. Western judicial systems reflect individualistic, high uncertainty-avoidant, low-context tendencies, while indigenous conflict resolution methods reflect collectivistic, minimal uncertainty-avoidant and high-context tendencies. Research into the current state of formal courts and informal justice forums in Pokot and Turkana Counties provides case study-based evidence arguing that the transition from restorative justice (Lapai) ffered by indigenous justice mechanisms to retributive justice catalyzed by  colonialism has effectively weakened both the Turkana and Pokot systems of justice. Due to impacted value systems, neither the restorative, socialharmony focus of traditional processes, nor the retributive, compensatory justice focus of the formal judicial system make the available forums wholly appropriate or adequate resources. This has left the two communities torn between two distinct choices - the western and indigenous approaches to conflict management. The main objective of this research was to investigate the effects of colonialism on indigenous conflict management in Pokot and Turkana counties. These were both positive and negative effects. To achieve this objective the overarching question was;“how did colonialism affect the indigenous approaches to conflict management in Pokot and Turkana counties? The study was designed to apply qualitative research methods. Both structured and semi-structured interviews were conducted along the Turkana-Pokot borders. This paper proposes a hybrid model in conflict management, not only for the Pokot and Turkana pastoral communities, but also to other pastoral communities with similar set-ups.

scholarly journals IT Project Governance and Stakeholder Conflict Resolution

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
David Johnstone
Keyword(s):  
Conflict Resolution ◽  
Environmental Factors ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
It Projects ◽  
Systems Perspective ◽  
Project Governance ◽  
Stakeholder Conflict ◽  
It Project ◽  
History Play

<p>IT projects have long been problematic, particularly as they have grown in size and complexity, frequently integrating several organisational functions, and often involving many stakeholders as a result. A common problem with large, complex IT projects is stakeholder conflict. Unless conflict is resolved effectively, there is a risk that the project will suffer delays and struggle to make progress. The purpose of this study is to investigate the role that environmental factors, such as culture, power, and history, play in conflict resolution. This study also examines how IT project governance can moderate the negative effects of environmental factors, and facilitate more successful conflict resolution. A systems perspective is used to represent the research framework. A positivist, qualitative research method using three case studies is used to examine the nature of conflict resolution in IT projects, comparing and contrasting outcomes. IT project governance arrangements (policies, authority structures and mechanisms) are found to be critical to the way stakeholder conflict is resolved</p>

Coordination of Joint Tasks in Organizational Processes

1993 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 139-150 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gregory N. Mentzas
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Conflict Resolution ◽  
Information Sharing ◽  
Information Exchange ◽  
Analytical Modelling ◽  
Organizational Environment ◽  
Organizational Setting ◽  
Organizational Productivity ◽  
Organizational Processes ◽  
Concurrent Processing

Organizational productivity can be maximized by creating, using and maintaining structural and dynamic configurations of multi-participant interaction. The paper highlights a number of areas for consideration that arise when studying coordination within an organizational setting. The focus of the analysis is on two types of tasks: decision-making tasks and routine office processes. The paper argues that a number of (conflicting) options exist when developing the coordination aspects of group systems; they are classified across the following axes: specification and implementation of coordination; use of synchronous and asynchronous working phases; information exchange and information sharing; support of sequential and concurrent processing; support of negotiation and conflict resolution; support of analytical modelling; and description of the organizational environment.

scholarly journals Impacts of gravel-bed rivers transformation on fluvial ecosystems and human society: Examples from the Czech flysch Carpathians

2018 ◽  
Vol 40 ◽  
pp. 02005 ◽  
Author(s):  
Václav Škarpich ◽  
Miroslav Kubín ◽  
Tomáš Galia ◽  
Stanislav Ruman ◽  
Jan Hradecký
Keyword(s):  
Hydrological Regime ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Sediment Supply ◽  
Human Society ◽  
Large Set ◽  
Aquatic Communities ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Gravel Bed ◽  
Research Activities ◽  
Gravel Bed Rivers

In the last centuries, gravel-bed rivers in developed countries have undergone rapid changes in channel morphology. The most serious problems include channel transformation related to progressive channel narrowing, incision or bed sediment coarsening. The main reasons for transformations were connected to the human interventions, which affected water and sediment fluxes in the basins. This paper summarizes contemporary research activities focused on these negative effects of channel transformations in the Czech flysch Carpathian rivers (the Morávka, the Olše and the Ostravice draining the highest mountainous areas of the Beskydy Mts). As the result of channel transformations, progressive changes in fluvial ecosystem were observed. The initial phytosociological survey demonstrates a higher biodiversity in the floodplain along the preserved multi-thread river channel than along the deeply incised channel in the Morávka River basin. Our observations of aquatic communities demonstrated that the channel transformation connected with incision and coarsening of bed sediments negatively affected fish or lamprey populations in the studied rivers. Regulation, damming and incision of channels caused changes of hydrological regime linked with gradual drying of floodplain. Additionally, a large set of hydraulic structures, bridges or weirs were affected by undercutting and progressive destruction in the Ostravice, Olše and Morávka River basins, which is assigned to increased transport capacity of regulated channels together with decreased sediment supply from mountainous parts.

The Selective Communication of Political Information

2020 ◽  
pp. 194855062094236
Author(s):  
Pierce D. Ekstrom ◽  
Calvin K. Lai
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Information Sharing ◽  
Minimum Wage ◽  
Political Orientation ◽  
Political Information ◽  
Political Polarization ◽  
The Political ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Ideological Differences ◽  
Share Information

People seek out and interpret political information in self-serving ways. In four experiments, we show that people are similarly self-serving in the political information they share with others. Participants learned about positive and negative effects of increasing the minimum wage (in Studies 1–3) or of banning assault weapons (Study 4). They then indicated how likely they would be to mention each effect to close others. Participants were more inclined to share information that was consistent with their political orientation than information that was not. This effect persisted even when participants believed the information, suggesting that selective communication is not just a reflection of motivated skepticism. We also observed ideological differences. Liberals were most biased with their political opponents, whereas conservatives were most biased with their political allies. This biased information sharing could distort the flow of political information through social networks in ways that exacerbate political polarization.

The Selective Communication of Political Information

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pierce D. Ekstrom ◽  
Calvin K. Lai
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Information Sharing ◽  
Minimum Wage ◽  
Political Orientation ◽  
Political Information ◽  
Political Polarization ◽  
The Political ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Ideological Differences ◽  
Share Information

People seek out and interpret political information in self-serving ways. In four experiments, we show that people are similarly self-serving in the political information they share with others. Participants learned about positive and negative effects of increasing the minimum wage (in Studies 1-3) or of banning assault weapons (Study 4). They then indicated how likely they would be to mention each effect to close others. Participants were more inclined to share information that was consistent with their political orientation than information that was not. This effect persisted even when participants believed the information, suggesting that selective communication is not just a reflection of motivated skepticism. We also observed ideological differences. Liberals were most biased with their political opponents, whereas conservatives were most biased with their political allies. This biased information sharing could distort the flow of political information through social networks in ways that exacerbate political polarization.

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