Resource Conflict Resolution Strategy in Collaborative Design Environment

2012 ◽  
Vol 542-543 ◽  
pp. 255-260
Author(s):  
Hai Tao Li ◽  
Bo Yang ◽  
Wei Wang ◽  
Chang Qing Gao
Keyword(s):  
Conflict Resolution ◽  
Collaborative Design ◽  
Planning Process ◽  
Search Algorithm ◽  
Limited Resource ◽  
Reconstruction Method ◽  
Design Environment ◽  
Resource Conflict ◽  
Conflict Resolution Strategy ◽  
Resolution Strategy

Shortcomings of current conflict resolution methods in solving the problems of disordered competition for design resource in networked design environment are analyzed. By introducing the design structure matrix (DSM) to the planning process of design task, a mathematic description model in collaborative design considering the conflict causes as resource conflict, process conflict and design conflict is given. The reconstruction method of the DSM as well as the DSM based matrix search algorithm is given, based on which the problem of design locking and long waiting because of limited resource in the collaborative design process can be successfully solved. Finally, the design of a bridge crane is used as an example to demonstrate the successful application of the proposed resource conflict resolution strategy in collaborative Design environment.

Agent-based collaborative design system and conflict resolution based on a case-based reasoning approach

2002 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 93-102 ◽  
Author(s):  
KYUNG HO LEE ◽  
KYU-YEUL LEE
Keyword(s):  
Conflict Resolution ◽  
Collaborative Design ◽  
Ship Design ◽  
Design Stage ◽  
Design System ◽  
Case Based Reasoning ◽  
Agent Based ◽  
Conflict Resolution Strategy ◽  
Resolution Strategy ◽  
Case Based

Under the concept of a global economy, enterprises are assigning design and production environments around the world in different areas. A serious issue of information exchange emerges as companies use traditional hardware and very distinct software appropriate to their field of expertise. To overcome the problem of low productivity due to the interruption of information, the concept of simultaneous engineering and concurrent design becomes very significant. In this article an agent-based ship design system is developed to support cooperation in distributed ship design environments. Above all, the conflicts that occur while sharing knowledge in the system must be resolved. One approach is to adopt a case-based conflict resolution strategy formulated to resolve current conflict on the basis of similar previously resolved cases in agent-based collaborative design system environments. To do this, conflict cases that occur in the initial ship design stage are extracted. On the basis of the extracted cases, a case base is constructed. In addition, a conflict resolution handler located in the superagent called a facilitator, an agent to control other subagents, is developed to treat conflict problems effectively by case-based reasoning. The case-based conflict resolution strategy is evaluated by applying it to a collaborative design process in the initial ship design stage, especially the machinery outfitting design, the preliminary design, the hullform design, and the structural design. Through the help of the collaboration of the design agents, the facilitator, the conflict resolution handler, and the case-based system, a designer can make decisions based on similar previously resolved cases.

scholarly journals Physical Mistreatment in Persons with Alzheimer’s Disease

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carla VandeWeerd ◽  
Gregory J. Paveza ◽  
Margaret Walsh ◽  
Jaime Corvin
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Alzheimer’S Disease ◽  
Alzheimer's Disease ◽  
Conflict Resolution ◽  
Physical Violence ◽  
Emotional Health ◽  
Alcohol Problems ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Conflict Resolution Strategy ◽  
Resolution Strategy

Physical mistreatment has been estimated to affect 2 million older persons each year and dramatically affects health outcomes. While researchers have attempted to examine risk factors for specific forms of abuse, many have been able to focus on only victim or perpetrator characteristics, or a limited number of psychosocial variables at any one time. Additionally, data on risk factors for subgroups such as persons with Alzheimer’s disease who may have heightened and/or unique risk profiles has also been limited. This paper examines risk for physical violence in caregiver/patient dyads who participated in the Aggression and Violence in Community-Based Alzheimer’s Families Grant. Data were collected via in-person interview and mailed survey and included demographics as well as measures of violence, physical and emotional health, and health behaviors. Logistic regression analysis indicated that caregivers providing care to elders with high levels of functional impairment or dementia symptoms, or who had alcohol problems, were more likely to use violence as a conflict resolution strategy, as were caregivers who were providing care to elders who used violence against them. By contrast, caregivers with high self-esteem were less likely to use violence as a conflict resolution strategy. Significant interaction effects were also noted.

Parent-adolescent conflict and choice of conflict resolution strategy

2016 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 88-115 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rashmi Singh ◽  
J. K. Nayak
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Conflict Resolution ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Conflict Resolution Strategies ◽  
Adolescent Conflict ◽  
Conflict Resolution Strategy ◽  
Resolution Strategy ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Resolution Strategies

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate the impact of family communication patterns (FCPs) on adolescents’ choice of conflict resolution strategies during family holiday planning. Design/methodology/approach – The paper is framed by and builds on the literature on the adolescents’ choice of conflict resolution strategies and the FCP. The sample was collected using a survey among 400 adolescents in India. Exploratory factor analysis, confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modelling have been used to analyse the data. Findings – The paper provides a significant relationship between FCP and the choice of conflict resolution strategies. The study findings suggested that adolescents’ choice of resolution strategy depends on the type of communication environment in the family. It has been seen that adolescents have more say in concept-oriented families and use different types of resolution strategies compared to socio-oriented families. Practical implications – The present study has considerable implications for the marketers and the academicians. Through FCP, marketers will be able to segment the families and, hence, may introduce efficient and competent marketing strategies and promotional campaigns. Originality/value – The paper offers insights into the choice of conflict resolution strategy by adolescents’ in different FCPs. The study has originality and offers value to marketers as it focuses on adolescents, and explores their perceptions about their influence during the decision process.

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