Discussion & Writing Assignment

  
Unit 5 Writing Assignment 1
After completing the Hall lecture and first two reading assignments, write a 3-page (minimum 750 words) response to the following task. Do not use the question in your response. Conduct your own workplace survey about conflict in the workplace based on Chapter 8 of the Thompson text. Interview at least two supervisory level persons in your organization about the types of recognition given in the organization and the frequency with which they are given. Then interview or survey at least four employees about the types and frequencies of conflict in the workplace. Use the mean scores (average) to determine your results, report the results and analyze the perceptual gap between the supervisors and subordinates. Apply Biblical perspective to your discussion.                    
Unit 5 Discussion Forum 1
250 Words
Give an example of a relationship, task or process conflict from work, school, home, or some organizational setting. How can following the advice in the Book of James avoid some of this conflict?
Unit 5 Discussion Forum 2
250 Words
Discuss examples of at least three of the five conflict management approaches on the Managerial grid on Exhibit 8-3; include one example using a Biblical character.