Conflict Analysis - Assignment Example

People around us became interested and formed two groups hooting and cheering if one placed a valid point better than the other. I happened to realize that at the national level, our foreign exchange students face discriminating attitude from most of us. They are unacceptable and have to prove themselves at every stage that they are worthy of being involved and being a friend. The surface problem seems like a simple idea of beating out the other; wittily. On the other hand, it became quite evident to me that they have a fixed mindset as to where each one stands in society.

To manage disagreements, any one of the strategies could be applied by both to resolve their dispute. Josh was competing and wanted to prove his superiority as an inborn and as a most popular boy around. However, Tim was accommodating Josh’s viewpoints initially and later on competing in a similar manner. The discussion took a personal turn, both of them started to accuse and humiliate each other. Their friendship was shattered in a nick of time. Only if they respected each other’s views and left the personal accusation aside the situation would have been different.

My observation was that power, expectations, situation, communicational skill and above of all self-concept play vital role in any conflict. We need to tackle people and their feelings and views prudently not judgmentally. Keeping in mind their background and sensitivity about certain matters because issues can be resolved and viewpoints can be changed by time, but one can not restore a relationship in its fullest form. A well-cultivated critical thinker keeps potential consequences in mind and figures solutions to complex problems.

There should be open-mindedness and well-reasoned conclusions with practical implications as well regarding the problem.