Essay Available:
Pages:
2 pages/≈550 words
Sources:
0
Style:
APA
Subject:
Social Sciences
Type:
Essay
Language:
English (U.S.)
Document:
MS Word
Date:
Total cost:
$ 8.64
Topic:
Week 4 Exercise
Essay Instructions:
Consider the following: You are a supervisor at XYZ Corporation, and there is an opening for a management position on your team. Two members of your staff, John and Marie, have applied for the position. Both John and Marie claim they are the right person for the job. John says he deserves the promotion because he has seniority. Marie insists she should be hired because she has the most education and training. When interviewing them separately, you learn that John's wife is pregnant with twins, and he is interested in the increased salary that comes with the promotion. The job also includes a significant amount of travel, about which John is less enthusiastic as he would prefer to be home with his growing family. Marie is adventurous and enjoys travel and visiting new places.
1. Based on these facts, identify the following:
John's position(s)
Marie's position(s)
John's interest(s)
Marie's interest(s)
2. Then, as the manager, explain how you might resolve this issue in order to satisfy the interests of both John and Marie.
Submit your exercise using the assignment link.
Resources:
Textbook
The Dynamics of Conflict - Chapter 8
Articles
Focusing on Interests Rather Than PositionsLinks to an external site. differentiates between positions and interests and outlines the importance of meeting people's interests in attempting to resolve conflict.
Positions, Interests and NeedsLinks to an external site. explains the differences between positions, interests and needs.
Interests, Positions, Needs and ValuesLinks to an external site. expands on the differences between positions, interests and needs.
Rubric
Journal Rubric (PSY/ORG)
Journal Rubric (PSY/ORG)
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent & Analysis
45 pts
EXEMPLARY Offers a lucid and logical argument or observation (dependent upon assignment). Points are supported by unit materials, learnings and resources. The content of the work is well developed and the ideas are explained and accurate. ALL elements of the instructions are addressed.
41 pts
GOOD Argument or observations are present, but are not fully developed. Ideas are explained and accurate. ALL elements of the instructions are addressed.
37 pts
SATISFACTORY Argument or observations are attempted, but lack clarity and/or ideas are not developed and explained. ALL elements of the instructions are addressed.
33 pts
MARGINAL Summary and description are present, but analysis and logical argument or observations are not. Not all elements of the instructions were addressed.
28 pts
UNSATISFACTORY No logical argument or observations present. Not all elements of the instructions were addressed.
45 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeUse of Evidence
35 pts
Used and clearly identified sources from the unit materials or independent research that effectively supported and enhanced ideas. Sources are clearly cited in-text and in a properly APA-formatted resource page.
32 pts
Used and clearly identified sources and some/ most sources used clearly enhanced and supported ideas. Sources are cited in-text and in a properly APA-formatted resource page.
29 pts
Ideas and conclusions are in line with the week’s learning materials and resources, and resources are incorrectly cited (e.g. no in-text citation and improperly formatted resource page)
26 pts
Ideas and conclusions are partially supported by the week’s learning materials and resources, and resources are incorrectly cited (e.g. no in-text citation and improperly formatted resource page)
22 pts
Ideas and conclusions are not in line with the week’s learning materials and resources. No sources were used or the ones used do not support/enhance ideas.
35 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization & Structure
5 pts
Organization is sequential and appropriate. Paragraphs are well developed and divided. Ideas are linked and smooth transitions are present.
4.5 pts
Organization is competent. Paragraphs are appropriately used, but some transitions are not smooth.
4 pts
Organization is attempted but is not sequential and/or appropriate. Paragraphs are used, but some are not appropriate and/or transitions are not smooth.
3.5 pts
Organization, if evident at all, is weak and disjointed. Paragraphs, if used, are weak and transitions are lacking.
3 pts
No organization and structure present.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMechanics & Style
10 pts
Virtually free of punctuation, spelling, and capitalization errors.
9 pts
Occasional (1-2) independent punctuation, spelling, and capitalization errors.
8 pts
Several (3-5) independent punctuation, spelling, and capitalization errors.
7 pts
Numerous (6-8) independent punctuation, spelling, and capitalization errors.
6 pts
An overabundance (9+) of independent punctuation, spelling, and capitalization errors.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar
5 pts
Sentences are structured effectively and vary in length and style.
4.5 pts
Most sentences are structure effectively and vary in length and style. Occasional (1-2 sentences) contain independent structural deficiencies. For example, simple sentences, run-ons, and poor sentence flow.
4 pts
Sentences contain several (3-5 sentences) independent structural deficiencies. For example, simple sentences, run-ons, and poor sentence flow.
3.5 pts
Sentences contain numerous (6-8) independent structural deficiencies. For example, simple sentences, run-ons, and poor sentence flow.
3 pts
Sentence structure throughout paper made it difficult and/or impossible to read. There were an overabundance (9 or more sentences) of independent structural deficiencies. For example, simple sentences, run-ons, and poor sentence flow.
5 pts
Total Points: 100
Essay Sample Content Preview:
Week 4 Exercise
Student’s Name
Institution
Course Number and Name
Instructor’s Name
Date
Week 4 Exercise
Positions and Interests
John's position in the case is the open management job in the team. This is what he wants. Similarly, Marie's position is the management job, since she also claims to be the right person for the job. While the job opening in the team is one, there are two people who want it.
The interests of John and Marie are significantly different. Interests are the needs and motivations for wanting the job; the why (Shonk, 2024). For John, he wants the management job because he has seniority in the organization and his wife is expecting twins. Therefore, he needs the promotion because of the increased salary that would help him take care of his growing family. On the other hand, Marie’s interest in the job lies in her education and training. She has the most education and training and therefore, qualified if these criteria were primarily used to determine the most suitable candidate. Unlike John, Marie loves adventure and traveling, which is relevant because the job involves a significant amount of travel. An interest of both parties is for XYZ Corporation to succeed in its operations.
Resolving the Conflict
Given the differences in the interests of John and Marie, selecting one person to take the job can be quite chall...
Get the Whole Paper!
Not exactly what you need?
Do you need a custom essay? Order right now: