This Question Contains Two Parts; Be Sure to Answer Both

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Essay

This question contains two parts; be sure to answer both.
First, list the four devices for stimulating constructive conflict.
Next, suppose that you own a small hardware store in the downtown area. You have watched your business get drained away by huge retailers like The Home Depot and Lowe's. You decide you want to "explode" your business model and make some drastic changes. Explain how you would use two of these devices within your organization to brainstorm a way to remain in business and return to profitability.

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Definitions:

Biodiversity Hotspot

A region with a high level of endemic species that is under significant threat from humans.

Habitat Corridors

Strips of natural habitat that connect separated populations of wildlife, facilitating movement and genetic exchange between them.

In Situ Conservation

The protection of species in their natural habitats, a strategy aimed at preserving ecosystems and natural populations in the environment where they naturally occur.

Ex Situ Conservation

The practice of preserving endangered species by removing part of their population from a risky habitat and placing them in a secure location, like a zoo or botanical garden.