Janice Is a New Manager for XYZ Corporation

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Essay

Janice is a new manager for XYZ Corporation.She is about to attend two weeks of management training.The first topic she will examine is that of conflict and its management.You are the instructor for the conflict seminar.Describe the types of conflict Janice and other managers may face in the workplace,their underlying causes and some strategies for managing those conflicts in the workplace.

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Definitions:

Dominant Culture

The prevailing cultural practices, values, and beliefs that are considered the norm within a society or a specific social group.

Cultural Assimilation

The process through which a person or a group's language and/or culture come to resemble those of another group, often losing their original identity.

Downward Social Comparison

A psychological phenomenon where individuals compare themselves to others who are worse off in order to feel better about their own situation.

Academic Self-Esteem

An individual's self-evaluation and confidence in their academic abilities and potential for success in educational settings.