need a study guide format on, What is meant by conflict resolution.
Need at least a paragraph or two.

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Request for Question Clarification by kriswrite-ga on 08 Apr 2004 13:15 PDT

Just to clarify, are you asking us to write your homework, or are you
looking for links that will help you write a few paragraphs on
conflict resolution?

Kriswrite

rottieman-ga,

I'll respond to your question in general terms, but if you would like
information on particular areas of conflict resolution, please let me
know and I will be happy to clarify my response.

I found a website that seems to have the information you seek. It is
the website of the "Conflict Resolution Network". The following
excerpts are taken from this source:

On the importance of conflict resolution:

"Conflict comes about from differences - in needs, values and
motivations. Sometimes through these differences we complement each
other, but sometimes we will conflict. Conflict is not a problem in
itself - it is what we do with it that counts.

It is important that we do something because whether we like it or
not, conflicts demand our energy. In fact, an unresolved conflict can
call on tremendous amounts of our attention. We all know how
exhausting an unresolved conflict can be. It is not always easy to fix
the problem but a great energy boost can come when we do. Resolving
conflict requires skills."
http://www.crnhq.org/freecrkit.html

On what skills are necessary for succesful conflict resolution:

"They are the skills that enable us to bypass personal differences and
to open up to possibilities. The skills of CR draw us closer to other
people, as we jointly search for fair solutions and balanced needs. It
involves a powerful shift from adversaries to co-operative partners.
In this shift each person benefits."
http://www.crnhq.org/freecrkit.html

On the importance from a global perspective:

"The resolution of world conflict does not lie only with governments.
Everybody can support international peace endeavours. The Conflict
Resolution Network is a peace program with daily relevance. The
conflict-resolving manager helps build an effective economic system.
The effective individual builds friendships and intimacy around them -
vital components in social communication."
http://www.crnhq.org/freecrkit.html

on conflict resolution and the government:
http://www.crnhq.org/govt.html

Conflict resolution methods:
http://www.crnhq.org/crmedia.html

Values and philisophical basis of conflict resolution:
http://www.crnhq.org/gentle_revolution.html


Additional Links:

A mediation and dispute resolution resources site, primarily legal.
http://adrr.com/

Conflict Resolution Research Institute
http://www.cri.cc/

Institute for Conflict Analysis and Resolution at George Mason University
http://www.gmu.edu/departments/ICAR/

Institute on Global Conflict and Cooperation at the University of
California, San Diego.
http://www-igcc.ucsd.edu/

Mediation Information and Resource Center (MIRC).
http://www.mediate.com/

The Network: Interaction for Conflict Resolution.
http://www.crnetwork.ca/front.asp

Thank you for your question and please feel free to ask for
clarification if necessary.

Cheers,
Anthony (adiloren-ga)

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Request for Answer Clarification by rottieman-ga on 09 Apr 2004 04:17 PDT

The information you have given me is sufficient, thank you very much!

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Clarification of Answer by adiloren-ga on 09 Apr 2004 16:37 PDT

Glad to hear that the information was helpful. Thanks again for your question.

I'm very pleased at how fast my question was answered.