Conflict Resolution

Paper Summary:

This paper briefly describes the history of the trend of settling disputes on every level. The paper discusses the nature of conflict and looks at a few different types of conflict resolution. The paper explores new trends in the movement as it expands to help create a system that allows all parties to knowledgeably settle disputes without further conflict, legal action or violence.

Outline:
Introduction
History of the Dispute Resolution Movement
Reasons To Employ Conflict Resolution
Conflict Resolution
Types of Conflict
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"Conflict resolution is, in its simplest form an attempt by two or more parties to reach an agreement that meets the needs of all parties, without excluding the voice of either and within the range of the ability of both parties to compromise in the face of any given conflict. The trend toward settling disputes on every level is moving in the clear direction of conflict resolution as a first and/or even last resort, as a result of the desire of many individuals and entities to clearly outline the nature of the needs of those they represent and allow the other party(s) to do the same, so that confusion and misunderstanding is eliminated from the resolution and both parties enter into an agreement, hopefully amiably understanding the rights and responsibilities of the agreement."

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