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The homework is due in Canvas by 11:59 pm on the due date. The Canvas drop box will remain open an additional 48 hours after the due date/time; homework submitted during the grace period will be considered late and will be assessed a one-letter grade penalty deduction. Scenario

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InstructionsUsing the theories and concepts presented in Raines, Chap 1 and 2, you are to respond to the questions below based on the presented scenario.  Your response is to be 3-4 pages, MLA/APA formatted (MLA is better suited here), and in narrative form (do not respond in a Q&A format).  You must support your position ( i.e., responses) with the scenario and course materials. You are encouraged to also use relevant outside materials to support your position (i.e., related WSJ, NYTimes, Forbes, Times, articles or journal articles).  Uploaded documents must MS Word format (.doc, .docx); if you use Google Drive, convert the document into a MS Word-able format or submit as a .pdf. Upload as an an attachment; do not paste your paper into the area.The homework is due in Canvas by 11:59 pm on the due date. The Canvas drop box will remain open an additional 48 hours after the due date/time; homework submitted during the grace period will be considered late and will be assessed a one-letter grade penalty deduction.ScenarioJohn and Mike work in the same department. Mike is a new employee. John has worked at the company for a long time. John and Mike do the same job. They have the same job title. They have to work together.  John likes to do things the way they have always been done. He is very vocal.   Because hes been there so long, he thinks he knows how to do things.   And he tells others about it, whether or not they ask.  Mike tries hard to follow company rules. Mike is a very quiet man. He doesnt talk much.   He has conservative and traditional values.  Employees must clock in within 5 minutes of the start of their shifts.   They are supposed to clock in at their own buildings, but there isnt any way to check this.   John always clocks in at another building so he wont be marked as tardy.   He always gets to his work station at least 10 minutes late.At least a couple of times each week, somebody asks Mike where John is.   Mike is tired of covering for John. He has kept it in for a long time.   Finally, one morning, John is 20 minutes late. Mike had to cover for John twice since the beginning of the shift.   When John finally appears, Mike tells him hes not going to cover for him anymore. John says, Hey, I clocked in. Ive been doing this for years.   As long as you dont say anything, nobody will ever know. Just shut the %&# up and do your job.   Mike and John start shouting at each other. You are the team leader and walk in just as it looks like John is going to hit Mike.(Adapted from http://literacy.kent.edu/salt_fork/work_people/scenarios.html)Questions (Remember to justify your position with properly cited course material)How would you describe the interaction and why? Be specific in supporting your position. (Hint: think in terms of the language of conflict and organizational culture presented in the scenario).What conflict styles are John and Mike using?  Include the benefits and costs each worker receives from the chosen style(s)?Briefly stated, what are the root causes for John’s conflict style? For Mike’s conflict style? Support your answerAs team leader what conflict style is the best response to the situation and why?  Provide specific team leader action(s) and support.WE USE TURNITIN SO PLZ MAKE SURE DO NOT COPY TOO MUCH!

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