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1 Running Head: DISCUSSION QUESTIONS Upper Iowa University PA-545 – Labor Relations Conflict Resolution: Public Sector Week 4 – Case 6.2 Discussion Questions

Week 4 Assignment 2 Case 6.2 Discussion Questions What are the dangers of assuming that someone would be threatened if you argued with them? In most situations, people have the tendency to assume the worst and believe this is the wisest way to manage expectations. The heinous thoughts that assuming can create are fascinating. Assuming the worst will cause receiving the worst and the fact that what was expected was received is used as proof for justification in making that assumption (Eddy, 2014). In all situations, it is best to listen and gather the facts instead of assuming. In the case study, Rhonda was a confident long-time activist and well-prepared to argue her position regarding the possible attack on the water standards made in the area. When Rhonda made a strong case regarding what should be done, the group assumed that she would be difficult to work with. Rhonda listened to an individual’s thoughts regarding complications and problems of her suggestion, and asked for his alternative suggestion. She had a well-reasoned argument for his alternative and clarified questions from other group members regarding his proposed plan without intimidating, or dominating the interactions of other group members. In the end, the group viewed Rhonda as the most valuable member of the group (Folger, Poole, and Stutman, 2013). It is easy to assume and perceive a person whether it is a supervisor, employee, or team member based on a single act or behavior. However, in the workplace, simply assuming or blaming is not a resolution to the problem. Instead of assuming, listening, and gather all the facts and details to a problem is the key to solving a problem.

Week 4 Assignment 3 Can you describe a situation where you felt someone was not changing a stated position even though you felt he or she had had a change of mind? I believe that Hillary Clinton changing her position on same-sex marriage is an example. On the day the United States Supreme Court was waiting to hear arguments regarding same-sex marriage, Hillary changed her logo from “H” to rainbow-color as an indication of supporting same-sex marriage. Her belief is that every loving family and couple is entitled to be recognized and deserve equal treatment under the law across the nation. After more than a decade of opposing same-sex marriage, in 2013 she came out to support same-sex marriage. Today, since Hillary Clinton is a presidential candidate, her views are notably in the spotlight (Sherman, 2015). Hillary Clinton’s statement regarding same-sex marriage was placed on Flip-O-Meter, used for measuring if a candidate views changed without making a value judgment regarding such flip. This measure determined that the public opinion regarding supporting same-sex marriage changed, as well as Clinton’s opinion. She had several of her party members to change their minds regarding same-sex marriage. Hillary supported the Defense of Marriage Act signed by President Clinton in 1996. Her belief is that same-sex marriages should be acknowledged and entitles to the same rights and privileges as other Americans (Sherman, 2015). In 2013, after she left her position of Secretary of State, her support of same-sex marriage was announced in a Human Rights Campaign video.

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Week 4 Assignment 4 References Eddy, Bill. (2014). Dealing with defensiveness in high conflict people. Retrieved from http://www.mediate.com/articles/eddyB6.cfm Folger, Joseph P., Poole Marshall S., & Stutman, Randall K. (2013). Working though conflict: Strategies for relationships, groups, and organizations. (7 th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson. Sherman, Amy. (2015). Hillary Clinton’s changing position on same-sex marriage. Retrieved From http://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/statements/2015/jun/17/hillary- clinton/hillary-clinton-change-position-same-sex-marriage/

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