Authors :
Jay MM Jadezweni; M Vimba
Volume/Issue :
Volume 8 - 2023, Issue 11 - November
Google Scholar :
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Scribd :
https://tinyurl.com/3nw5a77n
DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10825016
Abstract :
A lot has been written about conflict
management and its approaches and the primary focus
has been on various ways of resolving conflict through
traditional ways which include negotiation, mediation,
arbitration and litigation ( Accord, 2022; Waks, 2022).
Usually, negotiations in conflict resolution draw on
the same principles of collaborative negotiation that are
used in dealmaking (Moore, 2018). In many writers’
views, the responsibility for resolving conflicts is held by
those directly affected while outside forces play a
secondary role (Indeed Editorial Team, 2023; Mariani,
2022). Lawler (2018) argues that cultural and socio-
economic factors drive conflict and post conflict settings.
The exercise of any of the two or both is many cases the
cause of conflict and this extends to politics most of the
times. This article will not attempt to discuss approaches
to resolving conflicts as these have been discussed
extensively by many writers (Thomas, 1976; Kilman,
n.d.) hence Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument
(TKI). It seeks to explore, examine and discuss in detail
the role of secondary role players such immediate family
members, friends, close associates and so forth of in
conflict situations.
Keywords :
Conflict resolution, mediation, negotiations, cultural and socio-economic factors, primary role-players (conflicting parties), secondary role-players (family, friends and associates), power and individual dimensions.
A lot has been written about conflict
management and its approaches and the primary focus
has been on various ways of resolving conflict through
traditional ways which include negotiation, mediation,
arbitration and litigation ( Accord, 2022; Waks, 2022).
Usually, negotiations in conflict resolution draw on
the same principles of collaborative negotiation that are
used in dealmaking (Moore, 2018). In many writers’
views, the responsibility for resolving conflicts is held by
those directly affected while outside forces play a
secondary role (Indeed Editorial Team, 2023; Mariani,
2022). Lawler (2018) argues that cultural and socio-
economic factors drive conflict and post conflict settings.
The exercise of any of the two or both is many cases the
cause of conflict and this extends to politics most of the
times. This article will not attempt to discuss approaches
to resolving conflicts as these have been discussed
extensively by many writers (Thomas, 1976; Kilman,
n.d.) hence Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument
(TKI). It seeks to explore, examine and discuss in detail
the role of secondary role players such immediate family
members, friends, close associates and so forth of in
conflict situations.
Keywords :
Conflict resolution, mediation, negotiations, cultural and socio-economic factors, primary role-players (conflicting parties), secondary role-players (family, friends and associates), power and individual dimensions.
