BSCOM 234T Wk 5 Discussion – Hot Buttons

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member.

Week 5

Week 5 discusses conflict management and how we can address and manage both internal and external conflict(s).

Choose one of the following prompts for your initial reply:

Due Thursday 8/6

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

Hot buttons are internal drivers triggered by what someone may say or do that create conflict. Reflect on your own hot buttons, and identify two or three. Why do you believe these hot buttons exist? Describe a situation when these hot buttons created conflict. Provide a strategy on how you can manage these hot buttons to improve interpersonal relationships.

or

Interpersonal Conflict is an expressed struggle between at least two interdependent people who perceive incompatible goals, scarce resources, or interference in the achievement of their goals. There are three types of conflict – pseudoconflict, simple conflict and ego conflict. What are these types of conflict and can you provide an example of when you have experienced them?

or

Chapter 8 discusses 4 myths associated with Conflict. What are the four myths and why do you think they exist? How can we overcome these myths in order to have a more productive communication experience?

Due Monday 8/10

Post 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member. Be constructive and professional.

• INITIAL POSTS MUST BE175 WORDS IN LENGTH
• RESPONSES TO FELLOWSTUDENTS (OR MYSELF) MUST BE AT LEAST 100 WORDS IN LENGTH