Consensus Or Conflict

Author : Thomas J. Bernard
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0231056702

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The Consensus-conflict Debate by Thomas J. Bernard Pdf

Few aspects of American military history have been as vigorously debated as Harry Truman's decision to use atomic bombs against Japan. In this carefully crafted volume, Michael Kort describes the wartime circumstances and thinking that form the context for the decision to use these weapons, surveys the major debates related to that decision, and provides a comprehensive collection of key primary source documents that illuminate the behavior of the United States and Japan during the closing days of World War II. Kort opens with a summary of the debate over Hiroshima as it has evolved since 1945. He then provides a historical overview of thye events in question, beginning with the decision and program to build the atomic bomb. Detailing the sequence of events leading to Japan's surrender, he revisits the decisive battles of the Pacific War and the motivations of American and Japanese leaders. Finally, Kort examines ten key issues in the discussion of Hiroshima and guides readers to relevant primary source documents, scholarly books, and articles.

Author : Serge Moscovici,Willem Doise
Publisher : SAGE Publications Limited
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1994-09-23
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : STANFORD:36105009708178

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Conflict and Consensus by Serge Moscovici,Willem Doise Pdf

This book presents a bold new theory of the processes of collective decision-making that draws on theoretical influences ranging from group decision theory through to the authors' own social representations theory. Moscovici and Doise offer a novel analysis of group conflict and the construction of consensus to produce a general theory of collective decisions. Going beyond the traditional view that compromise is a negative process where group members merely comply in order to sustain cohesion, the authors argue that the conflict at the root of group decisions can be a positive force leading to changes in opinion and to innovation. Their theoretical framework is illustrated in depth with numerous empirical investigations fro

Author : Tony Fahey,Bernadette C. Hayes,Richard Sinnott
Publisher : Institute of Public Administration
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : History
ISBN : 1904541186

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Conflict and Consensus by Tony Fahey,Bernadette C. Hayes,Richard Sinnott Pdf

Author : C. Shaw
Publisher : Springer
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2004-04-16
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781403978837

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Cooperation, Conflict and Consensus in the Organization of American States by C. Shaw Pdf

This book examines conflict resolution efforts in Latin America by the Organization of American States (OAS) over the past fifty years by exploring the relationship of the United States with other member states within the context of the OAS. The book focuses on the impact of institutional factors on the influence that member states are able to wield within the organization. This innovative theoretical approach yields general insights into organizational behaviour and interstate relations within an international organization. The examination of thirty-one cases provides a wealth of empirical data and facilitates cross case comparisons.

Author : Seymour Martin Lipset
Publisher : Transaction Publishers
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1985-01-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1412820227

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Consensus and Conflict by Seymour Martin Lipset Pdf

The first of two volumes of Seymour Martin Lipsit's major papers deals with social and political conflict and, to a lesser extent, the way in which value systems and political institutions maintain order and consensus. Together these papers expound Lipset's thesis that, although all complex societies are characterized by a high degree of internal tension and conflict, consensual institutions and values are necessary conditions for their persistence.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Ateneo University Press
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9719094044

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Managing Conflict, Building Consensus by Anonim Pdf

In 1992, Xavier University through the Community Development Committee embarked on a project to develop a 150-hectare property in Cagayan de Oro City. The project proved to be an invaluable experience in community building and conflict resolution, replete with lessons for similar undertakings.

Author : Peter Lange,Sidney Tarrow
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2012-11-12
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781136280139

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Italy in Transition by Peter Lange,Sidney Tarrow Pdf

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.

Author : Harold Mellor Hodges
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1973
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:251855385

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Conflict and Consensus ... by Harold Mellor Hodges Pdf

Author : Michael A. Roberto
Publisher : Pearson Education
Page : 396 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2005-06-06
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780132716468

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Why Great Leaders Don't Take Yes for an Answer by Michael A. Roberto Pdf

Harvard Business School's Michael Roberto draws on powerful decision-making case studies from every walk of life, showing how to promote honest, constructive dissent and skepticism; use it to improve decisions; and align organizations behind those decisions. Learn from disasters like the Space Shuttle Columbia and JFK's Bay of Pigs Invasion, from successes like Sid Caesar and Bill Parcells, from George W. Bush's decision-making after 9/11. Roberto complements his compelling case studies with extensive new research on executive decisionmaking. Discover how to test and probe a management team; when 'yes' means 'yes' and when it doesn't; and how to build real consensus that leads to action. Gain important new insights into managing teams, mitigating risk, promoting corporate ethics, and much more.

Author : Elisabetta De Giorgi,Gabriella Ilonszki
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 259 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2018-03-09
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781317200017

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Opposition Parties in European Legislatures by Elisabetta De Giorgi,Gabriella Ilonszki Pdf

Democratic theory considers it fundamental for parties in government to be both responsive to their electorate and responsible to internal and international constraints. But recently these two roles have become more and more incompatible with Mair’s growing divide in European party systems between parties which claim to represent, but don’t deliver, and those which deliver, but are no longer seen to represent truer than ever. This book contains a qualitative and quantitative analysis of the behaviour of the opposition parties in eleven European democracies across Western and East Central Europe. Specifically, it investigates the parliamentary behaviour of the opposition parties, and shows that the party context is increasingly diverse. It demonstrates the emergence of two distinct types of opposition: one more cooperative, carried out by the mainstream parties (those with government aspirations), and one more adversarial focusing on government scrutiny rather than on policy alternatives (parties permanently excluded from power). It systematically and analytically explores the sources of their behaviour, whilst acknowledging that opposition is broader than its mere parliamentary behaviour. Finally, it considers the European agenda and the economic crisis as two possible intervening variables that might have an impact on the opposition parties’ behaviour and the government-opposition relations. As such, it responds to questions that are major concerns for the European democracies of the new millennium. This text will be of key interest to students and scholars of political parties, European politics, comparative politics and democracy.

Author : Tim Hartnett
Publisher : New Society Publishers
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2011-04-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781550924817

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Consensus-Oriented Decision-Making by Tim Hartnett Pdf

A step-by-step guide to the most efficient and effective method for participatory group decision-making Are you frustrated by that common challenge called group decision-making? Consensus-Oriented Decision-Making can help! Clearly written and well organized, keep this book by your side and refer to it often. Groups you are part of will function better as a result. -- Peggy Holman, author, Engaging Emergence: Turning Upheaval into Opportunity For any group or organization to function effectively, it must be able to make decisions well. Consensus-Oriented Decision-Making is the first book to offer groups (and group facilitators) a clear and efficient path to generating widespread agreement while fostering full participation and true collaboration. Poised to become the new standard for group facilitation, Consensus-Oriented Decision-Making combines: Deep insight into complex group dynamics Effective conflict resolution techniques Powerful communication skills Groups using this simple, step-by-step approach experience increased cohesion and commitment and stronger relationships as a result of their successful cooperation. Incorporating the principles of collaboration, inclusion, empathy, and open-mindedness, the consensus-oriented decision-making (CODM) process encourages shared ownership of group decisions. The method can be used in any group situation, regardless of whether the final decision-making power rests with a single person or team, a vote of members, or unanimity. Business, government, nonprofit, social, and community organizations can all benefit from Consensus-Oriented Decision-Making . Whether you are a designated facilitator or an active participant, understanding this powerful framework will help you contribute to the success of your group through achieving maximum participation and efficiency, a clearer decision-making process, better decisions, and improved group dynamics. Tim Hartnett, PhD, is a group facilitator and mediator who blends extensive knowledge of non-violent communication with insightful understanding of group dynamics and effective techniques for conflict resolution.

Author : Roy Gardner,Denis Lawton,Jo Cairns
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Church and education
ISBN : 0415335264

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Faith Schools by Roy Gardner,Denis Lawton,Jo Cairns Pdf

Provides an accessible overview of the debates, issues and practicalities of faith-based education. It sets out the challenges and opportunities of different approaches to faith schools and addresses the choices faced by parents.

Author : Allen Freeman Davis,Harold D. Woodman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 441 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1968
Category : United States
ISBN : OCLC:802486298

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Conflict and Consensus in Early American History by Allen Freeman Davis,Harold D. Woodman Pdf

Author : Roger Sidaway
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2013-06-17
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781136558467

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Resolving Environmental Disputes by Roger Sidaway Pdf

Resolving Environmental Disputes presents detailed case studies from the key contemporary themes in resource management and environmental protection, such as: access to the countryside for recreation, sustainable forestry, pollution and risks to health, and coastal zone management. The book spans both theory and practice in assessing the relationship between public participation and mediation. It is structured around detailed case studies from Britain, the USA and the Netherlands, which are interspersed with chapters providing explanation and interpretation of the theoretical and practical issues involved. In reviewing the state of environmental conflict resolution, the author examines how and why conflicts occur and whether approaches to conflict resolution based on consensus building could be more widely applied.

Author : Timothy Donais
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : History
ISBN : 9780415588744

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Peacebuilding and Local Ownership by Timothy Donais Pdf

This book explores the meaning of local ownership in peacebuilding and examines the ways in which it has been, and could be, operationalized in post-conflict environments. In the context of post-conflict peacebuilding, the idea of local ownership is based upon the premise that no peace process is sustainable in the absence of a meaningful degree of local involvement. Despite growing recognition of the importance of local ownership, however, relatively little attention has been paid to specifying what precisely the concept means or how it might be implemented. This volume contributes to the ongoing debate on the future of liberal peacebuilding through a critical investigation of the notion of local ownership, and challenges conventional assumptions about who the relevant locals are and what they are expected to own. Drawing on case studies from Bosnia, Afghanistan and Haiti, the text argues that local ownership can only be fostered through a long-term consensus-building process, which involves all levels of the conflict-affected society. This book will be of great interest to students of peacebuilding, peace and conflict studies, development studies, security studies and IR.