Systems and Strategies for Managing Organizational Conflict
Course ID: ILRSM504Design and implement an integrated management system in your organization. Reduce productivity losses and litigation risks associated with workplace conflict.
Description
Workplace conflict is common in organizations. In order to manage this issue effectively and reduce the loss of productivity and high costs of litigation associated with it, modern organizations are developing specific strategies to identify and manage conflict. This course uses a fictional case study to teach participants how to design and implement an integrated conflict management system in their organizations and how to evaluate its effectiveness.
Who Should Take This Course?
This course is essential for senior leadership, mid-level managers, department heads, and human resource, business unit and other managers working throughout the organization in virtually any industry. It is also indispensable for members of the legal community who advise organizations about employment practices.
Certificate Information
This course can be applied toward the following certificates:Course Format
All eCornell courses are delivered online and are self-paced. An eCornell instructor leads the online discussions, grades any course projects, and is available to answer specific questions about the course content.
This course contains the following modules:
- Designing a Conflict Management System (CMS)
- The relationship between alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and conflict management systems
- Determining whether an organization is a good candidate for a CMS
- Elements of a good CMS design
- Implementation and Evaluation of a Conflict Management System
- The steps to implementing an integrated CMS
- Metrics and methods for evaluating whether a CMS is meeting the needs of an organization
- Addressing evaluation considerations in the development of a conflict management system
Benefits to the Learner
After completing this course, participants will be able to:
- Outline a strategic approach to conflict management
- Design and develop an integrated conflict management system
- Implement an integrated conflict management system
- Evaluate the effectiveness of an integrated conflict management system
Authoring Faculty
David Lipsky, Ph.D., Professor
Ronald L. Seeber, Ph.D., Professor
Sponsoring School
Cornell University's School of Industrial and Labor RelationsTotal Learning Time
Approximately five to six hours over a period of two weeks.Enrollment
Price: $599.00To register, click 'Add to Cart' at right, or contact an Enrollment Counselor at info@ecornell.com or 1-866-eCornell (+1-607-330-3200 from outside the United States).
Certificate programs are eligible for eCornell Payment Plans. Discounts are available for military personnel, veterans, and Cornell University Alumni. eCornell programs are not eligible for financial aid or federal Pell Grants. Contact an enrollment counselor for more information.
March 3, 2010
May 26, 2010
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Technical Requirements
With all eCornell courses, access is easy. Participants only need a computer and an Internet connection. To view specific technology requirements, visit our Technology Requirements page.
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