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Google Searches

1. Google Search: "The cost of conflict in the workplace - dollars" OR "Centre for Conflict Resolution International - About Workplace Conflict_The Cost of Conflict" In business, activity that affects the bottom line gets the most attention. What is the cost of workplace conflict? Some experts call unresolved conflict the largest reducible c4t in many businesses. Search for information that quantifies the cost of workplace conflict on an annual basis in terms of dollars lost or lost productivity from increased absenteeism.

2. Google Search: "ADR Institute of Canada Inc." OR "Stitt Feld Handy Group" If you needed to find a third party to help resolve a conflict, who in pour province is an available contact or affiliate?

3. Google Search: "WATNA/BATNA - best negotiated agreement" AND "walk away point of negotiation" Compare and contrast these two concepts. How do they relate to this chapter within the section on negotiation?

4. Google Search: "Workplace Bullying/Bill 168" OR "Workplace Bullying Institute" OR "CBC Workplace Bullying At Walmart" What is workplace bullying, what are early signs of it in the workplace, who gets targeted tgpicallg, and how does it happen? What happened to the Canadian employee at a Walmart store? How can such behaviours be avoided in the workplace?

Motivation in the Workplace

The hiring process is very crucial and could lead to the termination of any employee, if not followed properly. The termination of Kathy Milsom became a controversial topic. It surrounded the procurement of a contract. Ultimately the board of Toronto Community Housing Company (TO-IC) fired their CEO, effective immediately.

TCHC is a big name, but they have had four CEO's over the past eight years. This number indicates high turnover and a weak organizational culture.

To cover up, the Chairperson Marshman is acting as CEO and agreed to overtake the position for a certain period.

Read the article "Toronto Community Housing CEO fired after investigation into contract"

QUESTIONS:

1. Do you think, following a certain procedure in Hiring Process is mandatory? Why or why not? Support your answers. (Remember this chapter is about motivation.)

2. Do you think big, famed organization have high turnovers? If yes, why? What would you recommend to reduce it?

3. Do you think these organizational controversies affect their clientele? Will this affect the overall growth of the organization? What strategy might Management need to maintain customer relationships?