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Unit 8 Learning Activity 1, “Pregnancy as a Barrier to Job Status”

Daniel, I like the perspective that you brought to the case. I looked at this case as well and interestingly you have walked in a similar manner to address the issue and to highlight the assumptions.
out of the situation we see conflict brewing which requires a dose of cooperation. Conflict can be good for an organization and an individual based on how the matter is treated.

Fowler, “et al”, 2019 notes that when conflict arises there are two ways in which we can address it. One is to look from the perspective of a healthy engagement. This requires for us to look for “conflict-competent leadership” (Fowler, “et al” 2009, pg. 39) who will be able to constructively address conflict early and collaboratively

However, when we take the other option, we see denial and avoidance.  This process produces,

1. “Temporary or poorly conceived solutions often result (pg. 39)
2. Valuable assets are diminished; employee turnover may result (pg. 39)
3. Morale suffers; leadership is questioned” pg. (39)

These are the symptoms we see being displayed in the behavior of the manager, and Marina’ s expression as the morale was hit over a period of time and leadership finds itself being questioned.

While on the other hand if leadership had acted in a healthy way, Fowler, “et al (2019) indicated they would have been able to

1. Fully considers employee/associate interests
2. Takes advantage of adaptive management
3. Improves morale and demonstrates inclusiveness and fairness
4. Increases organizational resilience
5. Finds sustainable solutions

Reference

Fowler, A., Field, E., & McMachon, J. (2019). The Upside of Conflict. Retrieved November 15, 2018, from https://learn.twu.ca/pluginfile.php/171695/mod_resource/content/1/The Upside of Conflict.pdf