... and a chance to grow (Oberlender, 1993). 4.3.12 Negotiation Skills Project manager must have another soft skill, that of being an effective negotiators. He must compete with other project managers for scarce resources such as people, time, money, equipment or facilities. He also must fight to acquire what is necessary, providing why he must have the resources that he wants. Sometimes the ... ...

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... organization. 1. Limited Resources: Basic economics state that all resources are finite, and this promotes conflict among individuals and groups. 2. Interdependent Work activities- Differences in opinion regarding the usage of these scarce resources result in conflict as people have differences in perspective. 3. Communication problems- inadequate channels of communication between opposing parties result in the escalation of conflict. 4. Environment of the organization- this ... ...

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... others. When the economy is strong and the demand is high, businesses can prosper. Regardless of how great the economy may become, businesses still must compete with other firms for scarce raw materials and labor. A businesses environment creates many opportunities as well as problems for prospering businesses. The environment determines what a business can do by shaping and channeling its development. Businesses ... ...

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