BN - Lecture 1

Question 1

Distributive Fairness

Answer 1

Whether we think that a fair rule was applied so that the outcomes are distributed equitably

Question 2

Efficiency

Answer 2

Did it take the least amount of time, money and effort necessary?

Question 3

Origins of Conflict

Answer 3

1. Substantive (Intrinsically opposed goals and interests)
2. Resources (limited resources, everyone wants maximum)
3. Control
4. Psycho-Social (different
5. Values
6. Emotions
7. Perceptions

Question 4

Preserving Relationships

Answer 4

• Distributive Fairness: Was a fair rule applied so that outcomes are equitable
• Procedural Fairness: Is the decision maker biased, inconsistent or unethical?
• Did they think it was fair?
• Did they think you were ethical and acted with integrity?

Question 5

Procedural Fairness

Answer 5

Whether we see the decision maker as biased, inconsistent, or unethical

Question 6

What Are Some Ways We Can Resolve Conflict?

Answer 6

• Force: Use Power (war, voting, strike)
• Litigate: Use rights, legal and otherwise (arbitration, jury trials, international courts)
• Negotiate

Question 7

Why Negotiate To Resolve Conflict?

Answer 7

• Wise outcomes
• Preserves or enhances the relationship
• Efficient

Question 8

Wise Outcomes

Answer 8

• Maximising outcomes requires thinking about yourself and the other parties
• Maximising outcomes requires thinking about short and long term goals