Oracle Tips by Burleson

Avoidance

The conflict is not addressed by anyone involved in the conflict for various reasons including lack of will, involvement by individuals that are averse to conflict, the issue is not worth a conflict to either party, and there is no belief by the parties that resolution can be attained.

Competition – This style of conflict management is represented by one party being in a position of power and winning the conflict while the other loses. This is the method that will be used by an IT manager in addressing a serious conflict related to employment termination or other situations. The manager should prepare himself or herself prior to addressing the conflict by thinking through how to approach and follow-through on resolution. The improper behavior by the computer professional must stop immediately and firmly; with the manager being in the position of authority. The employee has already crossed the line for which they are being fired and has also possibly entered into conflict after termination. The employer is therefore justified in terminating the individual, as well as to quickly eliminate any serious associated conflict.

The above book excerpt is from:

You're Fired! Firing Computer Professionals

The IT manager Guide for Terminating "With Cause"

ISBN 0-9744486-4-8

Robert Papaj 

http://www.rampant-books.com/book_2005_1_firing.htm