Read the case study for this unit regarding ExtremeNet and Allen Lopez. As the Chief Executive Officer for ExtremeNet, you are responsible for resolving the conflict between Allen Lopez and ExtremeNet in a manner that demonstrates solid ethical reasoning skills and the ability to manage stakeholder interests. Click the “Rubric” button to view how the Conflict Resolution Paper Assignment will be graded. As the leader of ExtremeNet, it is your responsibility to resolve the following questions: Should Allen Lopez be allowed to keep his job with ExtremeNet? Support your answer using ethical theory. Should ExtremeNet attempt a lawsuit to force the removal of this website? Support your answer using ethical theory. How can ExtremeNet’s leadership best respect the rights of Allen Lopez and ExtremeNet? Explain the impact of your ethical decision on Allen Lopez and the company. How can ExtremeNet’s leadership best repair the relationship between management and employees while meeting the needs and goals of the company? Demonstrate an understanding of the issues and how to best unify the company to move forward. Write a one to two page decision in which you address the above questions and explain your reasoning. The paper should be double-spaced, well organized, and free of errors. Put your Assignment in a Word document. Save it in a location and with a name that will help your instructor identify the Assignment, the course, and you, the student.  When you are ready to submit it, click on the Dropbox and complete the steps below: Click the link that says Submit an Assignment. In the “Submit to Basket” menu, select Unit 7: Dropbox. In the “Comments” field, include at least the title of your paper. Click the Add Attachments button. Follow the steps listed to attach your Word document. To view your graded work, come back to the Dropbox or go to the Gradebook after your instructor has evaluated it. Click the Dropbox to access it. Make sure that you save a copy of your submitted Assignment.

Think of a controversial conflict scenario. Although you may use Chapter 28 as an inspiration, the scenario you choose may not be victims and offenders. The conflict scenario should include facts that demonstrate how emotions are involved in the conflict. Additionally, the scenario should include information as to how barriers presented by identity, beliefs, gender, and culture influence the conflict situation. Describe how alternative dispute resolution strategies may be used in an innovative way to address the conflict scenario. Explore potential costs and benefits of using the strategies you describe. The paper should be 2-3 pages, not including a title page, abstract and references. At least one outside source (in addition to the required and recommended readings of this class) is expected.

Textbook
Moffitt, M.L. & Bordone, R.C. (2005). The handbook of dispute resolution. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
Chapter 5: Enemies, Allies, and Emotions: The Positive Power of Positive Emotions in Negotiations
Chapter 7: Identity, Beliefs, Emotion, and Negotiation Success
Chapter 8: Cultural Pathways in Negotiation and Conflict Management
Chapter 9: Negotiation Through a Gender Lens
Chapter 28: Victim Offender Mediation: Evidence-Based Practice Over Three Decades