Beyond the Thomas–Kilmann Model: Into Extreme Conflict

This article discusses an extension to the Thomas–Kilmann conflict mode instrument (Thomas and Kilmann 1977) designed specifically for conflict situations in which strong negative emotional relationships are at play. The Thomas–Kilmann (TK) model is widely used to help participants (disputants and mediators) identify how two basic conflict characteristics interact to influence how stakeholders shape their actions with regard to their interests. Essentially the TK Model is built on the premise that the two salient conflict variables are the relative importance of the relationships at hand and the substantive issues being discussed. These variables are illustrated with a simple matrix that shows how each party will interact with the other based on the relative importance it places on these variables. Graphically illustrating where the behaviors fall on the matrix can explicate parties' behaviors to add a new perspective that may change the dynamic of the conflict. But the TK Model does not address scenarios in which individuals have very negative or destructive relationships, and sabotage, blocking, and exclusion are behavioral norms. Hence, we developed the Baumoel–Trippe (BT) Extension to the TK Model to address the highly negative and often identity‐based conflicts that are often found in the world of family business. Accordingly, the BT Extension to the TK Model explores conflicts in which the relationships are not merely unimportant or uncooperative, but where they become negative to downright vengeful. There is so much at stake for family business stakeholders that the family relationships may become so adversarial that the very business and family harmony all parties value are at risk. With our extension of the TK Model, we seek to provide insight into how decisions might be made when stakeholders are in highly negative, conflictual relationships.     

Comparing Electronic News Media Reports of Potential Bioterrorism-Related Incidents Involving Unknown White Powder to Reports Received by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Federal Bureau of Investigation: U.S.A., 2009–2011

There have been periodic electronic news media reports of potential bioterrorism-related incidents involving unknown substances (often referred to as “white powder”) since the 2001 intentional dissemination of Bacillus anthracis through the U.S. Postal System. This study reviewed the number of unknown “white powder” incidents reported online by the electronic news media and compared them with unknown “white powder” incidents reported to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) during a 2-year period from June 1, 2009 and May 31, 2011. Results identified 297 electronic news media reports, 538 CDC reports, and 384 FBI reports of unknown “white powder.” This study showed different unknown “white powder” incidents captured by each of the three sources. However, the authors could not determine the public health implications of this discordance.     

计算机系统遭到犯罪入侵后的电子证据取证

电子证据没有传统证据所拥有的永恒性,电子犯罪的调查和起诉,调查人员必须根据在某种交易已经完成后的记录来立案。一旦探测到受到入侵,你有两种选择方案来对付—将系统和网络断开,开始取证,或者仍旧让系统联网,尝试监控入侵者。利用正确的工具,具备所有器件如何工作的知识,就是收集所需证据需要的一切。     

电子文件与纸质档案价值鉴定之比较分析

本文主要从电子文件的价值鉴定和纸质档案的价值鉴定入手,从不同的方面比较了两者的异同,重点阐述电子文件的价值鉴定。笔者根据比较分析电子文件的价值鉴定和纸质档案的价值鉴定,对两者的鉴定工作提出了几点建设性的意见。希望本文的论述既能对档案工作者有所帮助,又能对档案研究人员有所启发。     

会计信息与工资集体协商--理论与实务的几个问题

工资集体协商的实质是经济利益的协商,协商的效果和质量取决于协商手段的运用,特别是协商过程中财务信息的运用。研究工资集体协商过程中涉及的若干会计问题,目的是引导协商主体,充分利用财务信息,提高工资集体协商的质量,实现共赢。     

有关电子证据问题浅析

信息的飞跃发展使证据学研究乃至证据立法面临诸多考验。在证据信息化的大趋势下,以计算机及其网络为依托的电子数据在证明案件事实的过程中起着越来越重要的作用。本文在确认电子证据的概念及特性的基础上,揭示了电子证据必须经过立法确认的事实,并指出了电子证据在我国刑事司法实践中需要注意的几点问题,以引起立法注意。主张将电子证据可以并且必须作为新的证据类型列入法定的刑事证据清单中。     

高职电子商务专业理论与实践课程教学体系探索——以长沙民政职业技术学院为例

文中从“零适应期”、“楔型人才”和“核心竞争能力培养”的教学理念出发,提出了“大专业,多方向,宽基础,重特色”的课程体系设计思想,构建了高职特色的理论与实践课程教学体系。     

电子商务中间件技术的应用

电子商务是网络经济时代崭新的商务活动形式。由于网络应用的更新 ,促使电子商务向着多层次、跨平台的分布式体系不断迈进。中间件 (Middleware)技术一种基于标准、支持分布式应用、独立于计算机硬件及操作系统的开发和运行环境 ,将对电子商务的发展起到较大的推动作用。     

电子证据制作主体身份辨真难点及对策--以我国首例网络色情案为例

网络时代,利用网络犯罪是随着现代科技发展而反射到刑事法律中不可回避的话题.本文以我国首例网络色情案为例,首次从刑事证据法学角度,对电子证据制作主体身份辨真的定位、存在的难题和困惑、认定的对策等方面予以剖析,以期对我国刑事电子证据制度的完善有所裨益.