The study of writers and writing in digital environments raises distinct and complex ethical issues for researchers. Rhetoric theory and casuistic ethics, working in tandem, provide a theoretical framework for addressing such issues. A casuistic heuristic grounded in rhetorical principles can help digital writing researchers critically…

This article deals with a recurrent situation in congregational schools, in which parents lobby for a reduction in the number of days per week of instruction. Following two similar studies by Joseph Reimer, the article utilizes the theoretical construct of a "social drama" as a frame for the recounting and analysis of a recent occurrence…

School leaders are increasingly called upon to pursue meaningful partnerships with families and community groups, yet many leaders are unprepared to meet the challenges of partnerships, to cross cultural boundaries, or to be accountable to the community. Alliances are needed among educators, families, and community groups that value relationship…

This article presents a classroom ethical decision-making exercise designed to help students make reasoned ethical decisions while gaining insight into their own and others' ethical decision-making strategies. During the exercise, students individually analyze an original mini-case, then meet in small groups to reach consensus on the advice and…

Conflicts occur in the following three situations: (1) when a choice must be made between incompatible goals; (2) when individuals want different things but must settle for the same thing; and (3) when individuals want the same thing but must settle for different things. This article discusses the consequences and difficulties of conflicts.…

As organizational tasks have grown more complex, several innovative temporary management systems such as matrix management have been developed. The Apollo space program has been an important contribution to the development of matrix management techniques. Discusses the role of conflict within the matrix, its determinants, and the process of…

It is the responsibility of teachers to imbue in their students the idea that settlements to today's problems are not necessarily just or permanent. In a democratic society, all segments of the populace have the right to be considered. (CK)

"If the student hasn't learned, the teacher hasn't taught!" Here's an old saw that is being re-sharpened. The case of Michigan deserves careful study.... (Editor)

An incremental model of decisionmaking is discussed and compared with the Comprehensive Rational Approach. A model of reconciliation between the two approaches is proposed, and examples are given in the field of economic development and educational planning. (Author/DN)

Counselors (N=72) rated four ethical conflict vignettes. Results revealed significant main effects for pressure and for legal guideline clarity for responses to conflict and significant interaction effects. Decision making was affected negatively by pressure, however, participants relied little on legal guidelines in making responses. (Author/BL)

Assessed the relative importance of conflicting interests and ideologies in a simulation of political decision making. Student decision maker (N=96) negotiated the allocation of resources to alternative programs. High conflict of interest dyads took longer to negotiate, allocated less funds, and viewed the negotiation more like a…

Describes how three Wisconsin school superintendents used the process of situation appraisal and decision analysis to improve their problem-solving and decision-making capabilities and those of their leadership teams. Provides several examples. (PKP)

The relationship between difficulty of conflict resolution and degree of avoidance was investigated in three experiments using imagery conflicts consisting of choosing to have more or less of certain personal characteristics. (Editor)

The author presents a six-stage model for sexual decision-making. Hopefully, the model will provide a framework for discussion which would encourage sexual decision-making on the basis of long-range implications rather than on a short-term basis. (Author)

The divorce explosion has placed a substantial burden on the judicial system of the United States. About 10 percent of divorce cases involve child custody battles. The adversarial legal process may be contrary to the children's best interest. Custody mediation has been used as an alternative to court litigation. California law requires an attempt…