The expression of self-interest by an individual is to satisfy desires, being indifferent about how their actions affect others (Adams & Maine, 1998). The lack of regard for the interests of others and the focus on one’s satisfaction or pleasure is narrow minded. People are so consumed in their own interest, much less to talk about the interest of others, which made Smith to put it this way, “Every man is, no doubt, by nature, first and principally recommended to his own care; and as he is fitter to take care of himself than any other person, it is fit and right that it should be so. Every man, therefore, is much more deeply interested in whatever immediately concerns himself, than in what concerns any other man,” (Smith 1979: 82-3). Smith’s statement above can be read not only as a rationale for self-interest as a concept but also suggests a basis of self-interest in conflict management. There is nothing stronger in serving the cause of a broken relationship or destruction than when a person is more consumed in self-love and interest rather than giving consideration to the interest of his fellow man. In addressing the interest of others, (Runde & Flanagan, 2013, p. 88-89), suggested three steps: First, think about what the other person might want out of the conflict. This means discussing issues and listening to find out what is important to the person. Noting facts and feelings. Making sure one understands what the other person really wants
A meeting with all involved parties to discuss the issue is also another good way to resolve conflict. Everyone will have a chance to speak; this is a good opportunity to hear all sides of the story and gain a full understanding of the conflict.
In order to resolve a conflict i would show I was using careful listening skills and have a calm tactful approach towards that person that offers a compromise that both sides can accept.
In the face of conflict one must look for objective criteria with which to resolve conflict is essential. Always keep in mind the aspiration for long term relationship building. We never know when we would meet our counterpart, another representative of his or her organization or a common acquaintance
Samuel Butler once said, “Self-preservation is the first law of nature.” This statement could not be more true because self preservation is the greatest human motivator as it grows in power as the world evolves, and establishes all basic humans needs and desires that other motivations lie within. Cynicism is often considered to be a form of skepticism (Cynicism=Self Preservation). However, the belief that all people are motivated by self interest is partially true. Humans are born with a natural desire to protect themselves, protect their image as seen by others, and make their life as fulfilling as possible and there are many examples to showcase it.
You should try to handle conflict situations by remaining calm, ending the conflict before it escalates and remaining respectful of others. You should try to demonstrate active listening and discuss the situation in a calm and rational manner to try and resolve the conflict.
How can people best respond to conflicts is a question commonly asked by people going through a difficult situation without any knowledge of how to respond properly to a certain conflict. The reality is: there is no solid answer to this question. It all depends on what your conflict is, and of course in what position you are. According to the Cambridge Dictionary, a conflict is an active disagreement, as between opposing opinions or needs[1], and according to the Merriam Webster Dictionary the definition of conflict is: a struggle for power[2] , so without a doubt, what people want as a result in a conflict is to have power over the problem, to have control.
Discuss the idea developed by the text creator in your chosen text about the impact of an individual’s ambition on self and others.
Conflicts on even the smallest scale can be viewed as evidence, and the self-interest of people involved makes these petty differences into matters of life and
The topic that I have chosen to discuss throughout this paper is Managing and Resolving Conflicts in a Relationship. This topic is very important to me simply because, I personally see a lot of relationships failing, including some of mines due to lack of resolving and managing conflicts correctly. By the end of this paper I hope that I have helped the reader understand and eliminate any conflicts that confront their everyday lives.
After hearing from all parties involved in the conflict, participants are sometimes able to come up with a resolution for the problem they are facing
“By purusing his own interest he frequently promotes that of society more efficiently than when he really intends to(p477) ”. Humans are selfish by nature it's only natural to do what best fit their needs. when doing so it helps promote society even if said person is unconsciously benefiting the society they are still benefiting the world's growth.
That is their essential ethical principle. Finally, there is the hypothetical egoist, who argues that all individuals ought to pursue their own interests if they are looking for coming to a specific end. In a way, that type of egoist is not an actual egoist; he is rather a utilitarian who believes that happiness for all can be enhanced if each person looks out after his own self.
Ethical egoism claims that all our actions can be reduced to self-interest. This is a controversial moral theory which sometimes can be detrimental. Without a well-defined framework of the nature of self-interest, ethical egoism enlarges the animalistic nature of humanity in which can result in unfavorable consequences. Ethical egoism also fails to provide a solution when a conflict of interest arises. By only acting out of one’s self
In his argument, Hinman (2007) asserts that every action that people engage in is motivated by self-interests or pleasure or direct benefits the agent or to avoid living with guilt in the future. This is the nature of human beings. Even the most altruistic action is in actual sense motivated by the egocentric desire of the actor (Hugh, 1898).
Most of us assume that some selfishness is healthy, but "too much" selfishness will lead to loneliness and despair. This idea rests on an incorrect definition of selfishness. Selfishness means acting in one's rational self-interest. By " rational" I mean that one can logically prove that an action is in one's self-interest—in the long run as well as the short run.