Cultural and Ethical Issues

Cultural and Ethical Issues 
Option AÂ  You have been hired by the XYZ Company as a conflict resolution consultant. The company has just taken on a global flavor through a merger with a foreign firm. In addition, they are experiencing an unusual number of employee grievances. HR has also noted an unusual number of interpersonal squabbles between co-workers, and a recent employee survey showed that many workers felt that there was inequitable treatment among the employees in their departments.
What are the underlying sources of the conflict?
What cultural or diversity issues may be contributing to the conflict?
What additional information would you want to have to thoroughly address these problems?
What method or system would you recommend to address these problems and why?
In responding, you must cite a minimum of two sources, one of which may be your course textbook. The other must be a scholarly journal or credible news source. 
 
Option BÂ  What are the major ethical issues associated with conflict in the contemporary workplace?
List and discuss the issues that you have determined are ethical concerns and explain how each is relevant in the workplace.
Use at least two examples for each ethical issue you present.
Write this answer as a short essay (minimum two pages) using appropriate references (minimum of two).