MBA506 Conflict Management Analysis: Paxman and Brand Interview

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the conflict management dynamics observed in the BBC Newsnight interview between Jeremy Paxman and Russell Brand. The analysis begins by examining the initial purposes of each participant and assesses how these purposes may have contributed to or detracted from conflict management. It then delves into the narratives the participants constructed for themselves and any instances of personal attacks. The report identifies moments where participants felt threatened and explains the underlying reasons. Furthermore, it examines instances where opinions were presented as facts. The report also evaluates how each participant could have managed the interview more effectively, offering specific recommendations for improved conflict management, negotiation, and resolution strategies. The analysis incorporates theoretical aspects of conflict management and provides a critical evaluation of the interaction, drawing on academic references to support its findings.

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Table of contents
Introduction......................................................................................................................................2
Discussion........................................................................................................................................2
Purpose for conducting the interview process.................................................................................2
Conflicting stories of the participants..............................................................................................3
Threat that has influenced the conflict.............................................................................................4
An opinion that has been supported by both the participants..........................................................5
‘Political class system has destroyed the socio economic structure of the society and as its impact
the common people are suffering (Baudrillard 2019).’...................................................................5
Describing the conflict by highlighting theoretical aspects.............................................................6
Recommended strategies for conflict management.........................................................................7
Conclusion.......................................................................................................................................7
Reference list and bibliography.......................................................................................................9

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Introduction
Conflict management is being considered as the important practice, which is helps to
identify as well as handle the conflicts with efficiency as well as sensible manner (Broukhim et
al. 2019). In the workplace environment, conflict is being considered as the important concern
which makes the significant impact on decision making process (Cooper 2015). The purpose of
the study is to shed light on the critical analysis of interview discussion between Jeremy
Praxman and Russell Brand. Analyzing the conflict, the study has recommended different
methods that can be beneficial in terms of dealing with the situation.
Discussion
Purpose for conducting the interview process
Jeremy Praxman: The purpose of Jeremy is to understand the brand choice of Russell in both the
personal as well as professional perspectives. Jeremy Praxman has rudely asked Russsell Brand
regarding the political magazine editing matter. Voting is the major concern of Jeremy, which
has dragged him towards participating in the interview process. It is true that in order to deal
with the emerging issues, Jeremy Praxman has identified voting as the ultimate solution I terms
of bringing the betterment. Following the political system, Jeremy Praxman has aimed to
introduce the effective solution for societal betterment and because of this he had participated in
the interview process. Analyzing the major concern of Jeremy Praxman it has been identified
that as Russell Brand has not shown any interest towards conducting the voting system, in that
case the Jeremy Praxman is not able to accept any kind of sudden changes in the planet without
making any decision. In order to avoid the conflicting situation and finding the ultimate solution
in the particular situation, Jeremy Praxman has participated in the interview.

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Russell Brand: Analyzing the interaction of Russell Brand with Jeremy Praxman, it has been
identified that in a funny note, Brand has tried to end up the discussion. The purpose of Russell is
to introduce some solution that can be beneficial for the common people. Rather than focusing
on old political paradigm, he has aimed to highlight his stand for betterment through the
interview.
Conflicting stories of the participants
Jeremy Praxman: In the discussion between Jeremy Praxman and Russell, Jeremy Praxman
asked for understanding the change initiatives, which Russell wants to introduce. Jeremy
Praxman specifically wanted to know if Brand aims to introduce any revolutionary change in
te6rms of dealing with the emerging challenge in the field. In the end of the interview, it has
been identified that analyzing the destroyable situation of the earth due to various political class,
the poor people are being exploited, which has been agreed by Jeremy Praxman. The discussion
in the interview also reflects the initiative of Brand towards bringing the changes against the
ongoing political practices. By continuing this, it can be said that due to lack of patience, brand
wants to reach at the certain point of change quickly. However, brand is not interested to
understand the consequence of the initiative in the long term. Therefore, it can be said that in the
conflicting situation, Brand is avoiding the discussion and wanted to quickly reach at the solution
point.
Russell Brand: In order to avoid the conflict, brand has tried to maintain the politeness during the
interview process. Although the interview has conducted for highlighting the debate on issues
faced by poor people and their situation due to political classes, but, here the person has not used
any kind of controversial as well as conflicting term. However, the interview indicates the
misunderstanding between Brand and Praxman, which has been created while finding the

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solution for the particular situation. In case of bringing the betterment for common people, the
argumentative interview discussion between Brand and Praxman has got highlighted in which
the voting rights was the major discussion point.
Threat that has influenced the conflict
Analyzing the discussion during the interview process, it has been identified that Jeremy
Praxman has got threatened while asking the question to Brand regarding the voting process. It
has been asked by Jeremy Praxman to Brand that if Brand has ever got motivated for casting
vote on the political conflicting situation. In this situation Jeremy Praxman has got the
disappointing behavior of brand which has made him feel threatened. As per Brand, in order to
deal with the improper action of society, the old political setup was not worthy enough. Due to
the economic exploitation, the pressure on poor people has negatively impacted on society. It is
true that due to availability of different societal classes, improving the situation of poor people
has become challenging.
In this situation Brand has raised his voice against the old class divisional system, which
is negatively driving the societal perspectives. By continuing this, he has also raised his voice
against the challenges faced by women due to societal systems. In this situation introducing the
revolutionary changes, he wanted to provide both the social as well as political benefits to the
suffering people. In order to keep his strong opinion during the interview, he has behaved with
anger for bringing the strong changes. It is true that due to changes in individuals’ opinion, the
misunderstanding has got aroused between the participants, which has created the conflicting
situation. In the ending of the interview discussion, the evidence has got collected which has
reflected the conflicting as well as debatable situation. As per Brand, in order to deal with the
societal situation, Brand doesn’t need any kind of help from anyone. He has alone aimed to bring

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the drastic change for society benefits without taking help from anyone. In that case, due to
misunderstanding with Jeremy Praxman, Brand has shown the anger. Due to this reason, Brand
has claimed that he does not need any help from any one and he also said that in order to bring
any change, he won’t take anybody’s permission if he will think that the change is needed for
societal betterment.
Jeremy Praxman: Analyzing the interaction between Brand and Jeremy Praxman, it has been
identified that Jeremy Prexman has aroused the objection for not conducting any vote regarding
the change initiative which has been adopted by Brand. As its result, Praxman has faced the
threat from Brand due to not agreeing with his answer.
An opinion that has been supported by both the participants
‘Political class system has destroyed the socio economic structure of the society and as its
impact the common people are suffering (Baudrillard 2019).’
Jeremy Praxman: Jeremy Praxman was quite socked while getting the aggressive respond from
Brand. Brand was quite determined with his decision and it has made Jeremy Praxman surprised
as before the age of 18 this kind of behavior was unexpected from Brand’s end. In the
discussion, it has been identified that due to increasing challenges in the society, both the
participants have focused on reaching at the mutual point in which the economic exploitation and
its drastic impact can be reduced.
Russell Brand: In the interview, brand has repeatedly took stand against the economic
exploitation as well as the socio economic challenges, which have negatively impacted on the
society. In both the cases the participants have shared their opinion regarding the societal
situation.

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Describing the conflict by highlighting theoretical aspects
In the Morton’s Fork theory based on conflict management, the erroneous presumption
of a person has been highlighted in which based on two options the decision is being made
(Elliott and Kaufman, 2016). In such cases, avoiding the confronting situation people try to stop
discussion on important issues as they believe that potential conflict can cause negative impact
on the good initiative. Group discussion can be considered as the effective solution in order to
deal with this kind of mindset. In terms of narrating the personal experience of people, through
the group discussion significant benefit can be gain be gained. Analyzing the transcript, the
conflicting characteristics of Russell Brand and Jeremy Praxman have been identified based on
their discussion in the interview. Analyzing the interview, it has been identified that in this case
Brand has mainly avoided the contradicting situation.
In terms of handling the conflicting situation, it is very important for the participants to
reach at the problem solving point in which the individuals’ opinion can be critically analyzed.
In the interview, it has been identified that justifying their stand for solving the particular issue,
both the participant has tried to bring the effective solution. However, it is true that mutual
understanding between Jeremy Praxman and Russell Brand, can bring the significant impact on
reaching at the right point. The conflicting theory is also interconnected with the scientific
approach in which interpreting the individuals action behavioral characteristics of individuals are
being driven. It can be said that compromising can be considered as the important method that
can be used in case of avoiding the conflicts. This kind of initiative can be adopted when both
the participants are aware of their intention for involving in the discussion and find out the
mutual point in which the ultimate solution is being identified (Huang, et al. 2016). In such
cases, none of the participants do compromises and it helps to manage the situation indirectly

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through the mutual settlement. Analyzing the interview discussion, it can be said that in the
ending point, the mutual area has not been identified by both the participants. In that case, Brand
has avoided the discussion on particular topic and said he does not need anybody’s approval for
finding the right decision.
Recommended strategies for conflict management
In some point of the interview, due to rude as well as aggressive behavior of Brand,
Jeremy Praxman was feeling threatened which has highlighted the major behavioral perspectives
of both the participants. In the interview, the conflict between Brand and Jeremy Praxman has
been identified which can be solved using the negotiation method of conflict management. On
the other hand, adopting the win-win strategy, opportunity for gaining the mutual benefits can be
gained (Ting‐Toomey 2015). In order to deal with the voting related current political conflicts,
both the participations need to reach at the certain mutual point in which sketching the right
solution against the old political system can be developed. It is true that in order to reach at the
ultimate solution against the emerging situation, peaceful presence of both the participants is
needed. In order to avoid such conflicts in future, both the participants need to enhance the
understanding capabilities of individuals’ opinion and maintaining the standard collaboration,
the conflicting situation can be effectively avoided. Analyzing this situation, it can also be said
that adding the compelling strategy, one side win strategy can be adopted for ending the conflict
(Javidi et al. 2019).
Conclusion
It can be concluded that in order to manage the conflict, effective collaboration as well as
compromising nature of both the participants, is needed for managing a discussion process in the
peaceful manner. In the initial stage of the interview process, both the participants have tried to

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involve in the proper conversation, however, in a certain point due to misunderstanding between
the participants, conflicting behavior has got shown. In order to solve the situation, effective
collaboration, negotiation and problem solving method needed to be adopted.

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