MANAGING-CONFLICT - POLICY AND RESEARCH IMPLICATIONS

This concluding article highlights the importance of constructive conf lict management in resolving conflicts arising from diversity. The aut hors discuss policy recommendations that include (1) implementing and evaluating constructive conflict management programs in schools as par t of a core curriculum, (2) training individuals in nonschool settings (community-based workshops and organizations), and (3) designing cros s-cultural programs for high-risk inner-city youth. Procedural modific ations for the negotiation process as well as directions for future re search are also discussed.