...Michèle Akoorie; Check‐Teck Foo Purpose The aim of this paper is to illustrate how scholars may adopt a multi‐method – not just multidisciplinary – approach on research on conflict management. Taking the Diaoyu Islands as a case, the author draws on literature from management, political sciences...

...John R. Darling; Victor L. Heller Purpose This paper aims to present The Key as a very valuable interactive foundation for effective conflict management in international trade negotiations. The Key, as used in this analysis, is reflected in the nature of the thoughts and feelings...

...Rong Du; Shizhong Ai; Cathal M. Brugha Purpose This paper aims to relate Taoist Yin‐Yang thinking to Western nomology in terms of trust and trust building, seeking to explore the question of how trust impacts on conflict management. Design/methodology/approach A moderating model of trust...