Resources for pursuing the conflict Definitions of Terms for Assessing Conflicts 1. A person, group or organization that is involved in a conflict. A party has a stake in the outcome of the conflict, i.e., the conflict affects what they want or what they wish to avoid. Representatives have the authority to negotiate, commit others in the organization to an agreement, or take other actions to influence the conflict. Issues can range from material resources, to people's behavior, attitudes, or feelings.
Issues can change over time.
The amount, level, rule or other particular, detailed part of what disputants' want. Issue the permit without restrictions. Locate the halfway house away from my home. The need, objective, desire or general wish of what disputants' want. Issue the permit without restrictions to begin construction quickly.