Explanation/Reference:
Explanation:
There are five general techniques for resolving conflict. As each one has its place and use, these are not given in any particular order:
Withdraw/Avoid. Retreating from an actual or potential conflict situation; postponing the issue to be

better prepared or to be resolved by others.
Smooth/Accommodate. Emphasizing areas of agreement rather than areas of difference; conceding

one's position to the needs of others to maintain harmony and relationships.
Compromise/Reconcile. Searching for solutions that bring some degree of satisfaction to all parties in

order to temporarily or partially resolve the conflict.
Force/Direct. Pushing one's viewpoint at the expense of others; offering only win-lose solutions, usually

enforced through a power position to resolve an emergency.
Collaborate/Problem Solve. Incorporating multiple viewpoints and insights from differing perspectives;

requires a cooperative attitude and open dialogue that typically leads to consensus and commitment.