Which describes conflict is resolved and results are either positive or negative?

Which describes conflict is resolved and results are either positive or negative?

• A. Smoothing
• B. Conflict aftermath
• C. Cooperating/accommodating
• D. Avoiding/withdrawing

Answer: (B)

The concept here is the outcome that follows conflict after it has been addressed and resolved. The aftermath describes what happens as a result—the effects on relationships, trust, communication, and performance—whether those effects are positive or negative depending on how well the issues were handled and how lasting the resolution is. This focuses on the end-state and consequences of resolving the disagreement. Other approaches describe how to handle conflict, not the aftereffects. Smoothing aims to reduce tension in the moment by downplaying differences. Cooperating/accommodating refers to collaborative or yielding styles used to manage the dispute. Avoiding/withdrawing is sidestepping the issue. None of these center on the outcomes that follow after resolution in the same way the aftermath does.

The concept here is the outcome that follows conflict after it has been addressed and resolved. The aftermath describes what happens as a result—the effects on relationships, trust, communication, and performance—whether those effects are positive or negative depending on how well the issues were handled and how lasting the resolution is. This focuses on the end-state and consequences of resolving the disagreement.

Other approaches describe how to handle conflict, not the aftereffects. Smoothing aims to reduce tension in the moment by downplaying differences. Cooperating/accommodating refers to collaborative or yielding styles used to manage the dispute. Avoiding/withdrawing is sidestepping the issue. None of these center on the outcomes that follow after resolution in the same way the aftermath does.