Because conflict will at times occur within the workplace, managers should understand the various approaches that could be used to resolve them. And when deciding what style to apply, it’s important to consider the entity’s culture, the parties involved and the nature of the specific disputed issue. Avoidance This strategy involves one of the conflicted parties staying away from the issue instead of confronting it. With this approach, the problem may go away if the other party doesn’t pursue resolution. Avoidance is manifested as backing down when confronted, changing the subject or even physically removing oneself from the situation. While