Even further ignoring the behavior lends to

conflict just been honest from the beginning. Even further, ignoring the behavior lends to
encouragement that these jokes are okay. My friend/coworker could then use them in the wrong
situation and offend someone else, causing detriment to them that I could have avoided.
Accommodation is, in my opinion, often one of the harder conflict resolution tactics to
master. Admitting you are wrong and giving in to the opposing side is never easy. The best time

to use accommodation is when the issue at hand is minor and agreement is the most important
factor (Adler, 2013). The main example that comes to mind is when dealing with customers; it all
goes back to the old saying “the customer is always right.” Especially if this customer is an
important or regular consumer, maintaining the reputation of the company is top priority. When
dealing with a person in a position of authority or power, accommodation may also be necessary.
Competing with a superior in certain situations may only produce a negative effect instead of a
positive one. It can come across as insubordination and only cause more problems in the long
run.
Competition is the most black-and-white form of conflict resolution. It typically results in
one person being deemed the victor and the other being forced to accommodate. Competition can
be viable when there is little time available (Castle, 2016). When dramatically negative