CONFLICT MANAGEMENT BY COMPROMISING TECHNIQUE

            Compromising is looking for expedient and mutually acceptable solution which partially satisfies both parties.

When compromising may be applicable

1. When the goals are moderate important and not worth the use of more assertive or more involving approach such as forcing or collaborating
2. To reach temporary settlement on complex issues
3. When you want to reach expedient solution on important issues
4. As a first step when the involved parties do not know each other well or haven’t yet developed a high level of mutual trust
5. When collaborating or forcing do not work.

Possible advantages of compromising technique

1. Faster issue resolution. Compromising may be more practical when time is a factor.
2. Can provide a temporary solution while still looking for a win – win solution.
3. Lowers the level of tension and stress resulting from the conflict

Disadvantages of compromising technique

1. May result in a situation when both parties are not satisfied with the outcome                    ( a loose – loose situation)
2. Does not contribute to building trust in a long run
3. May require close monitoring and control to ensure that the agreement are met.