Which conflict-resolution approach involves both parties agreeing to drop some issues?

• A. Compromise/Reconcile
• B. Withdraw/ Avoid
• C. Smooth/ Accommodate
• D. Force/Direct

Answer: (A)

Compromise is a negotiation outcome where both sides give up some issues to reach a mutually acceptable agreement. It recognizes that not every demand can be met, so each party drops or adjusts less critical points to find common ground. This approach moves you past stalemate and helps preserve working relationships because neither side wins everything nor walks away.

For example, if two teams disagree on scope and deadline, they might drop some less essential features and extend the deadline a bit to reach a plan both can commit to. That balance—giving up parts of the original positions to gain a workable solution—defines compromise.