One style of conflict management is the "cooperation" approach, where
             the manager attempts to create cooperation and teamwork among the members
             of a team who have a conflict. This approach is usually successful when
             all the members are open to suggestion and cooperation, and want to
             alleviate their differences. The key to cooperation in conflict management
             is to find and approve of common answers that will resolve issues while
             creating cooperation and cohesiveness between team members. Managers must
             be open to early mediation and problem solving, so that conflicts do not
             spiral out of control. Negotiation should also begin early, and everyone
             involved in the conflict should be part of the negotiation process. It
             must be realized that while negotiation can bring positive results, it may
             not result in the final process being agreeable to everyone, but it should
             meet enough criteria to create a new and harmonious situation, rather than
             A manager who uses the cooperation form of conflict management will
             interact with his or her team, and is open to accommodation and change.
             Their concern for others and for the success of the project is their
             primary goal, and they use effective and honest techniques to manage
             conflicts and misunderstandings. They also understand the value of
             compromise if it is necessary, and are accommodating rather than assertive
             in their management and conflict resolution techniques.
             Cooperation is a positive form of conflict resolution for a variety of
             reasons. First, it is a positive reaction to what can be a negative or
             stressful situation, and it creates a feeling of well being throughout the
             team members. Knowing that a manager is cooperative and open to suggestion
             makes it easier for the team to be successful, and easier for the team to
             come up with new trends and ideas. Fear of management and their techniques
             ...