Question

Your neighborhood school has always been highly regarded. In the last few years, though, there have been some changes. Several experienced teachers have left, and the student population has boomed. Parents are growing concerned that the classrooms are too full and the inexperienced teachers don't have the tools to manage the classrooms appropriately.

At a recent school board meeting, parents were invited to share their concerns. The meeting quickly devolved into a shouting match between a small, vocal group of parents and the principal. After the meeting, the parents published an op-ed in the local newspaper asking community members to join in their call for the principal's resignation. However, after several more school board meetings, the parents and the principal developed a proposal for change that both sides have agreed to.

Which of the following best describes the status of the conflict now?

• The conflict is in the post-conflict stage because one side's needs have been met.

• The conflict has not reached the post-conflict stage because it has not yet passed through the crisis stage.

• The conflict has de-escalated and will not escalate again.

• Resolution has been reached, but the conflict may escalate again in the future.

Answer 1

Correct Answer:

D

Explanation:

Parents as one party and principal as another party have been agreed upon the proposal for change. So, resolution is achieved for now. But, if proposal of change in not implemented properly and delay takes place, then conflict can come out again in the future.