Avoidance conflict management involves ignoring or avoiding directly confronting issues in conflict. There are some reasons why avoidance may be adopted, such as having an alternative plan, the conflict being minor, or avoiding to keep employees happy. However, avoidance is generally not the best way to resolve conflicts in the long run. It is important to consider factors like the importance of the relationship, how important the issue is, whether you have the energy for conflict resolution, awareness of potential consequences, readiness for consequences, and consequences of not engaging before deciding whether to engage in or avoid a conflict.