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The negative effects of workplace conflict can include work disruptions, decreased productivity, project failure, absenteeism, turnover and termination. Emotional stress can be both a cause and an effect of workplace conflict whereas conflict is positive when it causes people to consider different ideas and alternatives. Results in increased participation and more commitment to the decisions and goals of the group. Results in issue clarification and/or reassessment. Helps build cohesiveness as people learn more about each other.