This research examines the influence of temporal considerations on preferences for different conflict management styles. It also explores the mediating effect of different decision-making pat- terns in determining these styles. This research proposes that the extent to which individuals consider future con- sequences of current activities signifi- cantly influences their decision-making patterns and consequently their prefer- ence for different conflict management styles which could be cooperative or competitive in nature. High consider- ation of future consequences (CFC) would lead to more vigilant decision- making patterns and reduced hyper-vig- ilant decision-making patterns, thereby reducing the preference for competi- tive conflict management styles, and an increasing preference for cooperative behaviour.
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