Consensus building as a way of solving conflict is an important tool for citizens of a democratic society. Which statement describes consensus building? (CS 4)

Both parties try to convince each other that their idea is better in order to solve a conflict.

Both parties agree to a series of meetings in order to discuss solutions to a conflict.

Both parties sacrifice something they want in order to solve a conflict.

Both parties search for common ground or areas of mutual agreement in order to solve a conflict.

Both parties search for common ground or areas of mutual agreement in order to solve a conflict is the correct answer.

Explanation:

The type of decision making in which the group members agree to a decision which is in the best interest of the whole group. It originated from the Latin word consensus, and consensus is derived from consentio, which means feel together. It is concerned with the the process of finalising a decision, and the various impacts of applying that process. The consensus process models contain three steps, Generating a proposal, identifying the concerns and then changing the proposal to get agreement.