Conflict Resolution Style Questionnaire

        

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The information for scoring the questionnaire is at the bottom of the page.

For each statement below, check the appropriate column, as it applies to your actual behavior.

TRUE

Somewhat TRUE

Somewhat FALSE

FALSE

1. I look at issues with others to find solutions that meet the needs of everyone.

2. I try to negotiate and adopt a give-and-take approach to problem situations.

3. I try to meet the expectations of others.
   
   

4. I would argue my case and insist on the merits of my point of view.

5. When there's disagreement, I get as much info as I can and keep communication open.

6. When I find myself in an argument, I usually say very little and leave as soon as possible.

7. I try to see conflicts from both sides: what I need and what the other person needs.

8. I prefer to compromise when solving problems and just move on.

9. I find conflicts challenging and exhilarating and enjoy the battle of wits that usually follows.

10. Being at odds with other people makes me feel uncomfortable and anxious.

11. I try to accommodate the wishes of my friends and family.

12. I can figure out what needs to be done and I am usually right.

13. To break any deadlocks, I am willing to meet people halfway.

14. I avoid hard feelings by keeping my disagreements with others to myself.

15. I may not get what I want, and it's a small price to pay for keeping the peace.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

In the chart below enter the score you gave to each question as indicated.

(True=4 points; Somewhat True=3 points; Somewhat False=2 points; False= 1 point)

TOTAL EACH ROW IN THE BOX AT THE END OF EACH ROW.

	Question Number	I scored this as:	Question Number	I scored this as:	Question Number	I scored this as:	ROW TOTALS
Competing	4		9		12
Avoiding	6		10		15
Compromising	2		8		13
Accommodating	3		11		14
Collaborating	1		5		7

The row with the highest score indicates your most preferred conflict resolution style.

The row with the lowest score indicates your least preferred conflict resolution style.

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