For each statement below, rate yourself from 1 to 5 as follows
5 = typical of how you act during conflict
4 = frequently typical
3 = occasionally typical
2 = seldom typical
1 = never typical
During conflict, I prefer to...
Create new possibilities to address all important concerns
Persuade others to see it and/or do it my way
Work out some sort of give-and-take agreement
Let other people have their way
Wait and let the conflict take care of itself
Find ways that everyone can win
Use whatever power I have to get what I want
Find an agreeable compromise among people involved
Give in so others get what they think is important
Withdraw from the situation
Assertively cooperate until everyone’s needs are met
Compete until I either win or lose
Engage in “give a little and get a little”
Let others’ needs be met more than my own needs
Avoid taking any action for as long as I can
Partner with others to find the most inclusive solution
Put my foot down assertively for a quick solution
Negotiate for what all sides value and can live without
Agree to what others want to create harmony
Keep as far away from others involved as possible
Stick with it to get everyone’s highest priorities
Argue and debate over the best way
Create some middle position everyone agrees to
Put my priorities below those of other people
Hope the issue does not come up
Collaborate with others to achieve our goals together
Compete with others for scarce resource
Emphasize compromise and trade-offs
Cool things down by letting others do it their way
Change the subject to avoid the fighting
Your conflict style scores are:
Collaborating: 4
Competing: 9
Compromising: 2
Accommodating: 4
Avoiding: 15
The style with the highest score is your preferred way of dealing with conflict, while your lowest score is the way that you least frequently deal with conflict. Scores can range from 5 to 25 on each of the 5 styles.