Conflict Modes Assessment

The Conflict Modes Assessment shows how you tend to handle disagreement, using five classic conflict modes: competing, collaborating, compromising, avoiding and accommodating. Each item asks you to choose between two ways of responding, building a profile of your most- and least-used modes. 30 items; about 7 minutes.

Question 1 of 30

In a conflict situation, which response is more like you?

There are times when I let others take responsibility for solving the problem. Rather than negotiating the things on which we disagree, I try to stress those things upon which we both agree.

Question 2 of 30

In a conflict situation, which response is more like you?

I try to find a compromise solution. I attempt to deal with all of another's and my concerns.

Question 3 of 30

In a conflict situation, which response is more like you?

I am usually firm in pursuing my goals. I might try to soothe the other's feelings and preserve our relationship.

Question 4 of 30

In a conflict situation, which response is more like you?

I try to find a compromise solution. I sometimes sacrifice my own wishes for the wishes of the other person.

Question 5 of 30

In a conflict situation, which response is more like you?

I consistently seek the other's help in working out a solution. I try to do what is necessary to avoid useless tension.

Question 6 of 30

In a conflict situation, which response is more like you?

I try to avoid creating unpleasantness for myself. I try to win my position.

Question 7 of 30

In a conflict situation, which response is more like you?

I try to postpone the issue until I have had some time to think about it. I give up some points in exchange for others.

Question 8 of 30

In a conflict situation, which response is more like you?

I am usually firm in pursuing my goals. I attempt to get all concerns and issues immediately out in the open.

Question 9 of 30

In a conflict situation, which response is more like you?

I feel that differences are not always worth worrying about. I make some effort to get my way.

Question 10 of 30

In a conflict situation, which response is more like you?

I am firm in pursuing my goals. I try to find a compromise solution.

Question 11 of 30

In a conflict situation, which response is more like you?

I attempt to get all concerns and issues immediately out in the open. I might try to soothe the other's feelings and preserve our relationship.

Question 12 of 30

In a conflict situation, which response is more like you?

I sometimes avoid taking positions which would create controversy. I will let another have some of their position if they let me have some of mine.

Question 13 of 30

In a conflict situation, which response is more like you?

I propose a middle ground. I press to get my points made.

Question 14 of 30

In a conflict situation, which response is more like you?

I tell another my ideas and ask them for theirs. I try to show them the logic and benefits of my position.

Question 15 of 30

In a conflict situation, which response is more like you?

I might try to soothe the other's feelings and preserve our relationship. I try to do what is necessary to avoid tension.

Question 16 of 30

In a conflict situation, which response is more like you?

I try not to hurt others feelings. I try to convince the other person of the merit of my position.

Question 17 of 30

In a conflict situation, which response is more like you?

I am usually firm in pursuing my goals. I try to do what is necessary to avoid useless tension.

Question 18 of 30

In a conflict situation, which response is more like you?

If it makes the other person happy, I might let them maintain their view. I will let another have some of their position if they let me have some of mine.

Question 19 of 30

In a conflict situation, which response is more like you?

I try to get all concerns and issues immediately out in the open. I try to postpone the issue until I have had some time to think it over.

Question 20 of 30

In a conflict situation, which response is more like you?

I attempt to immediately work through all differences. I try to find a fair combination of gains and losses for both of us.

Question 21 of 30

In a conflict situation, which response is more like you?

In approaching negotiations I try to be considerate of the other person's feelings. I always lean towards a direct discussion of the problem.

Question 22 of 30

In a conflict situation, which response is more like you?

I try to find a position that is intermediate between mine and another person's. I assert my wishes.

Question 23 of 30

In a conflict situation, which response is more like you?

I am often concerned with satisfying all my wishes. There are times when I let others take responsibility for solving problems.

Question 24 of 30

In a conflict situation, which response is more like you?

If the other's position seems important to them, I would try to meet their wishes. I try to get the other person to settle for a compromise.

Question 25 of 30

In a conflict situation, which response is more like you?

I try to show the other person the logic and benefits of my position. In approaching negotiations I try to be considerate of the others wishes.

Question 26 of 30

In a conflict situation, which response is more like you?

I propose a middle ground. I am nearly always concerned with satisfying all my wishes.

Question 27 of 30

In a conflict situation, which response is more like you?

I sometimes avoid taking positions that would create controversy. If it makes the other person happy I might let them maintain their views.

Question 28 of 30

In a conflict situation, which response is more like you?

I am usually firm in pursuing my goals. I feel the differences are not always worth worrying about.

Question 29 of 30

In a conflict situation, which response is more like you?

I propose a middle ground. I feel the differences are not always worth worrying about.

Question 30 of 30

In a conflict situation, which response is more like you?

I try not to hurt the other persons feelings. I always share the problem with the other person so that we can work it out.

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Conflict Modes Assessment

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