10 - discuss

CONFLICT STYLE INVENTORY

INSTRUCTIONS

For each of the following statements, choose a number between 1 and 7 that represents the

degree to which you agree or disagree with the statement.

(1= strongly disagree, 7=strongly agree)

1. I generally try to satisfy the needs of my peers. 2. I try to work out a compromise that gives both of us some of what we want. 3. I try to work with my peers to find solutions that satisfy our expectations. 4. I usually avoid open discussions of differences with my peers. 5. I exert pressure on my peers to make decisions in my favor. 6. I try to find a middle course or compromise to resolve an impasse. 7. I use my influence to get my ideas accepted. 8. I use my authority to get decisions made in my favor. 9. I usually accommodate the wishes of my peers. 10. I give in to the wishes of my peers. 11. I bargain with my peers so that a middle ground can be reached. 12. I exchange information with my peers to solve a problem together. 13. I sometimes bend over backward to accommodate the desires of my peers. 14. I sometimes take a moderate position so that a compromise can be reached. 15. I usually propose a middle ground for breaking deadlocks. 16. I negotiate with my peers so that a compromise can be reached. 17. I try to stay away from disagreement with my peers. 18. I avoid conflict situations with my peers. 19. I use my expertise to make others decide in my favor. 20. I often go along with the suggestions of my peers. 21. I try to give and take so that a compromise can be made. 22. I try to bring all our concerns out in the open so that issues can be resolved in the best

possible way. 23. I collaborate with my peers to come up with decisions acceptable to us. 24. I try to satisfy the expectations of my peers. 25. I sometimes use my power to win a competitive situation. 26. I try to keep my disagreement with my peers to myself to avoid hard feelings. 27. I try to avoid unpleasant exchanges with my peers. 28. I keep disagreements with my peers to myself to prevent disrupting our relationship. 29. I try to work with my peers for a proper understanding of a problem.

Source: Deborah Cai and Edward L. Fink, “Conflict Style Differences Between Individualists and

Collectivists” Communication Monographs 69, pp. 67–87. Copyright 2002. Reprinted by

permission of Taylor & Francis and the authors.

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SCORING

Score your inventory by adding up sets of numbers as follows:

1. Add up your scores for 1, 9, 10, 13, 20, and 24; then divide the total by 6. This is your Accommodating Score.

2. Add up your scores for 2, 6, 11, 14, 15, 16, and 21; then divide the total by 7. This is your Compromising Score.

3. Add up your scores for 3, 12, 22, 23 and 29; then divide the total by 5. This is your Integrating Score.

4. Add up your scores for 4, 17, 18, 26, 27, and 28; then divide the total by 6. This is your Avoiding Score.

5. Add up your scores for 5, 7, 8, 19, and 25; then divide the total by 5. This is your Dominating Score.

Record your scores here:

Accommodating Score __________

Compromising Score __________

Integrating Score __________

Avoiding Score __________

Dominating Score __________