ELEC ENG 7057
What is your preferred style for handling conflict?
Indicate how often you use the following behaviours in conflict situations by scoring
your response in column two.
Section A
1. I explore our differences, without imposing my view.
2. I tell the other person that I disagree and then talk about the reasons for our
differences.
3. I seek a solution that will satisfy both parties.
4. I like to make sure that both parties have a chance to give their point of view
Section A subtotal (add your scores for statements 1 to 4).
Section B
5. I look for a solution that will be agreeable to both parties, even though it
may not satisfy anyone completely.
6. I meet the other person halfway even if we don’t understand why we don’t
agree fully.
7. Most people would agree that I prefer to meet halfway.
8. I don’t fully expect to say everything that I want to say during the discussion.
Section B subtotal (add your scores for statements 5 to 8).
Section C3
9. If I can’t change the other party’s mind, I will concede.
10. I don’t discuss aspects of the issue that might be controversial.
11. I avoid argument by agreeing about a point.
12. If the other party becomes too emotional, I will concede.
Section C subtotal (add your scores for statements 9 to 12).
Section D
13. I attempt to convince the other person of my point of view.
14. I try to win at any cost.
15. I throw myself into the argument with gusto.
16. I prefer to win rather than meet halfway.
Section D subtotal (add your scores for statements 13 to 16).
Score:
1= Seldom
3= Sometimes
5= Usually
5
5
5
5
20
3
3
5
3
14
3
3
3
3
12
3
3
3
3
12
The sub-total scores in each section indicate the strength of your preference. See below for the strength
of your preference.
Section Score
17 and above
12 to 16
8 to 11
7 and below
My preferred style is shown in Section A
Strength of your preference
High
Moderately high
Moderately low
Low
ELEC ENG 7057
Circle the appropriate answer. I would describe this conflict style as:
1. Competition
2. Avoidance
3. Collaboration
4. Accommodation
How would you describe the other conflict styles? Match the Section to the Style.
Section
Style
Section A
Collaboration
Section B
Accommodation
Section C
Avoidance
Section D
Competition
Which of these statements is true?
1. I am surprised by the survey result.
2. I am not surprised by the survey result.
Consider how your preferred style may affect your group work for Assignments 4.
One thing about myself I will need to be aware of is
________________________________________________, because
_________________________________________________________________________________.
One thing about myself I may need to change is
___________________________________________________, because
_________________________________________________________________________________.