II.C.5 What’s My Preferred Conflict-Handling Style?
Instrument
When you differ with someone, how do you respond? Use the following rating scale to record your answers : 1= Practically never 2= Once in a great while 3= Sometimes 4= Fairly often 5= Very often

1. I work to come out victorious, no matter what. 1 2 3 4 5 2. I try to put the needs of other before myself. 1 2 3 4 5 3. I look for a mutually satisfactory solution. 1 2 3 4 5 4. I try not to get involved in conflicts. 1 2 3 4 5 5. I strive to investigate issues thoroughly and jointly. 1 2 3 4 5 6. I never back away from a good argument. 1 2 3 4 5 7. I strive to foster harmony. 1 2 3 4 5 8. I negotiate to get a portion of what I propose. 1 2 3 4 5 9. I avoid open discussions of controversial subjects. 1 2 3 4 5 10. I openly share information with others in resolving 1 2 3 4 5 disagreements. 11. I would rather win than end up compromising. 1 2 3 4 5 12. I got along with suggestions of others. 1 2 3 4 5 13. I look for middle ground to resolve disagreements. 1 2 3 4 5 14. I keep my true opinions to myself to avoid hard 1 2 3 4 5 feelings. 15. I encourage the open sharing of concerns and issues.1 2 3 4 5 16. I am reluctant to admit I am wrong. 1 2 3 4 5 17. I try to