Complete one conflict styles worksheets included at the end. The “My Styles” and “Others’ Styles” worksheets were created by William W. Wilmot, Ph.D. of The Collaboration Institute. The worksheets are adapted from M.A. Rahim and N.R. Mager’s article, “A Confirmatory Factor Analysis of the Styles of Handing Interpersonal Conflict: First-Order Factor Model and Its Invariance Across Groups,” Journal of Applied Psychology 80.1, (1995): 122-132.

In addition, you are to solicit from another person the completion of the other conflict style worksheet as they see/recognize you. After collecting the data regarding your individual styles, write a paper in which you compare and contrast your perspective of your conflict styles with the assessments of others. You will need to lay the groundwork for your comparative analysis by discussing the basic theoretical perspective on conflict styles discussed in your text and in class. If you find that the two instruments generate different results, you should make an argument about what may account for any differences. You will likely have to interview the other person to determine ‘why’ they assess you differently (or the same) as you did yourself. The final section of your paper should include reflection about your styles and their effectiveness. This section should also include how you think your style could help and also adversely affect your future role as an organizational leader

My Styles

Think of a context where you have a conflict, disagreement, argument, or disappointment with someone. An example might be a work associate, someone you live with, or just a quarrel with another person. Then, according to the following scale, fill in your scores.

1 = Never 2 = Seldom 3 = Sometimes 4 = Often 5 = Always

You RATING yourself

1.__ __ I avoid being put on the spot; I keep conflicts to myself.

2.____ I use my influence to get my ideas accepted.

3.____ I usually try to split the difference in order to resolve an issue.

4.____ I generally try to satisfy the other’s needs.

5.____ I try to investigate an issue to find a solution acceptable to us.

6.____ I usually avoid open discussion of my differences with the other.

7.____ I use my authority to make a decision in my favor.

8.____ I try to find a middle course to resolve an impasse.

9.____ I usually accommodate to the other’s wishes.

10.____ I try to integrate my ideas with the other’s to come up with a decision jointly.

11.____ I try to stay away from disagreement with the other.

12.____ I use my expertise to make a decision that favors me.

13.____ I propose a middle ground for breaking deadlocks.

14.____ I give in to the other’s wishes.

15.____ I try to work with the other to find solutions which satisfy both our expectations.

16.____ I try to keep my disagreement to myself in order to avoid hard feelings.

17.____ I generally pursue my side of an issue.

18.____ I negotiate with the other to reach a compromise.

19.____ I often go with the other’s suggestions.

20.____ I exchange accurate information with the other so we can solve a problem together.

21.____ I try to avoid unpleasant exchanges with the other.

22.____ I sometimes use my power to win.

23.____ I use give and take so that a compromise can be made.

24.____ I try to satisfy the other’s expectations.

25.____ I try to bring all our concerns out in the open so that the issues can be resolved.

Scoring: Add up your scores on the following questions.

1. ______ 2. _____ 3. ______ 4. ______ 5. ______

6. ______ 7. ______ 8. ______ 9. ______ 10.______

11._____ 12.______ 13.______ 14.______ 15.______

16.______ 17.______ 18.______ 19._____ 20.______

21.______ 22.______ 23.______ 24.______ 25.______

______ ______ ______ ______ _____

Avoidance Domination Compromise Obliging Integration

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Others’ Scoring You

Now you are going to find another person to score you and your style of conflict.

1 = Never 2 = Seldom 3 = Sometimes 4 = Often 5 = Always

According to them you are:

1.____ He or she avoided being put on the spot; He or she kept conflicts to himself or herself.

2.____ He or she used his or her influence to get ideas accepted.

3.____ He or she usually tried to split the difference in order to resolve an issue.

4.____ He or she generally tried to satisfy my needs.

5.____ He or she tried to investigate an issue to find a solution acceptable to us.

6.____ He or she usually avoided open discussion of differences with me.

7.____ He or she used their authority to make a decision in his or her favor.

8.____ He or she tried to find a middle course to resolve an impasse.

9.____ He or she usually accommodated to my wishes.

10.____ He or she tried to integrate their ideas with mine to come up with a decision jointly.

11.____ He or she tried to stay away from disagreement with me.

12.____ He or she used his or her expertise to make a decision that favors him or her.

13.____ He or she proposed a middle ground for breaking deadlocks.

14.____ He or she gave in to my wishes.

15.____ He or she tried to work with me to find solutions which satisfy both our expectations.

16.____ He or she kept the disagreement to himself or herself in order to avoid hard feelings.

17.____ He or she generally pursued his or her side of an issue.

18.____ He or she negotiated with me to reach a compromise.

19.____ He or she often goes with my suggestions.

20.____ He or she exchanged accurate information with me so we can solve a problem together.

21.____ He or she tried to avoid unpleasant exchanges with me.

22.____ He or she sometimes used his or her power to win.

23.____ He or she used give and take so that a compromise can be made.

24.____ He or she tried to satisfy my expectations.

25.____ He or she tried to bring all our concerns out in the open so that the issues can be resolved.

Scoring: Add up your scores on the following questions.

1. ______ 2. _____ 3. ______ 4. ______ 5. ______

6. ______ 7. ______ 8. ______ 9. ______ 10.______

11._____ 12.______ 13.______ 14.______ 15.______

16.______ 17.______ 18.______ 19._____ 20.______

21.______ 22.______ 23.______ 24.______ 25.______

______ ______ ______ ______ _____

Avoidance Domination Compromise Obliging Integration

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