THOMAS$-$KILMANN CONFLICT MODE QUESTIONNAIRE

Consider situations in which you find your wishes differing from those of another person. How do

you usually respond to such situations?

Below are several pairs of statements describing possible behavioural responses. For each pair,

please circle the $"$A$"$ or $"$B$"$ statement which is most characteristic of your own behaviour.

In many cases, neither the $"$A$"$ nor the $"$B$"$ statement may be very typical of your behaviour, but

please select the response which you would be more likely to use.

A$.$ There are times when I let others take responsibility for solving the problem.

B$.$ Rather than negotiate the things on which we disagree, I try to stress those things upon which

we both agree.

A$.$ I try to find a compromise solution.

B$.$ I attempt to deal with all of another's and my concerns.

A$.$ I am usually firm in pursuing my goals.

B$.$ I might try to soothe the other's feelings and preserve our relationship.

A$.$ I try to find a compromise solution.

B$.$ I sometimes sacrifice my own wishes for the wishes of the other person.

A$.$ I consistently seek the other's help in working out a solution.

B$.$ I try to do what is necessary to avoid useless tensions.

A$.$ I try to avoid creating unpleasantness for myself.

B$.$ I try to win my position.

A$.$ I try to postpone the issue until I have had some time to think about it$.$

B$.$ I give up some points in exchange for others.

A$.$ I am usually firm in pursuing my goals.

B$.$ I attempt to get all concerns and issues immediately out in the open.

A$.$ I feel that differences are not always worrying about.

B$.$ I make some effort to get my way.