M

SD

VI

Competing

1. I would argue my case and insist on the advantages of my point of view.

1.97          

0.769          

S

2. I find conflict exhilarating; I enjoy the battle of wits that unusually follows.

1.62          

0.200          

R

3. I can figure out what needs to be done and I am usually right

1.86          

0.038          

S

Weighted Mean

1.82

0.336

S

Collaborating

1. I discuss issues with others to try to find solutions that meet everyone’s needs.

2.97          

0.034          

O

2. When there is a disagreement, I gather as much information as I can and keep the lines of communication open.

3.62          

0.075          

A

3. I try to see conflict from both sides.

3.86          

0.255          

A

Weighted Mean

3.48

0.121

A

Compromising

1. I try to negotiate and use give and take approach to problem situations.

3.39          

0.176          

A

2. I prefer to compromise when solving problems and just move on.

3.08          

0.352          

O

3. To break deadlocks, I would meet people halfway.

2.91          

0.282          

O

Weighted Mean

3.13

0.270

O

Avoiding

1. When I find myself in an argument, I usually say very little and try to leave as soon as possible.

2.18          

0.414          

S

2. Being in a disagreement with other people makes me feel uncomfortable and anxious.

1.54          

0.295          

R

3. I avoid hard feelings by keeping my disagreements with others to my self

2.21          

0.468          

S

Weighted Mean

1.98

0.392

S

Accommodating

1. I try to meet the expectations of others.

3.20          

0.195          

O

2. I try to meet the wishes of my friends and family.

2.66          

0.166          

O

3. I may not get what I want but it’s a small price to pay for keeping the peace.

3.53          

0.396          

A

Weighted Mean

3.13

0.252

O

Legend

Verbal Interpretation (VI)

3.25 - 4.00

Always (A)

2.50 - 3.24

Often (O)

1.75 - 2.49

Sometime (S)

1.00 - 1.74

Rarely (R)