Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument (Variant)

Choose either A or B by cklicking on your choice •• Be careful. This is tricky!

1	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.
2	A	I try to find a compromise solution.
	B	I attempt to deal with all of his/her and my concerns.
3	A	I am usually firm in pursuing my goals
	B	I might try to soothe the other's feeling and preserve our relationship.
4	A	I try to find a compromise solution.
	B	I sometimes sacrifice my own wishes for the wishes of others.
5	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.
6	A	I try to avoid creating unpleasantness for myself.
	B	I try to win my position.
7	A	I try to postpone the issue until I have had time to think it over.
	B	I give up some points in exchange for others.
8	A	I am usually firm in pursuing my goals.
	B	I attempt to get all concerns and issues out in the open.
9	A	I feel that differences are not always worth worrying about.
	B	I make some effort to get my way.
10	A	I am firm in pursuing my goals.
	B	I try to find a compromise solution.
11	A	I attempt to get all concerns and issues out in the open.
	B	I might try to sooth the other's feelings to preserve our relationship
12	A	I sometimes avoid taking positions which would create controversy.
	B	I will let the other person have some of his/her positions if s/he lets me have some of mine.
13	A	I propose a middle ground.
	B	I press to get my points made.
14	A	I tell the other person my ideas and ask for his/hers.
	B	I try to show others the logical benefits of my position.
15	A	I might try to sooth the other's feelings to preserve our relationship.
	B	I try to do what is necessary to avoid tensions.
16	A	I try not to hurt the other's feelings.
	B	I try to convince others of the merits of my position.
17	A	I try not to hurt the other's feelings.
	B	I always share the problem with the other person so that we can work it out.
18	A	If it makes other people happy, I might let them maintain their views.
	B	I will let other people have some of their positions if they will let me have some of mine.
19	A	I attempt to get all concerns quickly out in the open.
	B	I try to postpone the issue until I've thought about it.
20	A	I attempt to immediately work through our differences.
	B	I try to find a fair combination of gains and losses for each of us.

Item Number	Competing (Forcing)	Collaborating (Problem solving)	Compromising (Sharing)	Avoiding (Withdrawal)	Accommodating (Smoothing)
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