Thomas-Killman Conflict Mode Questionnaire

Rather than negotiate the things on which we disagree, I try to stress those things upon which we both agree There are times when I let others take responsibility for solving the problem

I attempt to deal with all of his/her and my concerns I try to find a compromise solution

I am usually firm in pursuing my goals I might try to soothe the other's feelings and preserve our relationship

I sometimes sacrifice my own wishes for the wishes of the other person I try to find a compromise solution

I consistently seek the other's help in working out a solution I try to do what is necessary to avoid useless tensions

I try to avoid creating unpleasantness for myself I try to win my position

I give up some points in exchange for others I try to postpone the issue until I have had some time to think it over

I am usually firm in pursuing my goals I attempt to get all concerns and issues immediately out in the open

I feel that differences are not always worth worrying about I make some effort to get my way

I am firm in pursuing my goals I try to find a compromise solution

I attempt to get all concerns and issues immediately out in the open I might try to soothe the other's feelings and preserve our relationship

I sometimes avoid taking positions which would create controversy I will let him have some of his positions if he lets me have some of mine

I press to get my points made I propose a middle ground

I tell him my ideas and ask him for his I try to show him the logic and benefits of my position

I might try to soothe the other's feelings and preserve our relationsh I try to do what is necessary to avoid tensions

I try not to hurt the other's feelings I try to convince the other person of the merits of my position

I am usually firm in pursuing my goals I try to do what is necessary to avoid useless tensions

I will let him have some of his positions if he lets me have some of mine If it makes the other person happy, I might let him maintain his views

I attempt to get all concerns and issues immediately out in the open I try to postpone the issue until I have had some time to think it over

I attempt to immediately work through our differences I try to find a fair combination of gains and losses for both of us

I always lean toward a direct discussion of the problem In approaching negotiations, I try to be considerate of the other person's wishes

I assert my wishes I try to find a position that is intermediate between his and mine

I am very often concerned with satisfying all our wishes There are times when I let others take responsibility for solving the problem

I try to get him to settle for a compromise If the others position seems very important to him/her, I would try to meet his/her wishes

I try to show him the logic and benefits of my position In approaching negotiations, I try to be considerate of the other person's wishes

I am nearly always concerned with satisfying all our wishes I propose a middle ground

I sometimes avoid taking positions that would create controversy If it makes the other person happy, I might let him maintain his views

I am usually firm in pursuing my goals I usually seek the other's help in working out a solution

I feel that differences are not always worth worrying about I propose a middle ground

I always share the problem with the other person so that we can work it I try not to hurt the other's feelings