Thomas-Kilmann Test - the question form

Questions: 30 · 30 minutes
1.
I sometimes let others decide how to resolve the problem.
I try to emphasize what we have in common rather than discuss points of disagreement.
2. I try to find a compromise solution.
I try to find a compromise solution.
I try to consider all interests, both mine and the other person's.
3. I usually stand my ground.
I usually stand my ground.
Sometimes I comfort others and try to maintain my relationship with them.
4. I try to find a compromise.
I try to find a compromise solution.
Sometimes I give up my own interests for the other person's interests.
5. When making a decision:
I seek help from others.
I try to do everything possible to avoid unnecessary escalation in the relationship.
6.
I try not to get a reputation as a difficult person.
I try to impose my position on others.
7. I try to postpone the issue so I have time to think it through carefully.
I try to postpone the issue so I have time to think it through carefully.
I give up some benefits in order to gain others in return.
8. I usually insist firmly on my position.
I usually insist firmly on my position.
I try to openly discuss all concerns and disputed issues right away.
9. I feel that differences in positions are not always worth worrying about.
I feel that differences in positions are not always worth worrying about.
I make some effort to get my way.
10. I firmly press my point.
I firmly press my point.
I try to find a compromise solution.
11. I try to discuss all concerns and contentious issues openly right away.
I try to discuss all concerns and contentious issues openly right away.
Sometimes I comfort others and try to maintain my relationship with them.
12.
I sometimes avoid taking a position that could lead to confrontation.
I am willing to give in on some things if the other person also gives in to me.
13. I suggest a compromise solution.
I suggest a compromise solution.
I insist on my terms.
14.
I explain my views to the other person and ask about their ideas.
I try to show the other person the logic and advantages of accepting my terms.
15. I sometimes comfort others and try to preserve our relationship.
I sometimes comfort others and try to preserve our relationship.
I try to do everything I can to avoid unnecessary escalation in the relationship.
16. I try to spare others' feelings.
I try to spare others' feelings.
I try to convince the other person of the advantages of accepting my terms.
17.
I usually stand firm on what I want.
I try to do everything possible to avoid unnecessary escalation in the relationship.
18. I let the other person maintain their position if it makes them feel better.
I let the other person maintain their position if it makes them feel better.
I am willing to give up something if the other person is willing to give up something too.
19. I try to discuss all concerns and disputed issues openly, right away.
I try to discuss all concerns and disputed issues openly, right away.
I try to postpone making a decision so I have time to think it through carefully.
20.
I try to discuss disagreements right away.
I try to find a fair balance of benefits and concessions for each of us.
21. When preparing for negotiations:
I try to take the other person’s interests into account.
I am more inclined to discuss the issue directly and openly.
22.
I try to find a position that is intermediate between my opponent’s position and my own.
I insist on my own interests.
23.
I very often try to satisfy both sets of interests—my own and the other person’s.
I sometimes let others decide how to resolve the problem.
24.
I try to accommodate the other person when their terms are very important to them.
I try to get the other person to agree to a compromise.
25.
I try to show the other person that accepting my terms is logical and beneficial.
When preparing for negotiations, I try to take the other person’s interests into account.
26.
I suggest a compromise solution.
I almost always try to satisfy all concerns—both mine and the other person's.
27.
I sometimes avoid taking a position that could lead to confrontation.
I let the other person keep their opinion if it makes them feel better.
28. I usually stand firm on my position.
I usually stand firm on my position.
When reaching a decision, I continually seek help from others.
29.
I propose a "split-the-difference" solution.
I feel that differences in positions are not always worth worrying about.
30.
I try to spare other people's feelings.
I always try to work with the other person to find a solution to the problem.