Assignment: ONE PAGEDirections:ReflectionUpon completion of the assessment, write a well-developed reflection (250 words minimum) discussing your specific conflict handling styles (primary and...

Assignment: ONE PAGEDirections:ReflectionUpon completion of the assessment, write a well-developed reflection (250 words minimum) discussing your specific conflict handling styles (primary and back-up), and the associated pros and cons. Do you agree with this assessment? Is all or some of the assessment new information to you? Discuss how results align with or diverge from your self-perception prior to the assessment. Next, discuss how the advantages of your style will help handle team conflict and how the disadvantages may hinder it. Also discuss some things you can employ to overcome the cons.



What is your conflict handling style? For each of the fifteen items, indicate how often you rely on that tactic by writing the appropriate number next to each item. Rarely Always 1——2——3——4——5 1. I argue my case with my coworkers to show the merits of my position. 1 2. I negotiate with my coworkers so that a compromise can be reached. 2 3. I try to satisfy the expectations of my coworkers. 4 4. I try to investigate an issue with my coworkers to find a solution acceptable to us. 5 5. I am firm in pursuing my side of the issue. 5 6. I attempt to avoid being “put on the spot” and try to keep my conflict with my coworkers to myself. 5 7. I hold on to my solution to a problem. 4 8. I use “give and take” so that a compromise can be made. 4 9. I exchange accurate information with my coworkers to solve a problem together. 5 10. I avoid open discussion of my differences with my coworkers. 2 11. I accommodate the wishes of my coworkers. 4 12. I try to bring all our concerns out in the open so that the issues can be resolved in the best possible way. 5 13. I propose a middle ground for breaking deadlocks.5 14. I go along with the suggestions of my coworkers. 3 15. I try to keep my disagreements with my coworkers to myself in order to avoid hard feelings. 3 Scoring Key: Collaborating Accommodating Competing Avoiding Compromising Q4 _______ Q3 _______ Q1 _______ Q6 _______ Q2 _______ Q9 _______ Q11 _______ Q5 _______ Q10 _______ Q8 _______ Q12 _______ Q14 _______ Q7 _______ Q15 _______ Q13 _______ Total _______ Total _______ Total _______ Total _______ Total _______ Your primary conflict-handling style is: ______ Your backup conflict-handling style is: _______ Brief Descriptions of the Five Conflict Handling Styles Collaborating Style: Problems are solved in ways in which an optimum result is provided for all involved. Both sides get what they want and negative feelings are minimized. Pros: Creates mutual trust; maintains positive relationships; builds commitments. Cons: Time consuming; energy consuming. Accommodating Style: Giving in to maintain relationships. Pros: Minimizes injury when we are outmatched; relationships are maintained. Cons: Breeds resentment; exploits the weak. Competing Style: Authoritarian approach. Pros: Goal oriented; quick. Cons: May breed hostility. Avoiding Style: The non-confrontational approach. Pros: Does not escalate conflict; postpones difficulty. Cons: Unaddressed problems; unresolved problems. Compromising Style: The middle ground approach. Pros: Useful in complex issues without simple solutions; all parties are equal in power. Cons: No one is ever really satisfied; less than optimal solutions get implemented. Continue to Next Page for Reflection Reflection Upon completion of the assessment, write a well-developed reflection (250 words minimum) discussing your specific conflict handling styles (primary and back-up), and the associated pros and cons. Do you agree with this assessment? Is all or some of the assessment new information to you? Discuss how results align with or diverge from your self-perception prior to the assessment. Next, discuss how the advantages of your style will help handle team conflict and how the disadvantages may hinder it. Also discuss some things you can employ to overcome the cons.