The Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument is a test which is based on a number of questions tells you what your conflict style is. After taking the test I scored between an 80 and 90% for collaborating, avoiding, and accommodating all of which make sense when looking at my life.
The collaborating style is a mixture of a cooperative, effective individual who is focused on team effort, partnership, or shared personal goals. Based on the information from the textbook “Interpersonal Conflict” written by Joice L. Hocker and William W. Wilmot, this style shows high levels of concern for both parties goals. It also implies that the individual takes value in a successful solution as well as enhancing the relationship to the best of their abilities. …show more content…
Collaborating takes a lot of energy, commitment, and communication, however, it helps create long-lasting personal and professional relationships. The disadvantages of being a collaborator are that because it takes so much energy and time, one can get lost or stuck in it. This could be challenging for a person if they are in conflict with someone who does not share the same style which leads to a lot of work and effort into a relationship that may not be important. Another disadvantage of this conflict style is that one who is exceptionally well at verbal skills could use this advantage to be very manipulative. I scored a ten out of twelve for collaborating on the test which is in the high percentile of the Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument. Based on the description from the textbook, I understand why I ranked so high for this conflict style. In the majority of situations, I want the other person to have everything they want however sometimes what I am fighting for is very important to me as well. In all cases compromising doesn't suit me because then we both have to sacrifice something. I …show more content…
In this style of resolution, neither party gets any of their needs or desires met. Avoidance is all about pretending the conflict doesn't exist will cause problems for either person. When a person avoids conflicts repetitively the issues tend to recirculate which ultimately causes more damage to the one who avoids the conflict. The advantages of avoiding a conflict are that it gives space and time to respond and evaluate the issue. It also is beneficial if the only way to avoid harm within that relationship is to completely avoid the conflict. The disadvantages of the avoidance style are that it often tends to lead to health problems and affects one's well-being. When practicing the avoidance style it can come across as one doesn't care enough to address the issue. Avoiding the conflict typically leads to backlash or an explosion later on. The Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument showed that I got a seven out of twelve which is still considered a high ranking. I did, however, believe that I would have scored much higher in this style because I resort to this very often. This style of conflict suits how I approach conflict mostly. The majority of conflicts that I encounter are nothing that I see is worth fighting over, therefore I just simply avoid the possibility of an escalated
The collaborating style is a mixture of a cooperative, effective individual who is focused on team effort, partnership, or shared personal goals. Based on the information from the textbook “Interpersonal Conflict” written by Joice L. Hocker and William W. Wilmot, this style shows high levels of concern for both parties goals. It also implies that the individual takes value in a successful solution as well as enhancing the relationship to the best of their abilities. …show more content…
Collaborating takes a lot of energy, commitment, and communication, however, it helps create long-lasting personal and professional relationships. The disadvantages of being a collaborator are that because it takes so much energy and time, one can get lost or stuck in it. This could be challenging for a person if they are in conflict with someone who does not share the same style which leads to a lot of work and effort into a relationship that may not be important. Another disadvantage of this conflict style is that one who is exceptionally well at verbal skills could use this advantage to be very manipulative. I scored a ten out of twelve for collaborating on the test which is in the high percentile of the Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument. Based on the description from the textbook, I understand why I ranked so high for this conflict style. In the majority of situations, I want the other person to have everything they want however sometimes what I am fighting for is very important to me as well. In all cases compromising doesn't suit me because then we both have to sacrifice something. I …show more content…
In this style of resolution, neither party gets any of their needs or desires met. Avoidance is all about pretending the conflict doesn't exist will cause problems for either person. When a person avoids conflicts repetitively the issues tend to recirculate which ultimately causes more damage to the one who avoids the conflict. The advantages of avoiding a conflict are that it gives space and time to respond and evaluate the issue. It also is beneficial if the only way to avoid harm within that relationship is to completely avoid the conflict. The disadvantages of the avoidance style are that it often tends to lead to health problems and affects one's well-being. When practicing the avoidance style it can come across as one doesn't care enough to address the issue. Avoiding the conflict typically leads to backlash or an explosion later on. The Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument showed that I got a seven out of twelve which is still considered a high ranking. I did, however, believe that I would have scored much higher in this style because I resort to this very often. This style of conflict suits how I approach conflict mostly. The majority of conflicts that I encounter are nothing that I see is worth fighting over, therefore I just simply avoid the possibility of an escalated