statements using the following scale:
7 = Completely Characteristic
6 = Characteristic
5 = Somewhat Characteristic
4 = Neither Characteristic nor Uncharacteristic
3 = Somewhat Uncharacteristic
2 = Uncharacteristic
1 = Completely Uncharacteristic
There are no right or wrong answers You will get the most out of this assessment if you think
carefully about each statement and respond candidly.
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NEGOTIATING STYLE PROFILE
Directions
Record your choice for each statement by circling the appropriate number on the Response
Form. Circle only one choice per item.
1. When I negotiate, my interests must prevail.
2. I try to reach a result based on objective criteria rather than just my demands.
3. I believe that a friendly approach to negotiating is better than a combative one.
4. I often feel I lack the power to produce a successful outcome.
5. I believe that half a loaf is better than none.
6. I believe that negotiators are adversaries.
7. I try to identify shared principles to use as a basis for resolving negotiating dilemmas.
8. I believe that you have to make concessions to the other party to build the
relationship.
9. I accept the fact that you can only get what others are willing to concede.
10. I believe that compromise is the essence of effective negotiating.
11. I enjoy the reputation of being a tough battler.
12. I believe that a negotiation may be said to be effective when both I and the other
party get our needs satisfied.
13. I believe that affable relationships produce the best results.
14. I keep a low profile during a negotiating discussion.
15. My motto is to split the difference.
16. 1 believe that negotiation is a contest of wills.
17. I believe that effective negotiators develop a partnership.
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18. I believe that a soft word can win a hard heart.
19. I believe that by playing down certain hot issues one can reduce or eliminate time
consuming conflicts.
20. My approach is always to meet the other party halfway.
21. I believe that you should do unto others before they do it to you.
22. When negotiating, I attempt to work through our differences.
23. I search for a solution that will make the other party happy.
24. I often let others take responsibility for solving the problem.
25. When I negotiate, I put a lot of effort into looking for trade-offs.
26. I believe that an effective negotiator employs threats, bluffs, and surprises.
27. I believe that the most successful negotiation achieves results for both parties.
28. People with whom I negotiate know me as a friendly peacemaker.
29. I put aside decisions until conflicts have quieted down.
30. I believe that in a successful negotiation everyone must give something in order to get
something.