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The document consists of a series of statements designed to assess personal preferences and communication styles in various situations. Respondents are instructed to select one of four options for each statement, reflecting their spontaneous reactions. The statements cover topics such as communication, decision-making, social interactions, and teamwork.

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Communication Style Scale New

The document consists of a series of statements designed to assess personal preferences and communication styles in various situations. Respondents are instructed to select one of four options for each statement, reflecting their spontaneous reactions. The statements cover topics such as communication, decision-making, social interactions, and teamwork.

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Instructions: Please select only one alternative that best describes you from the 4 options given

below every statement. (i.e. you will have 26 choices for 26 statements)Make your choice as
spontaneously as possible. There are no right answers or wrong answers.

1. I usually communicate in a manner that is….

i. Direct and frank


ii. Lively and excitable
iii. Thoughtful
iv. Specific and concise

2. At work it is important for me to…

i. Document things for future reference


ii. Win awards or have my achievements recognized in some other concrete way
iii. Build relationships with my colleagues
iv. Be able to freely express my opinion on important issues

3. When I go out with my colleagues….


i. I am interested in getting to know other people but don’t usually talk much about
myself
ii. I have a great time discussing work as well as what is on the grapevine
iii. I think socializing with colleagues is a waste of productive time
iv. I tend not to talk about my own life outside work

4. When I have to take a major decision I….

i. Take them entirely on my own without any advice from others


ii. Make it quickly if I have all the necessary information
iii. Dislike having to make it quickly without weighing the pros and cons
iv. Usually take it based on what feels right.

5. Where ending a conversation is concerned…


i. I often just leave
ii. I begin to look impatient hoping the person will get the hint
iii. I wrap up with a closing statement
iv. I am at a loss how to end it.

6. If a co-worker has put on weight…

i. I say nothing about it for fear of hurting the person.


ii. I tell the person that he or she has changed in appearance
iii. I honestly tell the person that he or she looks fat
iv. I think it is none of my concern.
7. I respond well to….
i. Being shown deference and respect
ii. Being looked up to and sought out
iii. Being appreciated for the help I give
iv. Being trusted with responsibility

8. When someone talks about an unfortunate or sad experience

i. I don’t comment about it


ii. I try to change the subject
iii. I try to relate to the person’s feelings and show sensitivity to his or her misfortune
iv. I try to cheer them up

9. When I have an important task to do I …..

i. Find it difficult to work to the deadline unless the task is something I am interested in.
ii. Concentrate on achieving the desired end result as quickly as possible
iii. Prefer to stick to tried and tested methods to achieve the result I want.
iv. Like to know exactly what I have to do, why and how am I expected to achieve it

10. When I talk to people…..

i. I can always think of a variety of ways to express the same idea


ii. I tell people what I think even if they don’t like it
iii. I think carefully before I say anything
iv. I listen carefully and always check I have understood what they mean

11. When I am talking to my friends......

i. I am good at empathizing
ii. I sometimes make them impatient because I tend to go into minute details
iii. I often interrupt them
iv. I dominate the entire conversation

12. I feel uncomfortable or frustrated when ……

i. Things don’t go my way


ii. When I have incomplete information about a situation
iii. I have to take a stand on an issue
iv. People discuss things endlessly instead of just getting on with doing it

13. In a meeting…..

i. I get bored easily if it takes too long


ii. I find it difficult to bring up things in discussion that I am worried about
iii. I am comfortable voicing a contrary opinion and people usually listen to me
iv. I make sure I have thought of everything before giving my opinion

14. I prefer to dress….

i. Classic and formal


ii. Bold colors or informal
iii. Muted colors or casual
iv. Conservative and businesslike

15. My preferred place in a meeting is…..

i. at the head of the table.


ii. where people can see me.
iii. directly next to another person.
iv. with at least one seat between me and the next person.

16. I walk…

i. Usually slowly
ii. With a spring in my steps
iii. Never too fast or slow
iv. At a rapid pace

17. When I make a presentation it is…..

i. Interesting and lively


ii. Informative but monotonous
iii. It is forceful
iv. Is not very assertive

18. When I see conflict…

i. I try to lighten the mood by focusing on the positive.


ii. I avoid it.
iii. I dive right in.
iv. I try to figure out what caused it.

19. I speak…

i. Very fast.
ii. Fast
iii. Slowly
iv. Moderately

20. When I have to solve a problem …

i. I lead the discussion.


ii. I listen to what other people have to say.
iii. I focus on the big picture.
iv. I focus on the facts.

21. When someone makes a presentation…

i. I need it to be entertaining.
ii. I imagine how he or she must feel.
iii. I try to evaluate the logic of it.
iv. I get impatient if it is not fast moving.

22. In terms of how others see me…

i. I control what they learn about me.


ii. I let others know how I feel.
iii. I am a private person.
iv. I am an open book.

23. According to me when people express their personal feelings in public it….

i. makes things more interesting.


ii. makes people somewhat uncomfortable.
iii. helps me to interact with others.
iv. gets in the way of getting work done.

24. I most want to be appreciated for ……

i. My achievements
ii. My contributions
iii. My support and help
iv. My sound judgment.

25. Where teamwork is concerned …

i. I do my best to support the team


ii. I prefer to take responsibility myself rather than rely on a team.
iii. I easily grow impatient with people who are slow
iv. I motivate the team members.

26. I dislike….

i. Wasting time
ii. Re-inventing the wheel
iii. Confrontation
iv. Being wrong

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