MEASUREMENT FOR THE AMOUNT AND TYPE OF CONFLICT IN THE CHURCH

*Next to each category, provide a rating from 1-5 with:

• – Strongly Disagree 2- Disagree 3- Uncertain 4- Agree 5- Strongly Agree

_____ Denial – unawareness until the explosion happens

_____ Skills deficits – poor communicators and negotiators

_____ Lack of information – not obtaining information or poor organizational skills

_____ Conflicting interests or values – not being open to others wants and needs

_____ Psychopathology – clinically depressed, stressed or character disorder

_____ Personality style – differences in personality types

_____ Scarce resources – cause stress in other areas

_____ Organizational deficiencies – lack of a plan dealing with overload

_____ Selfishness – greed causes differences

_____ Evil intent – just wanting to cause harm

From Slaikeu, Karl A. and Hasson, Ralph H., Controlling The Cost Of Conflict. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 1998. Pp. 7-9