Research 2026-02-10 Conflict Management Zurich

Can conflict-handling style be measured seriously?

Can conflict-handling style be measured seriously? — SHR, Zurich
Can conflict-handling style be measured seriously? — SHR, Zurich

Can conflict-handling style be measured seriously? — what studies show, and what they don't.

The research

M. Afzalur Rahim (1983, Academy of Management Journal) published a validated five-style instrument.

The limit

Self-reported style is not observed behaviour. (our executive and employee training programmes)

Can conflict-handling style be measured seriously? — SHR, Zurich — Zurich
Can conflict-handling style be measured seriously? — SHR, Zurich — Zurich

Practical check in Zurich

Compare your self-rating with a trusted colleague's observation of three real disagreements. To go further: explore the Conflict Management training in Zurich, or browse our executive and employee training programmes in Switzerland.

In pictures: Conflict Management in Zurich

Conflict Management training in Zurich — in practice
Conflict Management training in Zurich — in practice
Conflict Management training in Zurich — hands-on workshop
Conflict Management training in Zurich — hands-on workshop
Conflict Management training in Zurich — on the ground
Conflict Management training in Zurich — on the ground