Assume that you have 10 points to allocate to each of the following pairs of statements. Assign the points so they indicate the strength of your belief; write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.
1A. Communication is a major problem.
1B. Communication is a symptom of other issues.
2A. Words are more important than actions.
2B. Actions are more important than words.
3A. Listening is more important than telling.
3B. Telling is more important than listening.
4A. Human relations is more important than logic.
4B. Logic is more important than human relations.
5A. Effective communication is persuasive.
5B. Effective communication is understanding.
6A. Disagreements represent communication problems.
6B. Disagreements represent conflict problems.
Total the points allocated to the following: 1B, 2B, 3A, 4A, 5B, 6B. If you have a score of 40 or more, you have an effective communication philosophy.