The Assertiveness Dimension

Clues to Behaviour

Non-Assertive	Assertive
Cooperative	Competitive
Deliberate actions	Fast actions
Risk avoider	Risk taker
Quiet	Aggressive
Moderate Opinions	Strong opinions
Go along attitude	Take charge attitude
Supportive	Directive
Tends to avoid use of power	Tends to use power
Lets others take social initiative	Takes social initiative
Asks questions	Makes statements