Collective Orientation Scale (CO)

I find working on team projects to be very satisfying.

I would rather take action on my own than to wait around for others’ input.

I prefer to complete a task from beginning to end with no assistance from others.

Teams usually work very effectively.

I think it is usually better to take the bull by the horns and do something yourself, rather than wait to get input from others.

For most tasks, I would rather work alone than as part of a group.

I can usually perform better when I work on my own.

I find that it is often more productive to work on my own than with others.

I like working with others.

I don’t like having to rely on other team members.

When I disagree with other team members, I tend to go with my own gut feelings.

When I have a different opinion than another group member, I usually try to stick with my own opinion.

It is important to stick to your own decisions, even when others around you are trying to get you to change.

When others disagree, it is important to hold one’s own ground and not give in.

I think that even when working in a team, one should always do what one thinks is right.

When I’m convinced of something, I stick to my opinion, whatever other team members say.