Negotiation Essentials
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What is typically communicated during negotiation?

  • Only relational outcomes
  • Communication style only
  • Information about alternatives (correct)
  • Only offers and counteroffers
  • Which of the following represents the 3 Vs of Communication according to Mehrabian?

  • Verbal, Written, Audio
  • Vocal, Verbal, Nonverbal
  • Visual, Vocal, Verbal (correct)
  • Visual, Verbal, Written
  • What is an essential aspect of nonverbal communication?

  • Using only spoken words
  • Ignoring context in conversation
  • Facial expressions and body language (correct)
  • Written text interpretation
  • Which communication channel is different in both place and time?

    <p>E-mail exchange</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor should be considered when selecting a communication channel?

    <p>The nature of the message and context</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of negotiation?

    <p>Involves conflict of needs and desires</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In integrative negotiation, what is the primary objective?

    <p>Create value for both parties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which skill is NOT included in the successfully negotiation involves skills?

    <p>Physical strength</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of communication in negotiation?

    <p>It facilitates the negotiation process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of bargaining allows only one winner?

    <p>Distributive bargaining</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which function of communication establishes contact?

    <p>Phatic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect is managed in negotiation related to tangibles?

    <p>Setting the terms of the agreement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must students do when using generative AI in assessed activities?

    <p>Declare it even if used ethically</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the preferred communication channel for negotiation that allows for the observation of both verbal and non-verbal signals?

    <p>Face to Face</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which communication method is described as having the potential to reduce status roles and gender biases?

    <p>E-mail</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What challenge is associated with using phone or video conferencing as an alternative to face-to-face communication?

    <p>Loss of informal communication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bias is characterized by a lack of rapport leading to negative assumptions about intentions?

    <p>Sinister attribution bias</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What feature makes face-to-face communication advantageous for negotiations?

    <p>Participants are in the same place</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which communication method is most likely to lead to successful relationship building during negotiations?

    <p>Face to Face</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What potential disadvantage does email communication pose during negotiations?

    <p>Increases emotional misunderstandings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is considered a key benefit of using video conferencing in negotiations?

    <p>Same time but different place communication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an effective method to ensure proper understanding of a message during communication?

    <p>Asking questions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the perception process?

    <p>Stimulus, attention, recognition, translation, behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is stereotyping in the context of perceptual distortion?

    <p>Assigning attributes based on demographic categories</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does framing involve in communication?

    <p>Focusing and shaping perceptions of events</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to the tendency to perceive only information that supports prior beliefs?

    <p>Selective perception</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can one improve their listening skills in communication?

    <p>By becoming an active listener</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the emotional aspect of perception often referred to in communication?

    <p>Cognition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for assigning one's own feelings to others?

    <p>Projection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of framing in negotiation?

    <p>To shape how parties define key issues and discuss them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which frame focuses on the relationship between parties in a conflict?

    <p>Aspiration frame</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can mismatches in frames between negotiators lead to?

    <p>Conflict escalation or misunderstanding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of frame is concerned with the results of a negotiation?

    <p>Outcome frame</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which frame is likely to focus on the historical context and reputation of the other party?

    <p>Characterization frame</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the loss/gain frame influence in negotiations?

    <p>The optimism or pessimism regarding the conflict</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When a negotiator operates under an outcome frame, what are they primarily focused on?

    <p>Achieving a desired result from the negotiation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a type of frame mentioned in the context of negotiation?

    <p>Psychological frame</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Negotiation: a definition

    • Negotiation is a decision-making process involving at least two parties.
    • The purpose is to resolve conflicting interests.

    Characteristics of Negotiation

    • At least two parties are involved.
    • There is a conflict of needs and desires.
    • Negotiation is a choice.
    • Compromise is not always necessary, a solution that satisfies both parties can be found.

    Successful Negotiation Involves

    • Skills: Listening, creativity, communication.
    • Tangibles: Price, terms of the agreement.
    • Intangibles: Personal values, emotions.

    Distributive Bargaining vs Integrative Negotiation

    • Distributive Bargaining: Zero-sum, one winner, focuses on claiming value.
    • Integrative Negotiation: Mutual gains, both parties achieve goals, focuses on creating value.
    • Most negotiations involve both claiming and creating value.

    Communication as a Negotiation Tool

    • Jakobson's Communication Model: Defines six functions of communication: emotive, referential, poetic, phatic, metalingual, and conative.
    • Elements communicated in negotiation: Offers, counter-offers (with motives), alternatives (BATNA), desired outcomes, justifications for negative news, negotiation process information.

    Communication in Negotiation

    • Language: Logical level (proposals), pragmatic level (semantics, syntax, style).
    • Nonverbal: Facial expressions, body language, tone of voice.
    • 3 Vs of Communication: Verbal, visual, vocal.

    Communication Channels

    • PLACE/TIME Model: Same place/time, same place/different time, different place/same time, and different place/different time.
    • Channel Richness and Social Cues: Face-to-face has the most social cues and richness, while email has the least.
    • Face-to-face: Preferred for building rapport, trust, and reaching optimal outcomes.
    • Phone and Video Conference: Alternatives to face-to-face, some social cues present, but informal communication may be lost.
    • Email, Voicemail, Text Editing: Asynchronous communication, benefits include cost reduction, speed, and potential reduction of bias.
    • Email Bias Risks: Temporal synchrony bias, burned bridge bias, squeaky wheel bias, and sinister attribution bias.

    Improving Communication in Negotiation

    • Focus on understanding the message, actively listening and observing, using questions, and restating to ensure understanding.
    • Be culturally and profile-sensitive.

    Perception, Cognition, and Emotion

    • Perception: A sense-making process of stimulus, attention, recognition translation, and behavior.
    • Perceptual Distortion: Stereotyping, halo effects, selective perception, and projection.

    Framing in Negotiation

    • Framing shapes our understanding and filters reality.
    • Influences the definition of key issues and communication.
    • Understanding each party's frame is essential for effective negotiation.

    Types of Frames

    • Substantive: Focus on the issue itself.
    • Outcome: Focus on the desired result.
    • Aspiration: Concerned with the relationship.
    • Process: Concerned with how the negotiation is managed.
    • Identity: Reinforces one's social, religious, or cultural identity.
    • Characterisation: Shaped by experience and information about the other party.
    • Loss/Gain: Optimistic or pessimistic perspective.

    Framing in Negotiation

    • Negotiators can use multiple frames.
    • Mismatches in frames can lead to misunderstandings, conflict, and stalemate.
    • Frames influence negotiation processes and outcomes.

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    Explore the fundamentals of negotiation with this quiz. Learn about the key characteristics, successful strategies, and the differences between distributive and integrative negotiation. Test your understanding of effective communication within the negotiation process.

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