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What is the primary reason an untrustworthy opponent can gain concessions from you?
What is the primary reason an untrustworthy opponent can gain concessions from you?
- They can mislead you about their own priorities
- They can ascertain your priorities before you know theirs (correct)
- They can manipulate the negotiation process
- They can exploit your lack of information about them
Which approach to gathering data is recommended when you do not trust or know the other party well?
Which approach to gathering data is recommended when you do not trust or know the other party well?
- Consult with the other party in advance about the agenda
- Offer multiple proposals and see which ones the other side prefers (correct)
- Extensively exchange information about interests and priorities
- Determine the other party's level of authority early on
What is the key to having the 'most positive interaction' with a negotiator?
What is the key to having the 'most positive interaction' with a negotiator?
- Establish the limits of the other party's authority early on
- Carefully compute and decide on the best deal to offer upfront
- Accommodate the other party's personal or cultural negotiation style (correct)
- Consult with the other party in advance about the agenda
What is a key characteristic of the 'third type' of negotiator described in the passage?
What is a key characteristic of the 'third type' of negotiator described in the passage?
What is the recommended approach to introducing new issues during negotiations?
What is the recommended approach to introducing new issues during negotiations?
What is the primary reason a well-prepared negotiator has considered the 'past and future context of the business relationship'?
What is the primary reason a well-prepared negotiator has considered the 'past and future context of the business relationship'?
What is the primary purpose of preparing and rehearsing answers to difficult questions in a negotiation?
What is the primary purpose of preparing and rehearsing answers to difficult questions in a negotiation?
How should you approach negotiations if you expect or want to continue a business relationship with the other party?
How should you approach negotiations if you expect or want to continue a business relationship with the other party?
What factor should influence your negotiation style and willingness to share information about your needs and priorities?
What factor should influence your negotiation style and willingness to share information about your needs and priorities?
What is the potential benefit of maintaining trust and goodwill with the other party, even after the current negotiation is concluded?
What is the potential benefit of maintaining trust and goodwill with the other party, even after the current negotiation is concluded?
If you can safely assume that the other party wants a continuing relationship with you, what concern can you potentially alleviate?
If you can safely assume that the other party wants a continuing relationship with you, what concern can you potentially alleviate?
What is a crucial factor to consider when evaluating potential strategies, tactics, or actions in a negotiation?
What is a crucial factor to consider when evaluating potential strategies, tactics, or actions in a negotiation?
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