Salary Negotiation Strategies

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What is a key step in preparing for a salary negotiation?

  • Waiting for your employer to make the first offer
  • Choosing your favorite lunch spot for the day
  • Ignoring your achievements
  • Researching salary benchmarks (correct)

Expressing appreciation for an employer's offer is unnecessary in salary negotiations.

False (B)

What should you do if the employer’s offer is lower than expected?

Present your research and contributions, ask for clarification, and explore alternative benefits.

Match the following negotiation preparation steps with their descriptions:

<p>Research salary benchmarks = Understand the market rate for your position Identify your contributions = List your achievements and value to the company Determine your BATNA = Know your best alternative to a negotiated agreement Practice your pitch = Articulate your value clearly to the employer</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of perception in negotiation?

<p>It helps negotiators interpret the environment accurately. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can stereotypes affect negotiation outcomes?

<p>They create a preconceived notion about the other party. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a major perceptual error in negotiation?

<p>Cognitive dissonance (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What effect does filtering information have during negotiation?

<p>It allows for a consistent view of the other party. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role do emotions play in negotiation?

<p>They shape the negotiation processes and outcomes. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Salary negotiation preparation

Research salary benchmarks, identify contributions, determine your best alternative to a negotiated agreement (BATNA), and practice your pitch.

Responding to a low salary offer

Express appreciation, present industry standards and your contributions, seek clarification, explore alternative benefits or future review.

Salary benchmarks

Industry standards for salaries in your position.

BATNA

Your best alternative to a negotiated agreement; what you can do if the negotiation fails.

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Negotiation pitch

Clearly articulating your value and contributions to get the desired outcome.

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Perception

The process of making sense of our environment, including interpreting information from others.

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Perceptual Distortion

Errors in perception due to biases and generalizations, leading to inaccurate judgments about others.

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Stereotypes in Negotiation

Making assumptions about the other party based on group affiliation or characteristics.

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Halo Effect in Negotiation

Letting one positive attribute influence our perception of the other person's overall character.

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Selective Perception in Negotiation

Paying attention to information that confirms our existing beliefs and ignoring contradicting evidence.

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Study Notes

Salary Negotiation Preparation

  • Research industry salary benchmarks for your position.
  • Identify and document your contributions and achievements to support your request.
  • Determine your Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement (BATNA).
  • Practice articulating your value proposition to clearly communicate your worth.

Responding to a Lower Salary Offer

  • Express sincere appreciation for the offer.
  • Present researched industry standards and highlight your contributions.
  • Seek clarification on the reasoning behind the offer.
  • Explore alternative benefits or a timeline for future salary reviews.

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