Purpose

 

This course explores different conflict management styles and situational considerations available to the individual that impact negotiations. It introduces that basic theories and strategies that characterize the competitive and cooperative bargaining processes and evaluates the consequences of using each. It examines how negotiators deal with difficult processes and opponents. The course also explores planning, communication, perception and cognitive biases in the negotiation process. The emphasis is on the integration of negotiation theory and practice, including ethical standards for behavior in negotiation.


Course Work

The course work is divided into three major categories that focus on different content and skill areas and different tasks. The coursework objectives are:
 A. to understand, reinforce and apply negotiation theory
 B. to identify and reflect on the student’s negotiation skills
 C. to develop negotiation skills
 
Tasks related to negotiation theory:
  1. Students need to obtain the course text book.
  2. Read each chapter.
  3. After reading the chapter; go to the text’s CC Portal site on the Main Page there is a document that will link you to power point presentations on each chapter, review the chapter presentation.
  4. After reviewing the PP Presentation go to the Text’s Website : http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0073381209/student_view0/

       At the left choose the chapter you have just completed, go to the    Multi   Choice    Quiz,    complete the quiz and send results to me at    j.defazio@cambridgecollege.edu

  1. Continue the same procedure for each chapter of the text.

Tasks related to developing negotiation skills:

  1. Be prepared to discuss the readings in class.
  2. Participate in negotiation role plays and behavior inventories during class
  3. Keep a learning journal about the class lectures, role plays and behavior inventories reflecting on what you have learned about your and others negotiation style
  4. A research paper will be required. We will discuss the content of the paper in class.
 Discussion Questions:
      Discussion questions will be developed during class sessions.
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