Negotiation : communication for diverse settings

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Negotiation : communication for diverse settings

Michael L. Spangle, Myra Warren Isenhart

Sage, c2003

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 409-423) and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

Negotiation is not formulaic. How we negotiate is determined largely by the context in which the negotiation process takes place. Negotiation: Communication for Diverse Settings provides the reader with a comprehensive overview of the negotiation process as it applies to a wide variety of contexts. Skillfully weaving practitioner interviews and real world examples throughout the book, Michael Spangle and Myra Warren Isenhart emphasize the day-to-day relevance of negotiation skill. The authors provide knowledge vital to successful negotiation in a variety of situations, including interpersonal relations, the workplace, shopping and other consumer settings, community relations, and international affairs. Discussions of the moral and ethical dilemmas of negotiation-as well as the detail provided in various sections, such as international negotiations will undoubtedly prove useful to novice and seasoned negotiators alike. Features of this text Takes a communication perspective, analyzing the negotiation process and how different settings and elements affect negotiation strategies and techniques; Discusses the cultural context of conflict in U.S. society throughout; Introduces basic theoretical principles and practical steps in the negotiating process; Moves on a continuum from micro (interpersonal) to macro (international) levels of negotiation; Addresses the interpersonal skills necessary for effective negotiation, factors that cause negotiations to break down, and what to do when that happens; Includes "Professional Profiles" interviews with professional negotiators from a variety of backgrounds; Brings concepts to life for students through the use of boxed negotiation examples from a variety of contexts. Recommended for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students taking courses in conflict management and negotiation. Also useful for students in applied programs, such as training and adult education courses in management development, conflict management, and negotiation.

Table of Contents

Introduction Preface 1. Foundations of Negotiation Communication and negotiation Economic and social-psychological dimensions of negotiation The content of negotiation Distributive and integrative approaches Cooperative or Competitive The importance of understanding context Summary 2. Contextual Nature of Negotiation Structure Norms and Values Relationship Communication Interdependence Power Summary 3. Theoretical Perspectives Identity theory Social interaction theory Field theory Human need theory Rational choice and game theory Transformation theory Mutual gains theory Summary Professional Profile - William Ury Professional Profile - James Freund 4. Negotiation Processes Prenegotiation Opening Information sharing Problem solving Agreement Summary Professional Profile - Lawrence Susskind Professional Profile - Marvin Johnson Professional Profile - Edward Selig 5. Qualities and Skills of Negotiators Qualities of the mind: Preparation and good questioning Qualities of the heart: Listening, managing emotion, integrity Qualities of courage: Speaking clearly, relationship building, creativitiy Communication competence Does personality style make a difference in negotiations? Does gender influence effectiveness in negotiation? Summary Professional Profile - Linda Putnam Professional Profile - Robert Waterman 6. When Negotiation Breaks Down Barriers that create impasse Overcoming barriers When people are the problem Mediation Arbitration Ethics Summary Professional Profile - Elaine Freeman Professional Profile - Robert Coulson Professional Profile - Anthony Roisman 7. Interpersonal Negotiation Antecedents Structure Norms and values Relationship Communication Interdependence Power Summary Professional Profile - Marjorie Bribitzer Professional Profile - Christie Coates Professional Profile - Sam Keltner 8. Consumer Negotiation The impact of choice Lack of loyalty Perception of entitlement Consumer groups Consumer relations Seller tactics Buyer tactics E-negotiation Consumer problems Identity fraud Contracts Summary Professional Profile - Barbara Opotowky Professional Profile - Christine Beard Professional Profile - Russel Tourbeville 9. Organizational Negotiation Structure Norms and Values Relationship Communication Interdependence Power Salary negotiations Professional Profile - Joseph Rice Professional Profile - Annie Hill Professional Profile - Karen Graves Professional Profile - Judy Towers Reemstma 10. Community Negotiation Structure Norms and Values Relationship Communication Interdependence Power Community negotiation processes Summary Professional Profile - John Fiske Professional Profile - Wayne Carle Professional Profile - Charles Currie 11. International Negotiation Structure Norms and Values Relationship Communication Interdependence Power Summary Professional Profile - Peter Adler Professional Profile - Edward King 12. Integrating the Art with the Science of Negotiation Contextual differences Skills and processes Barriers Professional differences New directions Conclusion References Index About the Authors About the Contributors

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  • NCID
    BA62135319
  • ISBN
    • 0761923489
    • 0761923497
  • LCCN
    2002010850
  • Country Code
    us
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    Thousand Oaks
  • Pages/Volumes
    xxii, 435 p.
  • Size
    26 cm
  • Classification
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