Resource Learning Outcomes
Unit 1: Negotiation Strategy
page Unit 1 Introduction Video
page Unit 1 Learning Outcomes
  • 1a Define the theory, processes, and practices of negotiation (CLO 1)
  • 1b Describe the five phases of negotiation (CLO 2)
  • 1c Describe how to incorporate problem-solving strategies in negotiations (CLO 1)
  • 1d Interpret the dynamics of the group decision-making process (CLO 1)
  • 1e Explain the advantages of using SMART goals in negotiations (CLO 1)
  • 1f Describe the steps of creating a negotiation strategy (CLO 1)
  • 1g Describe how to apply the concepts of game theory to negotiation (CLO 1)
  • 1h Compare distributive and integrative negotiation (CLO 2)
  • 1i Explain the advantages emotional intelligence brings to a negotiation (CLO 1, CLO 3)
1.1: What Is Negotiation?
page Negotiations
  • 1a Define the theory, processes, and practices of negotiation (CLO 1)
  • 1b Describe the five phases of negotiation (CLO 2)
page What Is Negotiation?
  • 1a Define the theory, processes, and practices of negotiation (CLO 1)
1.2: Problem-Solving
book Problem-Solving and Decision-Making in Groups
  • 1c Describe how to incorporate problem-solving strategies in negotiations (CLO 1)
  • 1d Interpret the dynamics of the group decision-making process (CLO 1)
1.3: Establishing SMART Goals
page Setting the Right Goals
  • 1e Explain the advantages of using SMART goals in negotiations (CLO 1)
1.4: Creating a Clear Strategy
page Strategy Planning
  • 1f Describe the steps of creating a negotiation strategy (CLO 1)
page Recognizing and Avoiding Negotiation Mistakes
  • 1f Describe the steps of creating a negotiation strategy (CLO 1)
1.5: Distributive Negotiation (Win-Lose)
page Distributive Bargaining
  • 1f Describe the steps of creating a negotiation strategy (CLO 1)
page Introduction to Augmenting the Bargaining Zone
  • 1f Describe the steps of creating a negotiation strategy (CLO 1)
page An Overview of Game Theory
  • 1g Describe how to apply the concepts of game theory to negotiation (CLO 1)
page Game Theory Used in Negotiation
  • 1g Describe how to apply the concepts of game theory to negotiation (CLO 1)
page What Is a Zero-Sum Game, and How Do I Play?
  • 1g Describe how to apply the concepts of game theory to negotiation (CLO 1)
page Learning Activity: Journal
  • 1g Describe how to apply the concepts of game theory to negotiation (CLO 1)
1.6: Integrative Negotation (Win-Win)
page Integrative Negotiation
page The Importance of Integrative Negotiation
page Collaborate to Negotiate
page Practice: Role-Playing Scenario on Collaborating to Negotiate
page Practice: Scenario on Emotional Intelligence
page Emotional Intelligence
page Does a Positive-Sum Attitude Promote Happiness?
page What Is Emotional Intelligence and Why Do You Need It?
Unit 1 Assessment
quiz Unit 1 Assessment
  • 1a Define the theory, processes, and practices of negotiation (CLO 1)
  • 1b Describe the five phases of negotiation (CLO 2)
  • 1c Describe how to incorporate problem-solving strategies in negotiations (CLO 1)
  • 1d Interpret the dynamics of the group decision-making process (CLO 1)
  • 1e Explain the advantages of using SMART goals in negotiations (CLO 1)
  • 1f Describe the steps of creating a negotiation strategy (CLO 1)
  • 1g Describe how to apply the concepts of game theory to negotiation (CLO 1)
  • 1h Compare distributive and integrative negotiation (CLO 2)
  • 1i Explain the advantages emotional intelligence brings to a negotiation (CLO 1, CLO 3)
Unit 2: Managing Business Negotiations
page Unit 2 Introduction Video
page Unit 2 Learning Outcomes
  • 2a Describe and give examples of effective sales negotiations (CLO 2)
  • 2b Compare approaches for negotiating with suppliers (CLO 2)
  • 2c Summarize the history of labor negotiations in the United States (CLO 2)
  • 2d Describe the role negotiation plays in mergers and acquisitions (CLO 2)
  • 2e Compare the roles of principals and agents during business negotiations (CLO 2)
  • 2f Identify the advantages and disadvantages of multiparty negotiations (CLO 2)
  • 2g Explain the effect of timing and the "six power tactics" in negotiations (CLO 2)
2.1: Sales Negotiations
page Closing Starts at the Beginning
page Principles of Persuasion
2.2: Negotiating with Suppliers
page The Essence of Negotiation
  • 2b Compare approaches for negotiating with suppliers (CLO 2)
2.3: Labor Negotiations
page Collective Bargaining
  • 2c Summarize the history of labor negotiations in the United States (CLO 2)
2.4: Mergers and Acquisitions
book Mergers and Acquisitions
page Investment Thesis on Sears: Case Study
2.5: Principals and Agents
book Relationships between Principal and Agent
  • 2e Compare the roles of principals and agents during business negotiations (CLO 2)
page Practice: Case Study on Employees vs. Independent Contractors
  • 2e Compare the roles of principals and agents during business negotiations (CLO 2)
book Liability of Principal and Agent and Termination of Agency
  • 2e Compare the roles of principals and agents during business negotiations (CLO 2)
page Practice Case Study: The Employer's Liability for Employee's Intentional Torts and Scope of Employment, Part 1
  • 2e Compare the roles of principals and agents during business negotiations (CLO 2)
page Practice Case Study: The Employer's Liability for Employee's Intentional Torts and Scope of Employment, Part 2
  • 2e Compare the roles of principals and agents during business negotiations (CLO 2)
2.6: Multi-Party Negotiations
page Multi-Party Negotiation and Power
  • 2f Identify the advantages and disadvantages of multiparty negotiations (CLO 2)
2.7: Timing and Sources of Power
page Sources of Power
  • 2g Explain the effect of timing and the "six power tactics" in negotiations (CLO 3)
page Practice: Case Study on Implied Authority
  • 2d Describe the role negotiation plays in mergers and acquisitions (CLO 2)
  • 2e Compare the roles of principals and agents during business negotiations (CLO 2)
  • 2f Identify the advantages and disadvantages of multiparty negotiations (CLO 2)
Unit 2 Assessment
quiz Unit 2 Assessment
  • 2a Describe and give examples of effective sales negotiations (CLO 2)
  • 2b Compare approaches for negotiating with suppliers (CLO 2)
  • 2c Summarize the history of labor negotiations in the United States (CLO 2)
  • 2d Describe the role negotiation plays in mergers and acquisitions (CLO 2)
  • 2e Compare the roles of principals and agents during business negotiations (CLO 2)
  • 2f Identify the advantages and disadvantages of multiparty negotiations (CLO 2)
  • 2g Explain the effect of timing and the "six power tactics" in negotiations (CLO 2)
Unit 3: Conflict in the Workplace
page Unit 3 Introduction Video
page Unit 3 Learning Outcomes
  • 3a List five benefits of functional disagreement and conflict in the workplace (CLO 3)
  • 3b Explain how organizational structure impacts communication and transparency (CLO 3)
  • 3c Describe how scarcity of resources impacts workplace disagreement and conflict (CLO 3)
  • 3d Explain how leadership commitment affects conflict resolution in the workplace (CLO 3)
  • 3e Explain models of task interdependence (CLO 3)
  • 3f Explain the relationship between employee task interdependence, teamwork, and workplace conflict (CLO 3)
  • 3g Discuss how active listening, clarity regarding roles, and resistance to change affect workplace conflict (CLO 3)
  • 3h Identify different personality types (CLO 3)
  • 3i Discuss how conflicting personalities, stereotypes, and cultural biases cause dysfunctional workplace conflict (CLO 3)
  • 3j Identify strategies for eliminating dysfunctional conflict in the workplace caused by negative stereotypes and cultural biases (CLO 3)
3.1: Functional Conflict and Its Role in Innovation
page Understanding Conflict
  • 3a List five benefits of functional disagreement and conflict in the workplace (CLO 3)
book Five Good Things about Conflict
  • 3a List five benefits of functional disagreement and conflict in the workplace (CLO 3)
page Practice: Conflict Simulation from the Leadership Guide to Conflict and Conflict Management
3.2: Reasons for Dysfunctional Workplace Conflict
page Four Ways to Deal with Conflict at Work
3.3: Misunderstandings or Disagreements about Organizational Structure
book Organizational Structure and Change
  • 3b Explain how organizational structure impacts communication and transparency (CLO 3)
3.4: Scarcity of Resources
page Defining Economics
  • 3c Describe how scarcity of resources impacts workplace disagreement and conflict (CLO 3)
3.5: Misunderstandings or Disagreement Regarding Task Interdependence
page Teamwork Effectiveness
page Why Teamwork Works
page Effective Teamwork and Collaboration
page Conflict Management: Identifying Active Listening
  • 3e Explain models of task interdependence (CLO 3)
  • 3f Explain the relationship between employee task interdependence, teamwork, and workplace conflict (CLO 3)
  • 3g Discuss how active listening, clarity regarding roles, and resistance to change affect workplace conflict (CLO 3)
3.6: Conflicting Personality Types
page Personality Types
  • 3h Identify different personality types (CLO 3)
3.7: Negative Stereotypes and Cultural Biases
page Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination
page Personal and Historical Bias
3.8: Gender-Based Stereotypes
page Gender
page Sexual Harassment
3.9: Age-Related Stereotypes
page Ageism at Work
3.10: Culturally-Based Biases and Stereotypes
book Five Cross-Cultural Capabilities for Clinical Staff
3.11: Avoiding Biases and Stereotypes in the Workplace
page Building Culturally Competent Organizations
3.12: Dysfunctional Conflict and Its Impact on Work Product
page Organizational Conflict
page Four Keys to Resolving Workplace Conflicts
page Learning Activity: Journal
  • 3d Explain how leadership commitment affects conflict resolution in the workplace (CLO 3)
  • 3i Discuss how conflicting personalities, stereotypes, and cultural biases cause dysfunctional workplace conflict (CLO 3)
Unit 3 Assessment
quiz Unit 3 Assessment
  • 3a List five benefits of functional disagreement and conflict in the workplace (CLO 3)
  • 3b Explain how organizational structure impacts communication and transparency (CLO 3)
  • 3c Describe how scarcity of resources impacts workplace disagreement and conflict (CLO 3)
  • 3d Explain how leadership commitment affects conflict resolution in the workplace (CLO 3)
  • 3e Explain models of task interdependence (CLO 3)
  • 3f Explain the relationship between employee task interdependence, teamwork, and workplace conflict (CLO 3)
  • 3g Discuss how active listening, clarity regarding roles, and resistance to change affect workplace conflict (CLO 3)
  • 3h Identify different personality types (CLO 3)
  • 3i Discuss how conflicting personalities, stereotypes, and cultural biases cause dysfunctional workplace conflict (CLO 3)
  • 3j Identify strategies for eliminating dysfunctional conflict in the workplace caused by negative stereotypes and cultural biases (CLO 3)
Unit 4: Conflict Resolution Strategies
page Unit 4 Introduction Video
page Unit 4 Learning Outcomes
  • 4a Compare the five styles for handling conflict: competing, collaborating, compromising, avoiding, and accommodating (CLO 4)
  • 4b Compare the ADR strategies of negotiation, mediation, and arbitration (CLO 4)
  • 4c Explain the role of unions and collective bargaining in conflict resolution (CLO 4)
  • 4d Discuss the pros and cons of mandatory arbitration agreements (CLO 4)
  • 4e Compare formal and informal conflict resolution strategies (CLO 4)
  • 4f Explain the importance of legal standing in litigation (CLO 4)
  • 4g Explain how class action lawsuits affect corporations (CLO 4)
  • 4h Describe the jury trial process (CLO 4)
  • 4i Identify risks companies face when they use litigation to resolve conflicts rather than ADR strategies (CLO 4)
  • 4j Discuss methods managers can use to understand the perspective of their employees (CLO 4)
  • 4k Define what it means to work toward a common goal to resolve conflicts (CLO 4)
  • 4l List some common methods of progressive discipline (CLO 4)
  • 4m Discuss ways managers engage workers who are not performing according to expectations (CLO 4)
4.1: Five Styles for Handling Conflict
page Thomas-Kilmann
  • 4a Compare the five styles for handling conflict: competing, collaborating, compromising, avoiding, and accommodating (CLO 4)
page Finding Opportunities in Conflict
  • 4a Compare the five styles for handling conflict: competing, collaborating, compromising, avoiding, and accommodating (CLO 4)
4.2: Alternative Dispute Resolution
page Alternative Dispute Resolution
4.3: Negotiation
page A Problem Solving Approach to Conflict Resolution
page Conflict Resolution
  • 4a Compare the five styles for handling conflict: competing, collaborating, compromising, avoiding, and accommodating (CLO 4)
  • 4b Compare the ADR strategies of negotiation, mediation, and arbitration (CLO 4)
page The Nature of Unions
page Collective Bargaining
4.4: Mediation
page Facts about Mediation
4.5: Arbitration
page The Arbitration Process
page Argument Analysis: An Epic Day for Employers in Arbitration
page Practice: Journal on Arbitration
4.6: Litigation
page When to Bring a Lawsuit
  • 4f Explain the importance of legal standing in litigation (CLO 4)
  • 4g Explain how class action lawsuits affect corporations (CLO 4)
page Law and Legal Risk Management
  • 4g Explain how class action lawsuits affect corporations (CLO 4)
  • 4i Identify risks companies face when they use litigation to resolve conflicts rather than ADR strategies (CLO 4)
page The Trial
  • 4h Describe the jury trial process (CLO 4)
  • 4i Identify risks companies face when they use litigation to resolve conflicts rather than ADR strategies (CLO 4)
4.7: Understand Each Party's Perspective and Goals
page Resolving Conflict
  • 4j Discuss methods managers can use to understand the perspective of their employees (CLO 4)
  • 4k Define what it means to work toward a common goal to resolve conflicts (CLO 4)
4.8: Working toward a Common Goal
page How to Make Teams Work Effectively
  • 4j Discuss methods managers can use to understand the perspective of their employees (CLO 4)
  • 4k Define what it means to work toward a common goal to resolve conflicts (CLO 4)
4.9: Barriers to Reaching a Common Goal
page Conflict Resolution: A Redefinition
  • 4j Discuss methods managers can use to understand the perspective of their employees (CLO 4)
  • 4k Define what it means to work toward a common goal to resolve conflicts (CLO 4)
4.10: Create a Plan to Move toward a Common Goal
page Project Completion
  • 4j Discuss methods managers can use to understand the perspective of their employees (CLO 4)
  • 4k Define what it means to work toward a common goal to resolve conflicts (CLO 4)
4.11: Intra-organizational Conflict
page Teaching About Conflict Resolution
  • 4j Discuss methods managers can use to understand the perspective of their employees (CLO 4)
  • 4k Define what it means to work toward a common goal to resolve conflicts (CLO 4)
4.12: Grievance Procedures
page Five Reasons to Tell the Hard Truth to Underperformers
  • 4j Discuss methods managers can use to understand the perspective of their employees (CLO 4)
  • 4k Define what it means to work toward a common goal to resolve conflicts (CLO 4)
page Have a Performance Conversation with an Employee
  • 4l List some common methods of progressive discipline (CLO 4)
  • 4m Discuss ways managers engage workers who are not performing according to expectations (CLO 4)
page Progressive Discipline and Termination Processes
  • 4l List some common methods of progressive discipline (CLO 4)
  • 4m Discuss ways managers engage workers who are not performing according to expectations (CLO 4)
Unit 4 Assessment
quiz Unit 4 Assessment
  • 4a Compare the five styles for handling conflict: competing, collaborating, compromising, avoiding, and accommodating (CLO 4)
  • 4b Compare the ADR strategies of negotiation, mediation, and arbitration (CLO 4)
  • 4c Explain the role of unions and collective bargaining in conflict resolution (CLO 4)
  • 4d Discuss the pros and cons of mandatory arbitration agreements (CLO 4)
  • 4e Compare formal and informal conflict resolution strategies (CLO 4)
  • 4f Explain the importance of legal standing in litigation (CLO 4)
  • 4g Explain how class action lawsuits affect corporations (CLO 4)
  • 4h Describe the jury trial process (CLO 4)
  • 4i Identify risks companies face when they use litigation to resolve conflicts rather than ADR strategies (CLO 4)
  • 4j Discuss methods managers can use to understand the perspective of their employees (CLO 4)
  • 4k Define what it means to work toward a common goal to resolve conflicts (CLO 4)
  • 4l List some common methods of progressive discipline (CLO 4)
  • 4m Discuss ways managers engage workers who are not performing according to expectations (CLO 4)
Unit 5: International and Cross-Cultural Negotiation
page Unit 5 Introduction Video
page Unit 5 Learning Outcomes
  • 5a Define culture (CLO 5)
  • 5b Compare how cultural beliefs can influence negotiations (CLO 5)
  • 5c Describe how nonverbal communications impact business negotiations (CLO 5)
  • 5d Discuss the challenges multinational corporations face in managing their employees (CLO 5)
  • 5e List the seven dimensions of Trompenaars' model of national culture differences (CLO 5)
  • 5f List Geert Hofstede's six dimensions of culture (CLO 5)
  • 5g Explain how understanding culture and national identity affect cross-cultural or international negotiations (CLO 5)
  • 5h Describe political and legal issues that impact international negotiations (CLO 5)
  • 5i Describe the role the World Trade Organization plays in international business negotiations (CLO 5)
5.1: Cross-Cultural Communications
book Culture and Business
  • 5a Define culture (CLO 5)
  • 5b Compare how cultural beliefs can influence negotiations (CLO 5)
  • 5c Describe how nonverbal communications impact business negotiations (CLO 5)
page Ethical and Cross-Cultural Negotiations
  • 5a Define culture (CLO 5)
  • 5b Compare how cultural beliefs can influence negotiations (CLO 5)
  • 5c Describe how nonverbal communications impact business negotiations (CLO 5)
page Rate Your Cross-Cultural Relationships to Build Them
  • 5a Define culture (CLO 5)
  • 5b Compare how cultural beliefs can influence negotiations (CLO 5)
  • 5c Describe how nonverbal communications impact business negotiations (CLO 5)
  • 5d Discuss the challenges multinational corporations face in managing their employees (CLO 5)
5.2: Cultural Dimension Theories
page Trompenaars' Model of National Culture Differences
page Interview with Fons Trompenaars
page Types of Organizational Culture
  • 5f List Geert Hofstede's six dimensions of culture (CLO 5)
page Intercultural Communication
  • 5f List Geert Hofstede's six dimensions of culture (CLO 5)
page Cultural Awareness from Both Sides
  • 5d Discuss the challenges multinational corporations face in managing their employees (CLO 5)
  • 5g Explain how understanding culture and national identity affect cross-cultural or international negotiations (CLO 5)
page Practice: Journal on Culture
  • 5f List Geert Hofstede's six dimensions of culture (CLO 5)
5.3: Regional and Country-Specific Case Studies
page Finding a Common Language in Intercultural Negotiation
  • 5d Discuss the challenges multinational corporations face in managing their employees (CLO 5)
  • 5g Explain how understanding culture and national identity affect cross-cultural or international negotiations (CLO 5)
page The Importance of Face in China
  • 5d Discuss the challenges multinational corporations face in managing their employees (CLO 5)
  • 5g Explain how understanding culture and national identity affect cross-cultural or international negotiations (CLO 5)
page In China, Begin Slowly with Praise
  • 5d Discuss the challenges multinational corporations face in managing their employees (CLO 5)
  • 5g Explain how understanding culture and national identity affect cross-cultural or international negotiations (CLO 5)
page The United States and the Arab World
  • 5g Explain how understanding culture and national identity affect cross-cultural or international negotiations (CLO 5)
  • 5h Describe political and legal issues that impact international negotiations (CLO 5)
page Arab Women as Business Leaders Will Always Be the Exception
  • 5g Explain how understanding culture and national identity affect cross-cultural or international negotiations (CLO 5)
  • 5h Describe political and legal issues that impact international negotiations (CLO 5)
page Business in Mexico
  • 5d Discuss the challenges multinational corporations face in managing their employees (CLO 5)
  • 5g Explain how understanding culture and national identity affect cross-cultural or international negotiations (CLO 5)
  • 5h Describe political and legal issues that impact international negotiations (CLO 5)
page Latino vs. Hispanic: Constructing a New America
  • 5d Discuss the challenges multinational corporations face in managing their employees (CLO 5)
  • 5g Explain how understanding culture and national identity affect cross-cultural or international negotiations (CLO 5)
  • 5h Describe political and legal issues that impact international negotiations (CLO 5)
5.4: Political and Legal Issues in International Negotiations
book Introductory Trade Issues: History, Institutions, and Legal Framework
  • 5g Explain how understanding culture and national identity affect cross-cultural or international negotiations (CLO 5)
page The World Trade Organization (WTO)
  • 5g Explain how understanding culture and national identity affect cross-cultural or international negotiations (CLO 5)
  • 5i Describe the role the World Trade Organization plays in international business negotiations (CLO 5)
page The Effect of Politics on Global Negotiations
  • 5d Discuss the challenges multinational corporations face in managing their employees (CLO 5)
  • 5g Explain how understanding culture and national identity affect cross-cultural or international negotiations (CLO 5)
  • 5h Describe political and legal issues that impact international negotiations (CLO 5)
page Be Proactive with Your Government Relationships
  • 5d Discuss the challenges multinational corporations face in managing their employees (CLO 5)
  • 5g Explain how understanding culture and national identity affect cross-cultural or international negotiations (CLO 5)
  • 5h Describe political and legal issues that impact international negotiations (CLO 5)
page Problems with Authorities Can Be an Opportunity
  • 5d Discuss the challenges multinational corporations face in managing their employees (CLO 5)
  • 5g Explain how understanding culture and national identity affect cross-cultural or international negotiations (CLO 5)
  • 5h Describe political and legal issues that impact international negotiations (CLO 5)
Unit 5 Assessment
quiz Unit 5 Assessment
  • 5a Define culture (CLO 5)
  • 5b Compare how cultural beliefs can influence negotiations (CLO 5)
  • 5c Describe how nonverbal communications impact business negotiations (CLO 5)
  • 5d Discuss the challenges multinational corporations face in managing their employees (CLO 5)
  • 5e List the seven dimensions of Trompenaars' model of national culture differences (CLO 5)
  • 5f List Geert Hofstede's six dimensions of culture (CLO 5)
  • 5g Explain how understanding culture and national identity affect cross-cultural or international negotiations (CLO 5)
  • 5h Describe political and legal issues that impact international negotiations (CLO 5)
  • 5i Describe the role the World Trade Organization plays in international business negotiations (CLO 5)
Course Conclusion
page Course Conclusion Video
Study Guide
book BUS403 Study Guide
Certificate Final Exam
quiz BUS403: Certificate Final Exam
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