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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