Which of the following are the most typical characteristics of integrative approach to negotiation? Select TWO that apply.
Answer : C, E
Integrative approach to negotiation used when the interested parties are attempting to create more of something of value to share, also known as collaborative approach or win-win. Integrative, interest-based negotiation can facilitate constructive, positive relationship and establishes contracts between parties on a foundation of goodwill. In integrative bargaining, both parties seek to 'expand the pie' by creating more value for both the buyer and the seller. Integrative negotiation 'shares the pie' and is interest rather than positional based.
In distributive bargaining, the focus is on claiming value and getting as much of the pie as parties can.
LO 1, AC 1.2
Which of the following are recognised techniques in contract negotiation? Select THREE that apply.
Answer : A, C, F
The question asks about negotiation techniques which are not present in the book. In this question, there are only 3 recognised techniques:
- Framing and reframing: A frame is an assumption, or set of assumptions, that guides our attention and behavior. Reframing is the ability to identify and significantly change assumptions or perspectives. Framing has a significant impact on the effectiveness of negotiation outcomes and negotiator working relationships. You can read more on framing and reframing here.
- Anchoring: Anchoring bias is well-known cognitive bias in negotiation and in other contexts. The anchoring bias describes the common tendency to give too much weight to the first number put forth in a discussion and then inadequately adjust from that starting point, or the ''anchor.'' We even fixate on anchors when we know they are irrelevant to the discussion at hand. You can read more on anchoring here.
- Pacing and leading: Pacing and leading is a two-step lever of persuasion. First -- You ''match your pace'' to the person you want to influence in as many ways as possible. You can do this by mimicking the way the person talks, stands, their appearance, etc. You can also mimic less tangible aspects like the way they act, or their emotional state. Second -- Once you've set your pace with someone, lead them to whatever decision or behavior you want them to take! You can read more on pacing and leading here.
LO 3, AC 3.2
A supplier's mark-up on all products is 25%. Supplier's profit margin is...?
Answer : A
LO 2, AC 2.1
Which of the following would cause a demand curve for a good to be price inelastic?
Answer : D
Essential goods and services such as electricity, fuel, basic food stuffs, commuter transport and habitual products such as tobacco, alcohol and sugar-based drinks are often sited as facing a relatively inelastic demand curve. This means when the price goes up, the quantity demanded does not decrease very much and so they are often the target of government taxation.
LO2, AC 2.2
'What specific tests do you carry out to ensure quality is achieved?' This is an example of which type of negotiation question?
Answer : B
The question requires more detailed answer, it is an example of probing question.
Probing questions are typically follow-up questions, and aim to elicit more detailed information on the back of the answer elicited from the open questions. Probing question are also useful to check that the supplier fully understand their offering, as well as your needs, can also be used to communicate to the suppliers that you know this category well.
LO 3, AC 3.3
Procurement team is required to improve leverage with their suppliers through spend consolidation. To check whether there is any opportunity to consolidate spend, which of the following should be priority of procurement team?
Answer : A
In order to identify opportunities where you can increase your leverage with supplier, you need to understand your spend. Undertaking spend analysis of your accounts payable (AP) data is an essential first step here.
Jane is planning for a forthcoming negotiation with a key supplier. She has learned what are important to the supplier and what are important to her company from previous contracts between them. In order to avoid negotiation deadlocks, she has set up several concession plans. But Jane has little experience in dealing with suppliers and doesn't know when to trade these concessions. When is the best time in a negotiation to trade concessions?
Answer : C
The question asks about the point in time when Jane should make concessions with the supplier. These concessions should be traded after preliminary stages such as opening, testing and proposing are over and proposals move from being tentative and general to being more definite and specific. This stage is called bargaining phase. The bargaining phase is the 'meat' of the negotiation meeting.
LO 3, AC 3.1