Define competitive irrationality. How can you prevent or overcome this bias in a negotiation?

Explain specific examples from the videos from the viewpoint of the designated theoretical approach.
August 5, 2017
What is your opinion regarding “alternative medicine” in general. Is it scientifically supported?
August 5, 2017
Show all

Define competitive irrationality. How can you prevent or overcome this bias in a negotiation?

Read the following article and answer the questions below:

Bazerman, M. H. Beware Your Counterpart’s Biases Retrieved from: Harvard Business Publishing Newsletters

https://content.learntoday.info/eq/b404c/week_03/B404c_Beware_Biases.pdf – website to article

In 2-3 pages:

  • Define biases and provide examples of common biases.
  • Should you force the other party to make a quick decision in negotiation? Why or why not?
  • When and why would you use a contingent agreement? (Be sure to define contingent agreement)
  • As you saw in the article, sometimes parties or even people who are on our side provide us with inflated estimates or values for goods or property. How should you screen for this issue?
  • Define competitive irrationality. How can you prevent or overcome this bias in a negotiation?

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *