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Definition of Negotiations Process of international business negotiations Factors that influence negotiation process Negotiating styles of different countries
Definition
A voluntary process of give and take where both parties modify their offers and expectations in order to come closer to each other. Every negotiation presents opportunities and dangers for both parties. The parties can, at any given moment, quit the process.
Contd..
Negotiation is working side by side to achieve mutually beneficial solutions Efficiency is doing things right Effectiveness is doing the right things
Strategic Dimension
(Strategic Factors) Presentations Strategy Decision Making Need for an agent
Background Factors
Influence
Process Atmosphere
Objectives
Common Conflicting Complementary
Environment Factors
Political Social Structural issues
Third parties
Consultants Agents Governments
Negotiators
Skills Experience
Atmosphere variables
Characterize the relationship that has evolved during the process as a whole.
Strategic Dimensions
Presentation of business proposal
Formal or informal setting Handled individually or by a team Several view points, faster decision making, strength in numbers. Expensive, management of egos, roles and expectation of individual members. Complete plan regarding problems, the solutions available and preferred choices, relative to the other partys choices and preferences.
Strategy
Types of strategies
Tough Soft Intermediate
Decision making
Pattern of the parties Ability to handle negotiation
Power or dependence and the expected benefits of the relationship at this stage.
Key points
Identify the contents of the deal Implications of the deal Create alternatives Put yourself in their shoes Gauge the appropriateness of the message Build up relative power
Negotiation process
Factors that influence the process
Basic conception of the negotiation process
Competitive process or problem solving approach
Complexity of language
Verbal and non-verbal communication
Bases of trust
Laws, friendship, mutual respect
Value of time
Each partys attitude towards time
Examples
Problem solving approach Americans Interpersonal relationships Brazilians Formal approach Germans Emotional and family oriented Arabs Negotiators are normally the top management (CEO) and individual decision making - Pakistan
Longer decisions making process Asians Seek relationships with permanence, faithfulness, great hospitality Chinese Non-business, social group gatherings are standard practice before any deal making - Japanese
Japanese
Dependency on groups Fearful of losing face Approach negotiation with suspicion Keep repeating their position No strict legalistic approach Try to renegotiate the agreement if circumstances change
Pakistan
Generally conducted by CEO Centralized decision making (high power distance culture) Quick decision making since it is individualistic
US
Forceful Blunt and Legalistic Urgent Results oriented Uncomfortable with silence and body language Create pressure for early agreements Use track two contacts to accelerate negotiations
India
Simultaneous individualism and collectivism Indian cultural values Nationalistic sentiment is high Willing to listen to other party Not a good team player Hierarchical culture (top down approach) Subjective view of time Negotiators are highly complex and imaginative Inconsistent behavior patterns
Contd
Extensive analysis of information Relationships are important at the operational stage of the venture Contractual obligations do not have the same sanctity Highly sensitive Flexibility in contracts
British
Between the lines communication style (hinting) Politeness classic form of indirectness Aggressive and rude Link between concessions and conditions are not made explicit Make other party feel socially incompetent Use of phrases likeexcellent, oh dear, amazing, isnt it the British prefer Slaves to tradition Fierce individualists Accountant mentality Initially very formal over a period very informal vice versa for French
Arabs
Russians
Family oriented
Very emotional Very loud in approach Timelines are least important Expect concessions and discounts
Deal Oriented
Logical approach Straight forward approach Time is absolute They feel asking for concessions is a sign of weakness
Summary
Know what you want Know what concessions you are willing to give Know your alternatives Know your counterpart and the subject matter Rehearse practice what you will say
L-A-E-R
Listen Acknowledge Explore Respond
Problems in negotiations
Culture Language Environment