Lesson 10: Customer Negotiation Flashcards
What is negotiation?
Dialogue between two or more parties
What is the intent of most negotiations?
- Reach an understanding
- Resolves points of difference
- Gain advantage in the outcome of dialogue
- Craft outcomes to satisfy various interests
What are some critical things to know when in negotiations?
- Knowledge or information
- Time or deadline pressure
- Strength or power
What are some things involved in negotiation in SE?
- Pricing & deal-making
- Reaching agreement
- Resolving conflicts & issues
- Building long-terms relationship
What are the different negotiation styles?
- Competing
- Accommodating
- Avoiding style
- Collaborating
- Compromise
Competing style
-Known as “win-lose” approach
- Involves assertive & uncooperative behavior, often seeking personal advantage
- Characterized by aggressive & dominant behavior
What are some advantages to the competing style?
- Can lead to quick decisions
- Good for non-repeat situations
- Enables self-protection
What are some disadvantages to competing style?
- Damages relationships
-Short term focus - Potential for retaliation
Accommodating style
-Characterized by extreme cooperation, sometimes neglecting the negotiator’s own needs
-Demands considerable flexibility & readiness to cater to the other party’s needs
- Preferred by individuals prioritizing relationships above immediate negotiation results
What are some advantages to the accommodating style?
- Relationship preservation
-De-escalating conflicts - Long-term gains
What are some disadvantages to the accommodating style?
- Personal sacrifice
-Risk of exploitation
-May lead to resentment
Avoiding style
-Involves steering clear of conflict or negotiation
-Typically used by those who perceive negotiation as unpleasant or detrimental
-Often characterized by postponing, ignoring, or sidestepping the issue
What are some advantages to the avoiding style?
- Reduces stress
-Buys time
-Appropriate for trivial matters
What are some disadvantages to the avoiding style?
- Unsolved issues
-Missed opportunities
-Can damage relationship
Compromising style
-Viewed as a “ middle ground” approach
- Involves give & take with both parties willing to make a concession
-Typically used when time is limited or as a temporary solution when parties have equal power & similar goals