Persuasion and Negotiation

Objectives

The course aims to analyze and discuss the basic fundamentals of negotiation as well as the underlying psychological subprocesses and the social context surrounding negotiations. Given the current context, characterized by globalization and workforce diversity, the course also discusses negotiation in cross-cultural contexts and provides practical tips to help students improve their negotiation ability.

General characterization

Code

2386

Credits

7

Responsible teacher

Pedro Neves

Hours

Weekly - Available soon

Total - Available soon

Teaching language

English

Prerequisites

n/a

Bibliography

Lewicki, R.J., Barry, B., &. Saunders, D.M. (2015). Negotiation (7th Ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill.

Teaching method

  • Lecture sessions;

  • Negotiation exercises;

  • Simulations;

  • Discussion of assigned readings;

  • Expert talks;

    • Self-Assessments.



Evaluation method

Exam: 30%

Individual Reports: 35%

Group Report: 35% 


Subject matter

Presentation and Introduction to persuasion and negotiation ( Assignment )

Strategy in negotiation

Effective conflict management ( Assignment )

Heuristics and most common biases Week 5 Communication ( Assignment )

Relational aspects of negotiation

Midterm Exam 

Principles of persuasion

Power dynamics in negotiation

Multiple party negotiation

Cross cultural negotiation

How to improve decision making?

Wrap-up (deadline for delivery of group report)

Programs

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