BA4222 NEGOTIATION PROCESS

Course Code:3124222
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):3 (3.00 - 0.00)
ECTS Credit:6.0
Department:Business Administration
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Undergraduate
Course Coordinator:Lecturer TUĞRUL ATASOY
Offered Semester:Fall Semesters.

Course Objectives

This course is designed to provide students with a foundation of knowledge of the concepts and terminology used in negotiation. The process of negotiation is explored, from preparation to bargaining and coming to an agreement. Exercises and case studies permit students to apply concepts to various negotiation scenarios.


Course Content

The viewpoint that Manager is a negotiator is emphasized. Negotiation structure, planning for negotiation; hard soft and principled types and distributive and negative negotiations are analyzed, various heuristics are developed. Cases and exercises in this area are used to build the necessary understanding and skills.


Course Learning Outcomes

By completing this course, students will be able to:

  • Explain the terminology used in negotiation.
  • Describe the process of negotiation.
  • Differentiate between integrative and distributive negotiation.
  • Discuss how conflict and dispute resolution tools and techniques are used in negotiation.

Program Outcomes Matrix

Level of Contribution
#Program Outcomes0123
1They attain advanced level of knowledge in the functional areas of business administration such as strategic management, marketing, accounting, finance, organization management, human resources, and operations management.
2They are capable of identifying and analyzing legal, environmental and social factors, which influence the basic functional areas of the business administration.
3They understand and implement rational, systematic and scientific approaches effectively in problem solving and decision-making processes.
4They are capable of applying, analyzing, synthesizing and evaluating the knowledge they have in diverse fields efficiently
5They are capable of transferring information by using efficient verbal and written communication techniques.
6They are capable of performing professional communication effectively also in English.
7They know the methods of performing efficient teamwork.
8They are capable of following the contemporary techniques, scientific and technological developments in their fields and are able to conduct research and studies in order to develop their business administration related knowledge, skills, and competences.
9They are knowledgeable in the areas of professional ethics and responsibility.
10They are capable of utilizing their knowledge and skills efficiently in global and multicultural contexts.
11They are knowledgeable in the issues of environment, social responsibility, social justice, quality and cultural values
12They have a creative, innovative and critical perspective.

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