BA5222 NEGOTIATION PROCESS

Course Code:3125222
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):3 (3.00 - 0.00)
ECTS Credit:8.0
Department:Business Administration
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Graduate
Course Coordinator:Assist.Prof.Dr HANDE AYAYDIN HACIÖMEROĞLU
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 the manager is a negotiator is emphasized. Negotiation structure, planning for negotiation, aggressive,, consultative,, distributive and negative negotiations are analyzed, and 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 synthesizing the knowledge that they attained in the area of business administration with the knowledge base that they developed in their undergraduate specialisms.
3They are capable of identifying and analyzing legal, environmental and social factors, which influence the basic functional areas of the business administration.
4They understand and implement rational, systematic and scientific approaches effectively in problem solving and decision-making processes.
5They are capable of applying, analyzing, synthesizing and evaluating the knowledge they developed in diverse fields efficiently.
6They are capable of transferring information by using efficient verbal and written communication techniques.
7They are capable of performing professional communication effectively also in English.
8They know methods of performing efficient teamwork.
9They are capable of understanding and synthesizing academic and scientific research in their areas and able to transform such research into useful knowledge.
10They have competence in all of the stages of scientific research and processes.
11They are knowledgeable in the areas of professional ethics and responsibility.
12They are capable of utilizing their knowledge and skills efficiently in global and multicultural contexts.
13They are knowledgeable in the issues of environment, social responsibility, social justice, quality and cultural values.
14They have a creative, innovative and critical perspective.

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