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NEGOTIATION STRATEGIES AND TECHNIQUES PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
UIT412 NEGOTIATION STRATEGIES AND TECHNIQUES 8 3 3 7

GENERAL INFORMATION

Language of Instruction : Turkish
Level of the Course Unit : , TYY: + , EQF-LLL: , QF-EHEA:
Type of the Course : Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit -
Coordinator of the Course Unit
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit Assist.Prof. AYŞE MERİÇ YAZICI
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: In this course, it is aimed to develop the negotiation skills so that the students can manage the problems that may arise in different subjects in their daily lives and their corporations they may work.
Contents of the Course Unit: Within the scope of this course; negotiation techniques, negotiation planning and strategies, important issues in negotiations, persuasion process in negotiations, ethical approach in negotiations will be examined.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

Explains negotiation objectives/purposes
Solves negotiation problems encountered in different communication situations
Effectively manages the conflicts and problems that will occur at different levels of the organization (individual, group, company) and between organizations
Applies negotiation planning steps effectively.
Analyze which strategy should be applied in which situations during the negotiation.
Classifies the features that an effective negotiator should have.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Reading and literature review Course Introduction and course content transfer Narration, discussion
2 Reading and literature review Negotiation process, the reasons for the need for negotiation Basic elements of the negotiation process, Negotiation and consultation, The importance of the negotiation, The main problems encountered in the negotiation Narration, discussion
3 Reading and literature review Negotiating objectives, Harmonizing conflicting objectives Narration, discussion
4 Reading and literature review Negotiation participants, negotiator, constituent-counterparty relationship, Negotiator-constituent relationship, Inter-constituent factors, Third-party factors, Environmental Factors Narration, discussion
5 Reading and literature review Issues to be considered in the negotiation process, the basic elements of effective negotiation, ensuring personal security, constructive sacrifice Narration, discussion
6 Reading and literature review Negotiation process, Negotiation stages, implementation of 14 Planning steps Narration, discussion
7 Reading and literature review Negotiation strategies: Competitive, problem solving, accommodating, avoidant and devoted strategies Narration, discussion
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Reading and literature review Negotiating maneuvers, basic 3 negotiation maneuver categories: maneuvers that increase power, decrease power and provide advantage Narration, discussion
10 Reading and literature review Negotiation tactics: rational, non-rational and general negotiation tactics Narration, discussion
11 Reading and literature review Negotiation skills, development of negotiation skills, reaching the other party Narration, discussion
12 Reading and literature review Negotiation forms, Letter negotiation, Telephone negotiation, Use of media tools in negotiation Narration, discussion
13 Reading and literature review Negotiating environments, Affecting managerial negotiations, Affecting commercial negotiations, Affecting industrial negotiations Narration, discussion
14 Reading and literature review Legal factors in negotiation, Dispute resolution methods Narration, discussion
15 Reading and literature review Ethical dilemmas in negotiations, motives of unethical behavior, factors affecting the selection of unethical tactics Narration, discussion
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Stutman, R.K. Pool, M.S. & Folger, J.P. (2014), Çatışma Yönetimi, Ankara: Nobel Yayıncılık
Çetin, C. (2003), Müzakare Teknikleri, İstanbul: Beta Yayınevi
Çetin, C., Arslan, M. L. (2014), Müzakere Teknikleri, İstanbul: Beta Yayınları
Fells, R. (2016), Effective Negotiation: From Research to Results, Cambridge University Press

ASSESSMENT

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description
Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

KNOWLEDGE

Theoretical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Define the theories, concepts and principles of the basic and sub-fields of international business and trade. (Bloom 1)
1
2
Explain business and trade functions and processes based on current scientific sources (Bloom 2).
1

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Relate internationally valid business and trade cases with the theories and concepts of other social sciences. (Bloom 2)
2

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Explain the current events and facts in his / her field analytically and systematically based on advanced knowledge and skills he / she has. (Bloom 2)
2

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Use the theoretical and factual knowledge in business and trade for occupational practices. (Bloom 3)
2
2
Solve individual and organizational problems in business life. (Bloom 3)
3
3
Use computer programs (SPSS, R, Excel, Stata) efficiently against the complex business problems. (Bloom 3)
0

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Organize the activities for organizational goals and purposes independently. (Bloom 3)
2

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Criticize advanced knowledge and skills in the field with a critical approach. (Bloom 4)
2
2
Develop the existing knowledge and skills with a critical point of view under the impact of scientific, technological and current developments. (Bloom 3)
3

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Express his/her knowledge, thoughts and solutions on international business and trade to related stakeholders in written and verbal ways. (Bloom 1)
2

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Designs the research process in the field of business. (design) (Bloom 6)
2
2
Conducts operations by considering the ethical values in business activities. (apply) (Bloom’s 3)
2
3
Relate the concepts of social rights, occupational safety, employee health, quality management and sustainability with the cases in business life. (Bloom 2)
0

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT

Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities

Type of the Learning Activites Learning Activities (# of week) Duration (hours, h) Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities 14 3 42
Preliminary & Further Study 14 3 42
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 0 0 0
Assignment (Homework) 0 0 0
Project Work 0 0 0
Seminar 0 0 0
Internship 0 0 0
Technical Visit 0 0 0
Web Based Learning 0 0 0
Implementation/Application/Practice 0 0 0
Practice at a workplace 0 0 0
Occupational Activity 0 0 0
Social Activity 0 0 0
Thesis Work 0 0 0
Field Study 0 0 0
Report Writing 0 0 0
Final Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Final Exam 6 9 54
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 4 9 36
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 40 0 176
Total Workload of the Course Unit 176
Workload (h) / 25.5 6,9
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 7,0