Which of the Following Approaches Is Adopted by Westerners When

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following approaches is adopted by Westerners when faced with a complex negotiation task?

• A) Dividing the large task into a series of smaller tasks.
• B) Consulting external experts for their assessment of the task.
• C) Discussing all issues at once, in no apparent order.
• D) Making larger than normal concessions in a bid to push the deal through.
• E) Buying time by tackling peripheral issues first, and then tackling the main task.

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