Which of the Following Is the First Step Toward Initiating

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the first step toward initiating efficient and effective international business negotiations?

• A) Management of preliminaries such as training and location of talks
• B) Preparation and manipulation of negotiation settings
• C) Selecting an appropriate negotiation team
• D) Managing the process of negotiations
• E) Following upon procedures and practices

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