Which of the Following Statements Is True About Planning for the Negotiation

question 100

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about planning for the negotiation session?

• A) Experienced negotiators find weekends and after-hours best for negotiations.
• B) A buyer's office is typically the best place to hold negotiation sessions.
• C) Time allotted to a negotiation session should be no more than a few hours.
• D) Individuals should prepare themselves emotionally for the stress that will occur within a negotiation session.
• E) To allow for concessions, the opening position should reflect lower expectations than the target position.

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