You Are Interested in Purchasing a Speedboat on Sale for $33,000

question 7

Multiple Choice

You are interested in purchasing a speedboat on sale for $33,000. You make an offer of $27,500, thereby using the negotiating tactic

• A) begin with a plausible demand or offer, yet allow room for negotiation.
• B) compromise.
• C) make small concessions gradually.
• D) know your best alternative to a negotiated agreement.

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