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The Essentials of Contract Negotiation

  • Discusses the status quo in negotiation-science around the globe

  • Presents not only tactics and strategies but also techniques, tools and general framework conditions

  • Based on an interdisciplinary approach to negotiations, combining psychological and economic aspects as well as knowledge from the field of communication science

  • Uses topic lists to help readers understand certain aspects more quickly

  • Offers an easy-to-use, quick introduction to specific aspects of B-2-B negotiations

  • Features a chapter on how Germans negotiate

  • Includes examples and figures to vividly illustrate the content

  • Provides references to help readers further their knowledge

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Table of contents (4 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xi
  2. Introduction and Instructions for Use

    • Stefanie Jung, Peter Krebs
    Pages 1-6
  3. Preparation and Negotiation Process

    • Stefanie Jung, Peter Krebs
    Pages 7-19
  4. Alphabetical List of Key Notions

    • Stefanie Jung, Peter Krebs
    Pages 21-171
  5. Back Matter

    Pages 207-242

About this book

This book focuses on the tactics and strategies used in business-to-business contract negotiations. In addition to outlining general negotiation concepts, techniques and tools, it provides insight into relevant framework conditions, underlying mechanisms and also presents generally occurring terms and problems. Moreover, different negotiating styles are illustrated using an exemplary presentation of negotiation peculiarities in China, the USA and Germany. The presented tactics and strategies combine interdisciplinary psychological and economic knowledge as well as findings from the field of communication science. The application scope of these tactics and strategies covers business-to-business negotiations as well as company-internal negotiations.

The fact that this book does not necessarily stipulate any prior knowledge of the subject of negotiations also makes it highly suitable for nonprofessionals with a pronounced interested in negotiations. Nonetheless, it provides proficient negotiators with a deeper understanding for situations experienced in negotiations. This book also helps practioners to identify underlying mechanisms and on this basis sustainably improve their negotiation skills.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Faculty III, University of Siegen, Siegen, Germany

    Stefanie Jung, Peter Krebs

About the authors

JProf. Dr. iur. Stefanie Jung, M.A. (CoE), University of Siegen                                         

Prof. Dr. iur. Peter Krebs, University of Siegen


 

 

 

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eBook USD 69.99
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  • Read on any device
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Softcover Book USD 89.99
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  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info
Hardcover Book USD 119.99
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  • Durable hardcover edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

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