MAKERERE UNIVERSITY BUSINESS SCHOOL

PROGRAMME: MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

COURSE WORK: BUSINESS COMMUNICATION SKILLS

COURSE CODE: MBA 7302

YEAR OF STUDY: 2022/2023

TOPIC: NEGOTIATION SKILLS

FACILITATOR: DR. HASSAN BASHIR

GROUP MEMEBRS
S/N NAME REG NO.
1 MUGOOLI ISAAC 2022/HD10/4140U
2 EGIRAIT SIMON PETER 2022/HD10/5479U
3 VICTORIA MIREMBE 2022/HD10/22326U
4 MULINDWA RONALD 2022/HD06/4930U
5 MAYENGO CHRISTINE 2022/HD10/5487U

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 Table of contents

SECTION ONE: INTRODUCTION________________________________________________4

1.0 Introduction..........................................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.

1.1 Negiciation Skills: a story UNRF Rebels in western Uganda...........Error! Bookmark not
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1.2 Background to the Study........................................................................................................5

1.3 Statement of Opportunity.......................................................................................................5

1.4 Purpose of Study....................................................................................................................5

1.5 Conceptual Framework..........................................................................................................6

SECTION TWO: EXPLANATION OF VARIABLES_________Error! Bookmark not defined.

2.0 Introduction............................................................................................................................7

2.1 Effective Negociation............................................................................................................7

2.1.1 Good outcome.....................................................................................................................7

2.2 Strategy Formulation..............................................................................................................9

2.3 Building a Rapport...............................................................................................................14

2.4 Communication....................................................................................................................14

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SECTION THREE: RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN VARIABLES_______Error! Bookmark not
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3.0 Introduction..........................................................................................................................12

3.1 Building a rapport and Communication...............................Error! Bookmark not defined.

3.2 Strategic Formulation and Communication.........................Error! Bookmark not defined.

3.3 Communication and good outcome......................................Error! Bookmark not defined.

SECTION FOUR: CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS_____Error! Bookmark not

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4.1 Conclusion...........................................................................................................................16

4.2 Recommendations................................................................................................................17

REFERENCES________________________________________Error! Bookmark not defined.

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SECTION ONE: INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION

The write up is about Effective Negotiation. It is divided into four sections. The first section
covers the introduction, Best Practice, Background of the Study, Statement of Opportunity,
Purpose of the Study and the Conceptual Framework. The second section addresses the
explanation of the variables as depicted in the conceptual framework. The third section discusses
the relationship between the variables and lastly section four consists of the conclusion and
recommendations.

BEST PRACTICE
Negotiation between the Government and the UNRF Rebels in West Nile

After the elections, the stage was set for confrontation. The first guerrilla group to come into
being, in July 1979, was the Uganda National Rescue Front (UNRF), under the chairmanship of
Amin's ex-minister of finance, Moses Ali. Together with other smaller guerrilla groups in the
area UNRF was largely made up of Amin's ex-soldiers, forced to flee by the liberation war and at
this stage probably keen to rehabilitate the ex-president. UNRF's major West Nile operations
began only after Obote's election victory, and between 1980 and 1982 its Lugbara, Madi and
Kakwa fighters successfully held most of the northern part of West Nile, and eventually began to
present themselves as a democratic group with a civilian leadership fighting to overthrow
dictatorship. Despite further military successes in 1983, the UNRF never fully recovered from
the UNLA Christmas 1982 offensive.

In July 1985, Acholi elements in the UNLA, led by Lieutenant General Basilio Olara-Okello,
himself an Acholi, overthrew the Obote government. General Tito Okello Lutwa (not related to
Basilio), himself an Acholi from Namu-okora (Kitgum District), became President. Two
organizations comprised mainly of ex-Amin soldiers in exile in Sudan – the Uganda National
Rescue Front (UNRF) and the Former Uganda National Army (FUNA) – were given arms and
joined the Okello Government.

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The United National Rescue Front II operated from Sudanese bases and were supported by the
Government of Sudan. On 08 July 1998 a United Nations World Food Program (WFP) worker
was killed instantly when guerrillas from the Uganda National Rescue Front II fired a rocket-
propelled grenade at his WFP truck. Members of UNRF--II also carried out a number of
abductions and killings in the northwest during 1998. The UNRF÷II attacked a WFP vehicle in
Moyo and killed a WFP driver in September 1998. In mid-January 1999 the UNRF (II) killed 7
people and abducted 56 civilians, mostly school children, in an attack in Arua district.

It was reported that the UNRF II have split into two factions, the original led by Juma Oris and
the breakaway group by Ali Bamuze’s. There were no credible reports that UNRF II was
responsible for the death of civilians during 2000. On 19 April 2002, approximately 1,350
UNRF-II rebels based in Southern Sudan returned to the country with their families to negotiate
resettlement terms under the Amnesty Program.

In May 2002, the Government of Uganda sent a nine-member team led by the First Deputy
Prime Minister and Minister of Internal Affairs to talk peace with the UNRFII rebels in Yumbe
District. After four days of talks the two sides agreed to formalize a cease-fire agreement. The
peace process started in 1998. On 15 June 2002, the Government of Uganda and the UNRF
signed a formal cease-fire agreement.

In September 2002, Nasur Ezaga, the elderly former chairman of the UNRF returned to Uganda
after having spent the last 13 years in exile in Sudan. He said that his return was testimony that
the government of Uganda was interested and serious about the peace process. On 24 December
2002, a peace deal was signed between the Government and the UNRF rebels after over five
years of negotiations between the two sides. In the peace deal about 700 of the rebels would be
integrated into the Ugandan army while the remainder will be given resettlement packages. A
case to note is the continuous appointment of Gen Moses Ali as a cabinet minister in the NRM
Government until the earth denounces him otherwise.

The UNRF rebels had not been a serious destabilizing threat in recent years. There were no
credible reports that UNRF II was responsible for the death of civilians during 2001. UNRF II
had been inactive for years and was returning to the country under the amnesty program.

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Under the 2000 Amnesty Act, government assistance was provided to former rebels to assist
their return to the country. As a result of a December 2002 peace agreement, the Uganda
National Rescue Front II (UNRF-II) was successfully demobilized.

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

World over since the biblical times, conflicts were and are still inevitable hence making
negotiation a necessity in resolving them. Effective negotiation is significant in achieving
success as it helps build better relationships and understanding of situations delivering lasting
solutions and avoiding future problems or conflicts. It’s not just dispute resolution that highlights
its significance, however, the right approach to negotiation is essential in achieving productive
negotiations in varying situations.
In the case of our story, the government of Uganda was able to sign a cease fire agreement with
the rebels after peace talks. They understood that the rebels wanted a share in the government
and agreed to appoint Gen Moses Ali in the Cabinet as their representative, settled others who
accepted returning in the country.
The conflict was resolved finally between the government and UNRA as the UNRA were
completely demobilized and the country attained peace in the end.
Organizations must fully understand the importance of effective negotiations in solving
outstanding issues and therefore apply accordingly.

STATEMENT OF OPPORTUNITY

The Country (Uganda) was able to attain peace because the government made a concerted effort
to negotiate with the rebel group (UNRF) by sending a nine-man delegation to meet the rebel
delegation in Yumbe district. This culminated in the government offering them (UNRF) a way
out of the armed conflict with resettlement packages such under the 2000 Amnesty Act,
integration into the army, offer of government positions.

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PURPOSE OF THE STUDY
The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between Building rapport, Strategy
Formulation, Communication and good outcome.

CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK

BUILD RAPPORT
Be Respectful
Maintain a good working
relationship
Address differences and
Conflicts
Good Outcome
Meet Interests
COMMUNICATION Demonstrate fairness
Active Listening
Commitment
Speak for a purpose
STRATEGY FORMULATION Acknowledge what has been
Competitive Strategy felt
Collaborative Strategy
Compromising Strategy
Avoiding
Accomodating

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SECTION TWO: EXPLANATION OF VARIABLES
2.0 Introduction
This section consists of an explanation of the variables as depicted in the conceptual framework.

EFFECTIVE NEGOTIATION
According to Fowler (2010), negotiation is an interaction process, in which two or more parties
need to be involved together in the final outcome, which initially has differences, trying to use
arguments and persuasion, ending their differences to reach a solution that they can accept
together. Lani (2021) concurs that negotiation is a process of interaction in the offer made by two
or more parties, who want to achieve their respective interests and realize that in order to achieve
all their interests they must be interconnected and direct each other’s interests for the sake of
each other achieving the benefit of all parties. According to Čulo and Skendrovic (2012),
negotiation is a dialogue between two or more people or parties, intended to reach an
understanding, resolve point of difference, or gain advantage in out-come of a dialogue, to
produce an agreement upon courses of action, to bargain for individual or collective advantage
and to craft outcomes to satisfy various interests of two parties involved in negotiation process.
The objective should be agreement, not victory.

GOOD OUTCOME
Effective negotiations lead to the following outcomes;

a) Meet Interests

The basis of a good negotiation is having a genuine interest in the other party and their priorities
and coming up with new issues to negotiate over to expand the pie. Rather than being tempted to
try to outsmart or intimidate the other side with threats, prioritize preparation to generate better
negotiation outcomes. You must know your priorities, what and how much you can trade off to
achieve them.

b) Demonstrate fairness

Rather than focusing on what you think the other party will accept or not, identify what success
looks like to you so that you don’t set the bar too low. You should be able to define your walk
away point, what is un acceptable and must be clear ahead of time. In the case of the rebels, Gen.

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Moses Ali was given a ministerial post in the cabinet and it is always secure as long as NRM
government is in power. The other rebels were fairly settled back in the country.

c) Commitments

As a negotiator, you should be able to follow through on commitments. To demonstrate

trustworthiness, avoid over promising things you know you will not be able to fulfil. Integrity,
or having strong ethical and moral principles, is an essential skill for negotiations. Being
thoughtful, respectful and honest allows the other side to trust what you say.

d) Problem solving

Negotiation requires problem-solving to see the problem and find a solution. If a price is too
high, how can it be lowered? If a resource is in short supply, what can be done to increase it?
Finding unique solutions to problems may be the determining factor in compromise.

e) Earn respect
The importance of respect in business is something that can’t be overstated. If you want your
employees or team members to be productive, it’s essential that they respect you as their leader.
The same thing goes for other external agents like vendors, business partners, suppliers, and
clients. Negotiating with them also means that they need to develop their respect for you and
your company. After a negotiation, your impression can leave a lasting impact that may
positively affect future negotiations and your reputation in your field.
f) Enhance reputation
Reputation is said to be essential no matter who or what you represent. Whether it's the business
you’re carrying or yourself as a professional, it's vital that you apply simple ways to improve
your reputation. People with good negotiation skills can build a good reputation amongst their
peers and adversaries. When you're good with communication or you’re always successful in
pursuing them, they'll respect you more and label you as someone that is well-versed with your
business knowledge and skills.

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STRATEGY FORMULATION
TYPES OF NEGOTIATIONS
Popescu (2011) distinguished two types of negotiation:
1. Distributive negotiation (win/lose). It is one that takes the form of a transaction where one
party is not possible to win without the other party to lose. Each partner's concession comes
at the expense of the grantor and vice versa.
2. Integrative negotiation (win / win) is that when the partner aspirations and interests are
respected, even if they differ from their own. It is based on mutual respect and the tolerance
for the different opinion and aspiration. This optical of the negotiation bypasses and avoid
conflict situations. Integrative negotiations create, save and strengthen long term business
relationships. There are five different strategies and tactics under two major types of
negotiations

NEGOTIATION STRATEGIES
There are five modes or strategies of responding to conflict and they include;
 Competition: Distributive (win-lose) bargaining. Satisfying your needs is important;
satisfying the other's needs isn't important to you.
 Collaboration: Integrative (win-win). Satisfying both your needs and the other's needs is
important.
 Compromising: Satisfying both your needs and the others are moderately important.
 Avoiding: you are indifferent about satisfying either your needs or the other's needs: no
action is likely.
 Accommodating: simply yield (it doesn't matter to you and it matters to the other person).

NEGOTIATION TACTICS
1. Agenda Control: The side that can set up the agenda, or at least have some ways in
establishing it, will have an inestimable advantage. Here we are speaking not only about what
will be on the table, but also the order in which they are adopted to and especially the
delicate matter of timing.

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2. Time Constraints: Together with the agenda, time is probably the most important element in
negotiations. However, much time is actually allotted, it is possible to limit the useful time
available to serve a particular strategy at one side’s convenience.
3. Delaying Tactics: Delays are the corollary of imposing time pressure. It is hardly necessary
to point out that these tactics are not designed to serve the cause of cooperation, but they do
exist like in case our negotiation partner has flown in from Chicago for a week and is
hopping to go back home with a contract in his pocket. We can easily put him under pressure
by dragging out the negotiations until Thursday and use up the rest of the time with all sorts
of formalities or social occasions.
4. Adjournment: Adjourning negotiations is another way to play for time. But this does not
necessarily have to be a tactical ploy designed to confuse the other side or gain an advantage:
in a stalemate situation, adjournment may be the only reasonable decision to take.
5. Taking a short break: this can have a similar role to an adjournment. The difference that the
time scale is smaller and there is no let- up of the pressure to resolve the situation. The
negotiations might be interrupted for half an hour or an hour without the parties going
separate way. This gives the participants an opportunity to redefine their own positions and
adapt their approach accordingly.
6. Location: The placing of the meeting and the seating arrangements are also important
determinants of events. Everyone savors the advantages of a home game in a familiar
environment. A lot of energy is saved if you don’t have to travel afar and acclimatize
yourself to different time and climate zones and an unfamiliar diet.
7. The precedent: One of the standard tactics used by many negotiators is to allude to a
precedent. They do this by comparing the present negotiation to ease the agreement. This
tactic is easy to use, but because it is so widespread it is just as easily rumbled.
8. Deliberate Mistake: It is not uncommon for a negotiator quite deliberately and consciously
to make a mistake. There may be a variety of motives behind this. Firstly, it may be a test to
see how much the other knows. Will he correct us, or not bat an eyelid- out of ignorance or
self-control? Or it may give the impression that our delegation is confused and weak, and so
induced the other side to become careless or take risks.
9. Information Overload: Information is essential to success. But like everything else, too
much of it can be frankly damaging. A favored tactic that can be very effective is to supply

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 the other side with all sorts of information and data, the more the better. While this may
appear to be assign of trust, it may in fact be a frankly unfriendly measure designed to
confuse the other and distract them from the central issues.
10. Regulations and Standards: A similar tactic is found when people insist that products,
components, or even agreements in international law need to satisfy certain standards.
11. Bogey: Negotiators using the bogey tactic pretend that an issue of little or no importance to
them is quite important. Later in the negotiation, this issue can then be traded for major
concessions on issues that are actually important to them. This tactic is most effective when
negotiators identify an issue that is quite important to the other side but of little value to
themselves.
Even when many of the preconditions for negotiation are present, parties often choose not to
negotiate.

CHARACTERISTICS OF A NEGOTIATION PROCESS

There are two parties that is two or more individuals, groups, or organizations. Although
people can negotiate with themselves as when someone debates whether to spend a Saturday
afternoon studying, playing tennis we consider negotiation as a process between individuals,
within groups and between groups.
 There is a conflict of needs between two or more parties that is, what one wants is not
necessarily what the other one wants and the parties must search for a way to resolve the
conflict.
 The parties negotiate by choice. They negotiate because they think they can get a better
deal by negotiating than simply accepting what the other side will voluntarily give them.
 When we negotiate, we expect a “give and take” process that is fundamental to the
definition of negotiation itself. We expect that both parties will modify or move away from
their opening statements, requests or demand.
 The parties prefer to negotiate and search for agreement rather than fight openly, have
one side dominate and the other capitulate, permanently break off contact or take their
dispute to a higher authority to resolve it.

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NEGOTIATION PROCESS
Negotiation refers to the process through which two or more parties who are in conflict over
outcomes attempt to reach agreement. It is the constructive, positive alternative to haggling or
arguing; it is aimed at building an agreement rather than winning a battle. The negotiation
process can essentially be understood as a four-stage process as discussed below;
Stage 1: Preparation
Being well-prepared is instrumental to the success of the negotiation process as it generates
confidence and gives an edge to the negotiator. Preparation involves the following activities:
(i) Gathering Information: One needs to learn as much as one can about the problem and
ascertain what information is needed from the other side. Understanding clearly the
issues involved is also needed.
(ii) Leverage Evaluation: Evaluation of one’s leverage and the other party’s leverage at the
outset is important because there may be a number of things one can do to improve one’s
leverage or diminish the leverage of the other side.
(iii) Understand the people involved: It is important to know the people with whom the
negotiation is to take place. An understanding of their objectives, roles and the issues
likely to be raised by them will facilitate better handling of the situation during
negotiation.
(iv) Build Rapport: It is helpful to establish a rapport with the opponent during the early
stages, i.e. before the bargaining process begins is helpful. This is how one can
determine early on how cooperative the opponent is going to be.
(v) Know your objectives: Clarity of objectives is absolutely essential. It needs to be decided
in advance how much you are willing to concede to the opponent and what your
priorities are.
(vi) Type of negotiation: Anticipate the type of negotiation expected, that is, ascertain
whether it will be highly competitive, cooperative or something unusual; whether the
negotiation will be face to face, by fax, through a mediator, or in some other manner.
(vii) Plan: Decide on the negotiation approach and plan accordingly.

Stage 2: Opening Phase

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Here the two sides come face to face. Each party tries to make an impression on the other side
and influence their thinking at the first opportunity. Psychologically, this phase is important
because it sets the tone for the negotiation to a large extent. It involves both negotiating parties
presenting their case to each other.
Stage 3: Bargaining Phase
The bargaining phase involves coming closer to the objective you intended to achieve when you
started the negotiation. In this phase, the basic strategy is to convince the other side of the
appropriateness of your demands and then persuading the other party to concede to those
demands. For this, one needs to be logical in one’s approach and frame clearly-thought-out and
planned arguments. Bargaining is never easy. Both parties would have to learn to compromise on
several aspects to come to a final agreement. This would mean that each party would therefore
have to give up something to gain another.
Stage 4: Closure Phase
The closing phase of a negotiation represents the opportunity to capitalize on all of the work
done in the earlier phases. The research that has been done in the preparation phase, combined
with all of the information that has been gained is useful in the closing phase. It also involves the
sealing of the agreement in which both parties formalize the agreement in a written contract or
letter of intent. Reviewing the negotiation is as important as the negotiation process itself. It
teaches lessons on how to achieve a better outcome. Therefore, one should take the time to
review each element and find out what went well and what needs to be improved.

BUILDING RAPPORT
a) The ability to build rapport lets you establish relationships with others where both sides
feel supported and understood. Building a rapport requires communicating your goals and
understanding the other side’s wants and needs. Rapport helps ease tensions, promotes
collaboration and increases the likelihood of reaching an agreement. To build rapport,
showing respect and using active listening skills are critical.
b) According to Sorensen (2017), empathy is the ability to share and understand the
emotions and feelings of others. Our understanding of another person’s perspective can
increase the likelihood of emotional connection and collaboration.  It’s about having a

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 non-judgmental attitude and genuinely trying to understand what others are going
through. 
c) Participants should have the ability to manage unruly impulses and emotions effectively
and respectively Because emotions play a central role in conflict, the ability to stay
composed despite heightened emotions is essential to constructive resolution.
d) Respect is an attitude shown through specific behaviors, such as how you look at the
other person, how you listen, your tone of voice, and word choices.
e) You can avoid many confrontations and resolve arguments and disagreements
by communicating in a humorous way. Humor can help you say things that might
otherwise be difficult to express without offending someone. However, it's important that
you laugh with the other person, not at them. When humor and play are used to reduce
tension and anger, reframe problems, and put the situation into perspective, the conflict
can actually become an opportunity for greater connection and intimacy.

COMMUNICATION
a) Communication is the process used to bring about consensus and understanding among
disputing parties (McGinn and Markus 4). It is the conveying of information or a message,
verbally or non-verbally; from the sender to the receiver.

b) Effective communication occurs when the receiver decodes a similar understanding as the
one encoded by the sender. Communication clarifies the goals of negotiations in an attempt
to solve the conflict.
c) That is verbal and non-verbal. Both categories have impacts on the outcomes of the
negotiation process. Therefore, parties involved in negotiation should pay attention to verbal
and non-verbal messages to enhance mutual agreements.

d) The communication process starts with preparation. This includes all decisions taken
concerning where and when the negotiation will occur. To avoid disagreements, both parties
should agree mutually on the time and venue of the negotiations. These discussions are done
through communication. Communication clarifies the context, time, and position of each
party. In addition, communication defines the rules of the process to the concerned parties.
Finally, it clarifies all materials and references used during the negotiations.

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e) When discussions take place, each party communicates their understanding of the case. There
are essential skills of communication that facilitate discussion for example, questioning
clarifies ideas. Listening helps both parties to learn about each other’s point of view. Each
party should be ready to listen to the other by giving them a chance to articulate themselves.
Clarifying sheds more light on the opinions or ideas of each party. In addition, one may make
notes for future clarification. Speaking a lot and paying less attention may increase the
persistence of the conflict. Therefore, each party should be granted an equal chance to argue
their case. Good communication in negotiations enhances the clarification of goals. This is
useful in prioritizing the propositions and establishes a common ground.

f) An agreement comes at the final stage when the suggestions have been prioritized. At this
stage, the terms of the agreement are drawn and course of action developed. Each party
should feel at ease with the result. Communication is essential to ensure each party adheres to
the agreements. Therefore, follow-ups are made and the results communicated back to each
party. In case there is a need for adjustments, all parties are called back to re-draft the
agreement. All this is done through communication.

g) In negotiations, communication focuses on substantive issues being discussed. These include

interests, demands, and proposals of each group. These are issues which define the conflicts.
In addition, communication highlights procedural issues that come up during the process.
They include probable solutions, misinterpretations, and interpersonal relationships.

h) Non-verbal communication affects resolutions of a dispute or conflict. These include

chronemics which means time, proxemics that defines distance and space, and body
language. In addition, there are physical and eye expressions which influence negotiations.
However, the outcome of communication is also affected by contextual issues like the
environment, culture, and international conventions.

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SECTION THREE
RELATIONSHIP BTWEEN VARIABLES

3.0 Introduction

Section three consists of a discussion of the relationship between variables

Relationship between Building a rapport and Communication

The ability to build rapport lets you establish relationships with others where both sides feel
supported and understood. Building a rapport requires communicating your goals and
understanding the other side’s wants and needs. Rapport helps ease tensions, promotes
collaboration and increases the likelihood of reaching an agreement. To build rapport, showing
respect and using active listening skills are critical.

Relationship between Strategy formulation and Communication

When conflict arises during the negotiation process, conflict resolution and negotiation
strategies must be used to ensure those negotiating can meet the ultimate objective i.e. an
agreement that benefits both parties. To avoid or minimize conflict during negotiations; address
the conflict, not the person by directing attention to the issue at hand instead of another
negotiator’s personality, avoid responding to personal attacks. Focus on the source of the
problem and the ways negotiators can address it.

Similarly, Engage in active listening. Engage in active listening techniques like repeating back
critical information, reaffirming statements, and maintaining eye contact. The result is a deeper
understanding of the issue at hand, the other negotiator’s needs, and mutual trust that would not
develop in the absence of true listening.

You can also Set an objective of compromise on an acceptable price on both parties to end war
and insurgencies in the region and determine the best alternative to a negotiated agreement
(BATNA). Such an insight may present an opportunity to reduce conflict and promote
compromise.

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Relationship between Communication and good outcome

During communication, parties must ensure that they are willing to listen to one another and each
other’s interest while demonstrating fairness and staying committed to the outcome.

SECTION FOUR

CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

CONCLUSION
Effective negotiation requires a combination of various factors such as formulating a strategic
approach, building rapport and communicating with the other party. These variables are
interconnected and play a critical role in influencing negotiation outcomes. Strategy formulation
helps in planning and navigating the negotiation process. Building rapport creates a positive
environment for communication and fosters a cooperative relationship with the other party,
which can enhance the likelihood of achieving mutually beneficial agreements.

RECOMMENDATIONS
a) Invest in training and development: Continuously improving negotiation skills through
training and development programs can help negotiators enhance their understanding of
negotiation fundamentals and learn effective strategies for different negotiation scenarios.
This can empower negotiators to approach negotiations with confidence and competence.
b) Practice active listening and empathy: Building rapport requires active listening and
showing empathy towards the other party. Practicing these skills can help negotiators better
understand the perspectives, interests, and concerns of the other party, which can lead to
more effective communication and relationship building.
c) Tailor negotiation strategies: Different negotiation situations may require different
strategies. It's important to adapt negotiation strategies to the specific context, taking into
account factors such as the negotiation style of the other party, the complexity of the subject
matter, and the desired outcomes. Flexibility in strategy formulation can enhance the
effectiveness of negotiations.
d) Foster a cooperative mindset: Approaching negotiations with a cooperative mindset,
focusing on mutual gains and win-win solutions, can help build rapport and create a positive

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 negotiation environment. Avoiding adversarial or confrontational attitudes and seeking
common ground can lead to more successful negotiation outcomes.
e) Cultivate emotional intelligence: Emotional intelligence, including self-awareness, self-
regulation, social awareness, and relationship management, can play a crucial role in
effective negotiation. Being aware of one's own emotions and managing them effectively, as
well as understanding and managing the emotions of the other party, can contribute to better
rapport building and communication during negotiations.
f) Prepare thoroughly: Adequate preparation is key to effective negotiation. This includes
gathering relevant information, understanding the interests and priorities of the other party,
and anticipating potential challenges. Thorough preparation can help negotiators feel
confident and well-equipped during the negotiation process.

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