Using policy modeling to describe the negotiation exchange

Author(s): Stevenson, M. K.

Journal/Book: Group Decis Negotiation. 1997; 6: Spuiboulevard 50, PO Box 17, 3300 AA Dordrecht, Netherlands. Kluwer Academic Publ. 317-337.

Abstract: This is a study of the points of view in a negotiation. Policy modeling, a new method for understanding utilities, is discussed. With policy modeling, the importance weights, subjective values, and a trade-off strategy were estimated from prenegotiation ratings. With these parameters, the values of unfamiliar offers made during a negotiation then also could be estimated. The utility models of the individual negotiators allowed display of the pattern or ''dance'' of offers of a particular negotiation. These graphs showed a surprising stability of utilities prior to and during the negotiation. Individual negotiator's offers and perceptions of the opponent's offers during negotiation were consistent with the utility predicted from the policy model. Results are discussed in terms of the important role of utilities in negotiation and the potential for this new method to examine variables that may influence, or cause a departure from the stability of utilities during negotiation.

Note: Article Stuhlmacher AF, De Paul Univ, Dept Psychol, 2219 N Kenmore Ave, Chicago,IL 60614 USA

Keyword(s): negotiation; bargaining; conflict; decision-making; utilities; policy modeling; nonlinear; strategies; process; VISUAL ACCESS; BILATERAL NEGOTIATION; PERFORMANCE-APPRAISAL; INTEGRATIVE SOLUTIONS; SOCIAL JUDGMENT; OUTCOMES; DISCOVERY; DECISIONS; CONFLICT; TASK

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