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In Distributive Bargaining, the goals of the parties are initially at odds – or at least appear that way to some or all of the parties. The belief is that there is a limited, controlled amount of key resources to be distributed and both parties may want to be the winner. Both may want to win on the same dimension, with their goals being mutually exclusive which leads to conflict. In Integrative Negotiations, the goals of the parties are not mutually exclusive. If one side achieves its goals, the other is not necessarily precluded from achieving its goals.

One party’s gain is not necessarily at the other party’s expense. The fundamental structure of an integrative negotiation situation is such that it allows both sides to achieve their objectives. Moves are actions negotiators take to position themselves (and others) in the negotiation process. Turns are the responses. In making moves, negotiators strive to present themselves as competent and legitimate and to assert their influence over the process.

As part of the normal by-play of negotiations, people attempt to maximize their leverage in the process. They do this by using moves to project an image of themselves and what they want in the best possible light. As one negotiator moves to position himself to advantage, the effect can be to challenge the position the other negotiator is claiming. These moves can unsettle or undermine that other party. Joe, The Vice President of Sales has promoted Marilyn to be the Director of High Technology Sales.

To get this sales district going, the Vice President has asked Marilyn to negotiate with Len, the National Accounts Director. They agree that Len will turn over $5 million in viable accounts, but Marilyn disagrees with the accounts he has chosen. When Marilyn tries to negotiate with him, he uses moves that put her on the defensive. Scenario A Marilyn: I expected you to produce the viable accounts as we agreed. What happened?

Len: It’s nothing personal, but I don’t think your team is ready to handle those accounts. (challenge competence) Marilyn: Yes, we are. Len: I spoke with Joe and he agrees with me it’s for the best (make a threat) Marilyn: For the best? I have a team waiting to do work on these accounts. What am I supposed to do with them? {angry expression} Len: Yeah, cut me some slack. I am getting a lot of pressure from my people too.

They stay in the original, defensive position. One of the reasons that countermoves are so common is because negotiators don’t recognize that a move is being used as a tactic and so they respond emotionally and defensively. If the negotiator recognizes that a move has been made, he can be more deliberate. He can respond with a turn. He could say—“upset?” This turns the move back to the other person and puts the onus on them to support the comment.

If nothing else, it buys a negotiator time. Or he could shift the conversation and give an account of why the issue is important to him—“Let’s not get stuck on me; we have a problem that we need to deal with”. Turns reframe the situation. They signal the mover that the challenge is being met, that the positioning is not accepted. Having a repertoire of turns enables a negotiator to change the situation, to resist being put in a defensive posture.

We will now look at the same scenario and focus on moves and turns Scenario B Marilyn: I expected you to produce the viable accounts as we agreed. What happened? Len: It’s nothing personal, but I don’t think your team is ready to handle those accounts. Marilyn: Come on, you’re stalling. You trained my people; they came from your group, Len.

I’m a little confused here. What you mean? (Question) Len: I spoke with Joe and he agrees with me Marilyn: That’s interesting; it’s not what he told me. Maybe we should get him in here, but we can probably work this out. (Correct) Sounds like your group is giving you trouble because they don’t want to lose the business (Name) Len: Yeah, cut me some slack. I am getting a lot of pressure from my people. They don’t want their commissions cut.

Marilyn: Nobody does. But while we work on developing these accounts, you can help your team get more from their current, established accounts. (Divert) Len: Just take the small accounts I have given you, and try to build them up.. If you want to move ahead in this company, you need to be a risk taker. Marilyn: I’m perfectly willing to take a risk as long as it’s based on the viable accounts that we talked about. But that’s not what I’m getting. (Correct) Len: Don’t get so upset. Marilyn: It’s an important issue that I care about and know Joe cares about. (Correct). Let’s not get stuck on this; we need to work out a transfer schedule that works for you and for me . (Divert).

There are several important points to make about these turns. First moves and turns happen in negotiation all the time. In a negotiation over rates, a “mover” will try to make the case that their rates are justified based on something that has to do with another party’s inferior performance. For example, in a negotiation between a health care provider and a company, the provider will try to show that the company has high usage rates and that’s why the rate increase is justified. Correcting that move requires using data to show that the usage rates are quite different. These moves and turns take place over time. Indeed, the interruption is the break needed to allow for the adjustments. Making turns in the moment is more difficult and that is the second point.

People will say that they think of responses after they leave the negotiation. Of course, this is true to some degree. But if one prepares and knows the person, it is possible to predict the types of moves that will be made and enter a negotiation discussion with turns in mind. Use the 10 rows of content below to create a 2-part activity. 1. A) Match the term to the definition 2. B) Correctly Identify each term as a “Move” or a “Turn” OR As a combined activity, given a list of terms, the student would have to identify if it is a ‘Move’ or a ‘Turn’ (via radio buttons) and then match the correct definition to the term. Questioning T Suggests something puzzling about a move – throws it back to the mover – implying you’re unsure what prompted it.

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Distributive bargaining, as a negotiation strategy, involves parties with initially conflicting goals over limited resources. Each side aims to maximize its share, often leading to competitive tactics. Conversely, integrative negotiations focus on collaborative approaches where goals are not mutually exclusive, enabling both parties to achieve their objectives without necessarily sacrificing their interests.

Negotiation tactics often involve moves and turns. Moves are proactive actions taken to position oneself advantageously within the negotiation process, such as asserting influence or challenging the other party's position. Turns are reactive responses designed to reframe or counter the moves, effectively responding to the other side's tactics. Recognizing and properly responding to these moves and turns are crucial for successful negotiation outcomes (Fisher & Ury, 1981).

In practice, negotiators may employ moves such as challenging competence: "I expected you to produce the viable accounts as we agreed. What happened?" Conversely, they can respond with turns like, "Upset?" to question the move and shift the focus back onto the other party, thereby regaining control of the negotiation flow. Effective negotiators develop a repertoire of moves and turns, allowing them to adapt strategies dynamically (Shell, 2006).

The scenario involving Marilyn and Len exemplifies the tactical interplay of moves and turns. When Len claims that Marilyn’s team is not ready to handle accounts, Marilyn can challenge the move directly or respond with a turn to influence the negotiation's direction. Recognizing these tactics helps negotiators maintain composure, avoid emotional reactions, and steer discussions toward mutually acceptable solutions.

Preparation and understanding the counterpart's typical moves enable negotiators to anticipate responses and craft effective turns. For example, if a negotiator expects an accusation or challenge, they might prepare a question or divert the topic to focus on shared interests. Such strategic responses can neutralize offensive tactics and facilitate constructive dialogue, leading to beneficial outcomes for both sides (Thompson, 2015).

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