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2013/2014  BA-HA_E136  International Business Negotiation

English Title
International Business Negotiation

Course information
Language English
Exam ECTS 7.5 ECTS
Type Elective
Level Bachelor
Duration One Semester
Course period Autumn
The below schedule is tentative, As the course has to be organized together with DIS, and a range of guest lecturers from the business environment, it is impossible right now to suggest a fixed schedule.

Friday, 13.30 - 16.15, week 36-41,43-48.
Time Table Please see course schedule at e-Campus
Max. participants 40
Study board
Study Board for BSc in Economics and Business Administration
Course coordinator
  • Jens Gammelgaard - Department of International Economics and Management (INT)
Administrator - Birgit Dahlgren - bgd.int@cbs.dk
Main academic disciplines
  • Globalization, International Business, markets and studies
  • Communication
Last updated on 30-04-2013
Learning objectives
The course provides students with an understanding of the principles of effective negotiations and how these can be applied in international business negotiations. It enables the student to use a structured approach to analyse intercultural negotiations, and prepares them for becoming valuable members of business negotiation teams.
At the end of the course, the student:
  • will be familiar with basic terms and principles in contemporary international negotiation theory
  • will be able to identify cultural aspects of business negotiations and ways of handling these
  • will be able to use interest-based negotiation skills in business negotiation exercises
  • can analyse business negotiations, differentiating issues, processes, parties, and conditions
Examination
4 hour written sit in exam:
Examination form Written sit-in exam
Individual or group exam Individual
Assignment type Written assignment
Duration 4 hours
Grading scale 7-step scale
Examiner(s) One internal examiner
Exam period Winter Term and December/January, Before Christmas, as international students from DIS has to return to their home country
Aids allowed to bring to the exam Closed Book: no aids
Make-up exam/re-exam
Same examination form as the ordinary exam
If the number of registered candidates for the make-up examination/re-take examination warrants that it may most appropriately be held as an oral examination, the programme office will inform the students that the make-up examination/re-take examination will be held as an oral examination instead.
Course content and structure

The course contains an introduction to the process of business negotiations, i.e. of reaching an agreement with a party whose interests, cultural norms, communication styles and business expectations may differ significantly from one’s own. Recent negotiation theory will be used to analyse the particulars of international business negotiations with a focus on two-party negotiations. The course is structured in three modules. Module 1: Introduction to Negotiation Theory will introduce the students to negotiation theory, laying out the analytical framework for understanding negotiations in general and international business relations in particular. Module 2: Cultural aspects of business negotiations explores the importance of cultural differences as a fundamental premise influencing all aspects of negotiations. In Module 3: International Business Negotiations in practice, the students will be introduced to tools for practical applications of effectively analysing, preparing and conducting negotiations and examples of real business negotiations will be discussed.
Teaching methods
The course will build on seminar work, presentations by teachers and student work groups, negotiation simulations and exercises (one of which will be written).

This course is offered in collaboration with DIS (Danish Institute for Study Abroad). The aim of the course is to form a combined class of DIS students and CBS students, in order to create a true international learning environment, and departure for inter-cultural negotiation simulations.
Further Information
The course is offered in collaboration with DIS. The purpose is to make a joined class cohort of 20 International DIS students, with 30 CBS students to create an international environment in which real-life international business negotiations can be exercised and taught.
Expected literature

Text book:

1. Fisher, Roger, Ury, William and Patton, Bruce: Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving in, Revised 2nd edition, Penguin USA, 1991 and/or

2. Rudd, J.E. & Lawson, D.R.: Communicating in Global Business Negotiations, Sage Publications, Inc, 2007

 

Articles:

1. Adair W, Brett J. The Negotiation Dance: Time, Culture, and Behavioral Sequences in Negotiation.Organization Science[serial online]. January 2005;16(1):33-51.

2. Dupont, C. (2001):International Business Negotiations.In International Negotiation: Analysis, Approaches, Issues. Pp 375-390. Edt. by V. A. Kremenyuk.

3. Lewicki R, Hiam A. The flexibility of the master negotiator.Global Business & Organizational Excellence[serial online]. January 2007;26(2):25-36.

4. Malhotra D. Risky Business: Trust in Negotiations.Negotiation[serial online]. February 2004;:3-5.

5. Salacuse J. Negotiating: The top ten ways that culture can affect your negotiation.Ivey Business Journal[serial online]. March 2005;69(4):1-6

6. Saner, R. (2008): Strategies and Tactics in International Business Negotiations.In Internationa Business Negotiations (2ndEdition). Edt. by Ghauri, P. N. and Usunier, J-C.

7. Sebenius J. The Hidden Challenge of CROSS-BORDER NEGOTIATIONS.Harvard Business Review[serial online]. March 2002;80(3):76-85.

8. Thompson L, Leonardelli G. The big bang: The evolution of negotiation research.Academy of Management Executive[serial online]. August 2004;18(3):113-117
Last updated on 30-04-2013