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Business and Commercial Role-Play:
Appleton vs. Baker
$0.00 – $6.00
Lawrence Susskind
Two-party, single-issue distributive negotiation between principals regarding a potential real estate sale
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SCENARIO:
The Appletons and Bakers own homes on adjacent parcels of land. The Appletons are selling their house, and they also want to sell the half-lot which rests between their home and the Bakers'. The purchasers of their home are not interested in buying the lot. The Bakers are interested in the lot. There is a large bargaining zone ($5,000 to 20,000), but neither party knows of the other party's interests.
Note: After debriefing, it is an option to have a five-minute re-negotiation once everyone knows the actual constraints placed on the other party.
TEACHING MATERIALS:
Role specific:
Appleton
Baker
Teacher's package:
English version: Copies of both participant roles plus teaching notes
Non-English versions: Copies of both participant roles only
MAJOR LESSONS:
When several pairs negotiate simultaneously, the sale prices vary dramatically, which provides for a good discussion of the results of different strategies.
The advantages and disadvantages of making the first offer can be explored, as well as techniques for doing so.
Advantages and disadvantages of disclosure are also illustrated.
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