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MMBA8084 – Negotiation: Theory and Practice
2021 – MGSM term 1, Intensive attendance, North Ryde
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General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor
Dr Andrew Heys
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
(MGSM870 or MMBA8070) or (admission to GradCertMgtPostMBA or MAMed or MASurg or DAdvSurg or DAdvMed or GradDipSpSurg or GradDipSpMed or GradCertClinLship)
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Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
Negotiation involves influencing how people think, perceive, feel and behave. We apply these skills in every interaction, whether in the business environment, with our family, or in the world of international politics. The path to improving our negotiation performance involves adopting a mindset conducive for negotiations, learning theories, and developing skills in executing the right behaviour at the right time. This subject will increase students’ awareness of the complex dynamics in human interaction and decision-making. The subject will draw on multiple disciplines in order to provide students with key theories and frameworks for managing that complexity. Students will also build practical skills in preparing for, conducting, and reviewing negotiations. |
Important Academic Dates
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- ULO1: Analyse and critique contemporary theories and frameworks in negotiation.
- ULO2: Critically reflect on how assumptions, values, cognitive heuristics and cultural bias impact on negotiation sub processes such as decision making, goal setting, evaluating negotiated outcomes.
- ULO3: Apply sophisticated problem-solving and collaboration skills in business and workplace negotiations to enable value creation and then evaluate negotiation outcomes and processes, both as an individual and as a group.
- ULO4: Apply stakeholder mapping processes to identify and realize the potential value, risks and likely consequences for all parties in a negotiation ecosystem.
General Assessment Information
Late Assessment Policy:
Late assessment submissions must be submitted through the appropriate submission link in iLearn. No extensions will be granted unless an application for Special Consideration is made and approved. There will be a deduction of 10% of the total available marks made from the total awarded mark for each 24 hour period or part thereof that the submission is late. Late submissions will not be accepted after solutions have been discussed and/or made available.
Note: applications for Special Consideration Policy must be made within 5 (five) business days of the due date and time.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| Negotiation Case Study | 50% | No | 1st March |
| Negotiation Report | 30% | No | 12th March |
| Learning Journal | 20% | No | 19th March |
Negotiation Case Study
Assessment Type 1: Essay
Indicative Time on Task 2: 30 hours
Due: 1st March
Weighting: 50%
Students are to develop a 2,500-word case study of a recent negotiation and then apply a negotiation framework or theory to the case. By applying the theory or framework students should develop new insights into the negotiation and then assess the utility (applicability) of the theory or framework. Due towards the end of the study period.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Analyse and critique contemporary theories and frameworks in negotiation.
- Critically reflect on how assumptions, values, cognitive heuristics and cultural bias impact on negotiation sub processes such as decision making, goal setting, evaluating negotiated outcomes.
- Apply sophisticated problem-solving and collaboration skills in business and workplace negotiations to enable value creation and then evaluate negotiation outcomes and processes, both as an individual and as a group.
Negotiation Report
Assessment Type 1: Report
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: 12th March
Weighting: 30%
Syndicate teams engage in a negotiation simulation. At the conclusion, teams write a formal debrief in the form of a 2,500-word report that analyses outcomes and processes. Groups must diagnose and identify the key repeatable lessons that will inform their future negotiation strategies. Each individual student will contribute fully to the group assignment. Their individual contribution will be assessed in addition to the overall group report. Due at the completion of the second block.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Analyse and critique contemporary theories and frameworks in negotiation.
- Critically reflect on how assumptions, values, cognitive heuristics and cultural bias impact on negotiation sub processes such as decision making, goal setting, evaluating negotiated outcomes.
- Apply sophisticated problem-solving and collaboration skills in business and workplace negotiations to enable value creation and then evaluate negotiation outcomes and processes, both as an individual and as a group.
Learning Journal
Assessment Type 1: Field book
Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours
Due: 19th March
Weighting: 20%
Students are assessed for their class participation and through the submission of a 1,000 word learning journal that must be developed throughout the entire term. Journals should be written following double-loop learning principles such as action, reflection, adjustment and refinement and future action planning.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Critically reflect on how assumptions, values, cognitive heuristics and cultural bias impact on negotiation sub processes such as decision making, goal setting, evaluating negotiated outcomes.
- Apply sophisticated problem-solving and collaboration skills in business and workplace negotiations to enable value creation and then evaluate negotiation outcomes and processes, both as an individual and as a group.
- Apply stakeholder mapping processes to identify and realize the potential value, risks and likely consequences for all parties in a negotiation ecosystem.
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
- the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
- the Writing Centre for academic skills support.
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Delivery and Resources
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Required text |
Articles that constitute the required readings are provided via the links on the iLearn Unit page |
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Unit web page |
The web page for this unit can be found at: https://ilearn.mq.edu.au/login/ |
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Technology Used and Required |
Students are required to have access to a personal computer and familiarise themselves with iLearn (https://ilearn.mq.edu.au/login/). iLearn will be used to post lecture slides, assessment details, student grades and as a means of communication between staff members and students. |
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Delivery Format and Other Details |
Number and length of classes: This class is taught over two weekend block classes. The first block runs Fri-Sun, and the second block runs three weeks later from Sat-Sun. Each day consists of 2 x 4-hour classes, each including lecture and seminar activities. Classes may vary due to public holiday(s).The timetable for classes can be found on the University web site at: http://www.timetables.mq.edu.au/ |
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Recommended readings |
Required readings are provided via the links on the iLearn Unit page. Recommended readings are listed on the iLearn Unit page. |
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Inherent Requirements |
None |
Unit Schedule
Please see iLearn.
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- Academic Appeals Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progression Policy
- Assessment Policy
- Fitness to Practice Procedure
- Grade Appeal Policy
- Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public
- Special Consideration Policy
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Changes since First Published
| Date | Description |
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| 14/01/2021 | Updated Delivery Format & Timetable to reflect correct class scheduling. |