Negotiation

The teaching cases in this section introduce students to the theory and practice of negotiation by emphasizing both analytical and interpersonal skills. Several lessons can be found, including how to trade on differences to create value, overcome a status and power imbalance, build a multi-party coalition, and balance the demands of internal vs. external negotiations.

  • Classic Case - The Geodesic Dynamos Case

    The Geodesic Dynamos Case

    Free

    Publication Date: January 1, 1986

    This is a two-player, multi-attribute negotiation exercise. The companion case is the Royal Kingdom of Nari. One of each pair of participants will represent Geodesic Dynamos, a defense...

  • Classic Case - Iowa State Legislative Computer (C)

    Iowa State Legislative Computer (C)

    Free

    Publication Date: January 01, 1985

    This case focuses on the Iowa State Legislature during the process of acquiring a $1 million computer system. The system was intended to handle bill processing, update the state's code of...

  • Classic Case - Iowa State Legislative Computer (B)

    Iowa State Legislative Computer (B)

    Free

    Publication Date: January 01, 1985

    This case focuses on the Iowa State Legislature during the process of acquiring a $1 million computer system. The system was intended to handle bill processing, update the state's code of...

  • Classic Case - Iowa State Legislative Computer (A)

    Iowa State Legislative Computer (A)

    Free

    Publication Date: January 01, 1985

    This case focuses on the Iowa State Legislature during the process of acquiring a $1 million computer system. The system was intended to handle bill processing, update the state's code of...

  • Classic Case - International Harvester

    International Harvester

    Free

    Publication Date: January 01, 1984

    In 1982, faced with serious financial difficulties, International Harvester recognized a need to reduce costs at their Fort Wayne, Indiana and Springfield, Ohio truck assembly operations...

  • Classic Case - Les Aspin and the MX (Sequel)

    Les Aspin and the MX (Sequel)

    Free

    Publication Date: January 01, 1983

    This case describes the situation facing President Reagan in the fall of 1982 and early 1983 as he sought congressional support for the MX missile. Two proposals for MX basing had already...

  • Classic Case - Les Aspin and the MX

    Les Aspin and the MX

    Free

    Publication Date: January 01, 1983

    This case describes the situation facing President Reagan in the fall of 1982 and early 1983 as he sought congressional support for the MX missile. Two proposals for MX basing had already...

  • Classic Case - Title IV-A Social Services Claims  Resolution

    Title IV-A Social Services Claims Resolution

    $3.95

    Publication Date: January 01, 1981

    The 1962 Public Welfare Amendments Act authorized HEW to grant funds to states for social services delivered to both actual and potential welfare recipients. The ambiguity of the law and the...

  • Classic Case - Age Discrimination

    Age Discrimination

    Free

    Publication Date: January 01, 1981

    In this disguised case, Nick Werden, a 59-year-old scientist and former division head at the Kennedy Space Exploration and Research Administration, brings an age discrimination suit against...

  • Classic Case - Police Negotiations in Barkfield, MA (C)

    Police Negotiations in Barkfield, MA (C)

    Free

    Publication Date: January 01, 1980

    This disguised case concerns contract negotiations between the town of Barkfield, Massachusetts, and its ten-officer police local. After an impasse was reached, the Joint Labor management...

  • Classic Case - Police Negotiations in Barkfield, MA (B)

    Police Negotiations in Barkfield, MA (B)

    Free

    Publication Date: January 01, 1980

    This disguised case concerns contract negotiations between the town of Barkfield, Massachusetts, and its ten--officer police local. After an impasse was reached, the Joint Labor management...