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 - Police Negotiations in Barkfield, MA (A)

    Police Negotiations in Barkfield, MA (A)

    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 - Steel Seizure (C): Supplement

    Steel Seizure (C): Supplement

    Free

    Publication Date: January 01, 1980

    In 1952, with steel deemed a necessity for national defense, the US faced the prospect of a national steelworkers' strike. This three-part case examines the Truman administration's response...

  • Classic Case - Steel Seizure (C)

    Steel Seizure (C)

    Free

    Publication Date: January 01, 1980

    In 1952, with steel deemed a necessity for national defense, the US faced the prospect of a national steelworkers' strike. This three-part case examines the Truman administration's response...

  • Classic Case - Steel Seizure (B)

    Steel Seizure (B)

    Free

    Publication Date: January 01, 1980

    In 1952, with steel deemed a necessity for national defense, the US faced the prospect of a national steelworkers' strike. This three-part case examines the Truman administration's response...

  • Classic Case - Steel Seizure (A): Supplement

    Steel Seizure (A): Supplement

    Free

    Publication Date: January 01, 1980

    In 1952, with steel deemed a necessity for national defense, the US faced the prospect of a national steelworkers' strike. This three-part case examines the Truman administration's response...

  • Classic Case - Steel Seizure (A): Summary Case

    Steel Seizure (A): Summary Case

    Free

    Publication Date: January 01, 1980

    In 1952, with steel deemed a necessity for national defense, the US faced the prospect of a national steelworkers' strike. This three-part case examines the Truman administration's response...

  • Classic Case - The Saturday Night Massacre (C)

    The Saturday Night Massacre (C)

    Free

    Publication Date: January 01, 1977

    In October 1973, the US Court of Appeals ordered President Nixon to deliver the "Watergate Tapes" to Judge John Sirica's court. This case examines the resulting dispute between Nixon,...

  • Classic Case - The Saturday Night Massacre (B)

    The Saturday Night Massacre (B)

    Free

    Publication Date: January 01, 1977

    In October 1973, the US Court of Appeals ordered President Nixon to deliver the "Watergate Tapes" to Judge John Sirica's court. This case examines the resulting dispute between Nixon,...

  • Classic Case - The Saturday Night Massacre (D)

    The Saturday Night Massacre (D)

    Free

    Publication Date: January 01, 1977

    In October 1973, the US Court of Appeals ordered President Nixon to deliver the "Watergate Tapes" to Judge John Sirica's court. This case examines the resulting dispute between Nixon,...

  • Classic Case - The Saturday Night Massacre (Supplement)

    The Saturday Night Massacre (Supplement)

    Free

    Publication Date: January 01, 1977

    In October 1973, the US Court of Appeals ordered President Nixon to deliver the "Watergate Tapes" to Judge John Sirica's court. This case examines the resulting dispute between Nixon,...