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CIPS Exam L4M5 Topic 14 Question 71 Discussion
Topic #: 14
If a negotiation results in an offer which does not meet the buyer's minimum requirements, which of the following could the buyer pursue?
Best alternative to a negotiated agreement (BATNA) is the plan B or back-up plan in the event of a 'walk away'. In case of no deal, buyer (or supplier) may switch to this option.
The zone of potential agreement (ZOPA) is considered an area where two or more negotiating parties may find common ground. It is this area where parties will often compromise and strike a deal. In order for negotiating parties to find a settlement or reach an agreement, they must work towards a common goal and seek an area that incorporates at least some of each party's ideas.
STEEPLE offers an overview of various external fields. It is an acronym for Social, Technological, Economic, Environmental, Political, Legal and Ethical.
PESTLE is a mnemonic which in its expanded form denotes P for Political, E for Economic, S for Social, T for Technological, L for Legal and E for Environmental. It gives a bird's eye view of the whole environment from many different angles that one wants to check and keep a track of while contemplating on a certain idea/plan.
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