15.665 | Spring 2014 | Graduate

Power and Negotiation

Course Description

This course provides understanding of the theory and processes of negotiation as practiced in a variety of settings. It is designed for relevance to the broad spectrum of bargaining problems faced by the manager and professional. With an emphasis on simulations, exercises, role playing and cases, students are given an …
This course provides understanding of the theory and processes of negotiation as practiced in a variety of settings. It is designed for relevance to the broad spectrum of bargaining problems faced by the manager and professional. With an emphasis on simulations, exercises, role playing and cases, students are given an opportunity to develop negotiation skills experientially and to understand negotiation in useful analytical frameworks.
Learning Resource Types
Lecture Notes
Written Assignments with Examples
Presentation Assignments
Instructor Insights
Redcoat clad John Bull kneels grasping the Bruin's right paw with both hands, as he reaches with his other toward Columbia's outstretched hand.
Nineteenth century cartoon by William Charles that refers to Russia’s effort to negotiate peace between America and Great Britain during the War of 1812. Depicted are John Bull, the Russian Bear, and Columbia holding a flag and liberty pole. (“Bruin become Mediator or Negotiation for Peace.” Image is in the public domain. Source: Wikimedia Commons.)