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Requirements (please read) for all the discussions

Part 1

Discussion 1. As a junior congress person you have been asked to help promote a bill to allow casino gambling in your state. There is much opposition to this bill. Using distributive bargaining, discuss the pros and cons which might arise toward the passing or defeating of this bill. A 300 word response must be posted to the discussion forum. The post must be submitted by Wednesday at midnight. Each student is to post a reply to another students' posting (minimum 200 words)

Discussion 2. What are four important tactical tasks for a negotiator in a distributive situation to consider?

Part 2

DISCUSSION -1

Your state has a forthcoming referendum concerning no smoking in public places including bars and restaurants.

For all discussions question a primary response of 300 word must be posted to the discussion forum, the post must be submitted by Wednesday at midnight. Each student is to post a reply to another students' posting (minimum 200 words) and must be posted Sunday by Midnight. All late submissions will receive a zero grade

Discussion 2

I. Understanding the Flow of Negotiations: Stages and Phases

A. The typical steps or flow in a negotiation can be found in the phase models of negotiation:

1. Initiation.

2. Problem solving.

3. Resolution.

Defines these three phases and give a thorough example of each.

For all discussions questions a primary response of 300 word must be posted to the discussion forum, the post must be submitted by Wednesday at midnight. Each student is to post a reply to another students' posting (minimum 200 words) and must be posted Sunday by Midnight. All late submissions will receive a zero grade.

Part 3

Discussion 1:

Each of us perceives "ethics" from our own point of reference as to what is or is not ethical. This assignment asks you to consider ethics and whistle-blowers. Select one of the behaviors listed below for your discussion posting. Base your posting on your relationship with the "unethical person" and any risk involved in "whistle blowing".

1. Stealing from an employer

2. Falsifying a time sheet

3. Padding an expense account

4. Falsifying any document or record

5. Lying about the conduct of a co-worker

Discussion 2.

In a hostage crises, is it ethical for a government to agree to grant a terrorist immunity if he releases the hostages, even though the government has every intention of capturing and prosecuting the terrorist once his hostages are released?

Requirements (please read)

For each discussion, you are required to write an initial post (300 words) and one secondary post (200 words).

Part 4

Discussion 1:

Students are to observe two or more adults unknown to the observer. The student must not be able to hear the subjects being observed and those being observed must not be wearing a uniform of any kind as this would provide information about their occupation to the observer. Students must describe the environment and the people being observed, i.e., age, gender, dress, etc. Discuss the nonverbal communication, i.e. eye contact, body position and any other nonverbal behavior. Provide your interpretation of the relationship between those being observed. Be very discrete and do not have a conversation with those being observed. (350 WORDS) REFRENCES

Discussion 2:

Discusses four types of perceptual distortions: stereotyping, halo effects, selective perception, and projection. Define each of these types of perceptual distortions and provide a full example of each perceptual distortion.

Part 5

Discussion 1:

Select four people currently well known in the USA media and discuss their exertion of one of the sources of power.. Apply only one source of power to each of the four people selected.

Discussion 2:

Commitment: A Cautionary Tale. Discuss fully what is a cautionary tale from an organizational perspective and provide a personal example of a cautionary tale which has happened to you.

Part 6

Discussion1:

Hypothetically speaking, you are assigned to a committee of three to decide on a dress code for Campbellsville University Staff and Faculty. Only two of the three votes are required to pass this policy. In this situation you are one of the two agreeing to a dress code. What steps might you take to gain the cooperation of the third party after the policy has been initiated

Discussion 2:

Define and fully discuss the following brainstorming techniques, the Delphi Technique, Brainstorming, and Nominal Group Technique.

Part 7

Discussion 1:

During the course of your employment you may have experienced working for both a male and female supervisor. Discuss from your personal point of view the advantages/disadvantages and like/dislike of working for each gender. Use real life experiences if applicable.

Discussion 2:

Explain fully and clearly from academic journal article research what types of differences exist between men and women in negotiation?