Discussion #1
Unfortunately, not every negotiation or conflict ends with the parties shaking hands or hugging. For a variety of reasons, negotiations stall or fail. For example: Bob meets with his boss Amy to discuss getting a raise. While Amy acknowledges that Bob is an excellent employee and deserves a raise, she is unable to give him a raise due to budget issues. Bob understands the budget problem; however, he knows that some employees were able to get raises within the last 6 months and feels that Amy did not plan ahead for the budget shortfall. He leaves her office frustrated without a resolution.
Based on the above example, or one from your personal/professional life, can a relationship be repaired after a failed negotiation? Why or Why not? What advice, based on the materials from this week, would you give to the parties of a failed negotiation that want to repair it?
Discussion #2
In this situation, Joan felt attacked by Chris and under minded when he went to their boss. For this discussion board evaluate and discuss how an existing relationship between the parties changes the dynamic of the negotiation. Going forward, how can Chris and Joan rebuild and repair their relationship?
Discussion #3
For this discussion, please identify and discuss two of the major differences between Marxism and Capitalism. In your discussion, provide specific examples of how each are implemented or used today (cite your sources as necessary).