(1) Imagine that you have worked successfully with a Supplier X on past projects. Now you are deciding between competitive bids, and this Supplier X is one of the bidders. How would it affect your selection choice if you found out that a different project manager was to be assigned by Supplier X than was previously assigned to your projects? How would you proceed? Explain your answer.
(2) Describe the two basic types of negotiation strategies and analyze the implications of choosing one negotiation strategy over another. Provide specific examples to illustrate your points.