Case Study: Movies and Media
You are now well-equipped and knowledgeable about the basic principles and fundamentals of negotiation. This week we are going to lighten up a bit from role-playing negotiation practice and change our approach for fun. Please select and watch the movie of your choice that involves negotiation. Then, complete the discussion questions based on the movie viewed which will demonstrate your negotiation analysis skills.
You may select any movie that you find inspiring, comedic, or engaging as long as it involves a form of negotiation. Here is a list of some top favorites:
The Negotiation
Discussion Questions:
Please answer the following questions based on the movie you selected. Please respond fully to each question with a minimum of five sentences each, citing specific examples from the movie for each response.
- Describe the movie and the premise.
- What was the basis for the negotiation in the movie?
- What goals were established for the negotiation for each party?
- What goals were actually achieved?
- What were the interests of each side? How could these interests have been met in a joint solution?
- What creative options were explored, if any? Which ones were finally accepted?
- What negotiation strategies and tactics were used to pursue the negotiation goals for each side?
- How did the negotiation end? Win-Win, Win-Lose, or Lose-Lose? Explain.
- Was a distributive or integrative strategy used? Describe.
- After your negotiation, how would you describe the relationship between the parties?
- Were there any multi-party negotiations presented, and if so, how were the roles divided? (If this does not apply, simply put NA for your response)
- What cross-cultural influences were there? (Race, age, gender, nationality, social status, other?) Describe how that impacted the negotiation.
Rubric
2020_Writing Rubric_AS/VS/Online (1)
| Criteria | Ratings | Pts |
|---|---|---|
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContentRubric Weight – 45% |
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20 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganizationRubric Weight – 30% |
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15 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMechanicsRubric Weight – 15% |
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10 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA FormattingRubric Weight – 10% |
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5 pts |
Total Points: 50
Requirements: 15

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