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James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2021

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BX2061 - Business Negotiation

Credit points:03
Year:2021
Student Contribution Band:Band 4
Prerequisites:15 CP OF BU OR BX OR LA SUBJECTS
Administered by:College of Business, Law & Governance

Subject Description

    This subject exposes participants to the art of negotiation in the business environment. It utilises practical exercises, role plays and case studies to illustrate strategies and tactics employed in negotiations. There is a focus on recognising distributive bargaining and integrative negotiation in the corporate world.

Learning Outcomes

  • explain the strategic, interpersonal and psychological aspects of negotiation
  • apply key concepts and approaches from negotiation practice and research; and
  • demonstrate effective planning and development strategies for successful negotiation

Subject Assessment

  • Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (25%) - Individual
  • Oral > Presentation 1 - (40%) - Group
  • Written > Reflection/reflective task 1 - (35%) - Individual

Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.

Inadmissible Subject Combinations:  MG2776 BX3261

Availabilities

Cairns, Trimester 2, Internal

Census date:Thursday, 24 Jun 2021
Study Period Dates:Monday, 31 May 2021 to Saturday, 28 Aug 2021
Coordinator(s):
Assoc. Professor Anna Blackman
Lecturer(s):
DR Leonie Cassidy
MRS Suzie Pont
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 38 Hours - Other - Combined Lectures; Tutorials/Workshops; Lecturer directed activities.

JCU Brisbane, Study Period 21, Internal

Census date:Thursday, 11 Mar 2021
Study Period Dates:Monday, 15 Feb 2021 to Saturday, 15 May 2021
Coordinator(s):
Assoc. Professor Anna Blackman
Lecturer(s):
MR Max Boudan
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 38 Hours - Other - Combined Lectures; Tutorials/Workshops; Lecturer directed activities.

JCU Brisbane, Study Period 22, Internal

Census date:Thursday, 24 Jun 2021
Study Period Dates:Monday, 31 May 2021 to Saturday, 28 Aug 2021
Coordinator(s):
Assoc. Professor Anna Blackman
Lecturer(s):
MR Max Boudan
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 38 Hours - Other - Combined Lectures; Tutorials/Workshops; Lecturer directed activities.

JCU Brisbane, Study Period 23, Internal

Census date:Thursday, 07 Oct 2021
Study Period Dates:Monday, 13 Sep 2021 to Saturday, 11 Dec 2021
Coordinator(s):
Assoc. Professor Anna Blackman
Lecturer(s):
MR Robert Godby
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 38 Hours - Other - Combined Lectures; Tutorials/Workshops; Lecturer directed activities.

JCU Singapore, Study Period 52, Internal

Census date:Thursday, 05 Aug 2021
Study Period Dates:Monday, 12 Jul 2021 to Friday, 15 Oct 2021
Coordinator(s):
DR Benedict Atkinson
Lecturer(s):
MR Lance Dubos
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 38 Hours - Other - Combined Lectures; Tutorials/Workshops; Lecturer directed activities.

Townsville, Trimester 2, Internal

Census date:Thursday, 24 Jun 2021
Study Period Dates:Monday, 31 May 2021 to Saturday, 28 Aug 2021
Coordinator(s):
Assoc. Professor Anna Blackman
Lecturer(s):
DR Leonie Cassidy
MR Paul McGrath
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 38 Hours - Other - Combined Lectures; Tutorials/Workshops; Lecturer directed activities.
Restrictions:An enrolment quota applies.

Trimester 2, External

Census date:Thursday, 24 Jun 2021
Study Period Dates:Monday, 31 May 2021 to Saturday, 28 Aug 2021
Coordinator(s):
Assoc. Professor Anna Blackman
Lecturer(s):
DR Leonie Cassidy
Assoc. Professor Anna Blackman
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 0 Hours - Other
Method of delivery:WWW - LearnJCU