I expected more from you: The influence of close relationships and perspective taking on negotiation offers
Ramirez-Fernandez, Jaime ; ; Munduate, Lourdes
Ramirez-Fernandez, Jaime
Munduate, Lourdes
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Publication Year
2018
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Group Decision and Negotiation
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Publication Volume
27
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Publication Begin page
85
Publication End page
105
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Abstract
Three experimental studies show that interpersonal relationships influence the expectations of negotiators at the negotiation table. That is, negotiators expect more generous negotiation offers from close others (Study 1), and when expectations are not met, negative emotions arise, resulting in negative economic and relational outcomes (Study 2). Finally, a boundary condition for the effect of interpersonal relationships on negotiation expectations is shown: perspective taking leads the parties to expect less from friends than from acquaintances (Study 3). The findings suggest that perspective taking helps negotiators reach agreement in relationships. The article concludes with implications for practice and future research directions.
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Negotiation