Negotiation Research You Can Use: For an Effective First Offer, Strive for Precision

For an effective first offer, strive for precision

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The party that makes the first offer in a negotiation generally gets the best deal, multiple negotiation studies suggest. The first offer presented serves as an anchor that draws subsequent offers in its direction.

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