What’s your negotiating score?

In the book Give and Take by Chester L. Karrass, there is a 61-question quiz for you to rate yourself as a negotiator. We’ve adapted this quiz to a ten-question format. The highest score is 100. The closer you are to 100 the better you are at negotiation.

How prepared are you when going to negotiation?

a) Very prepared

b) Somewhat prepared

c) I play it by ear

Do you believe what the other party says in a negotiation?

a) No, I am very skeptical

b) I believe some of what they say

c) I believe everything

How do you look at negotiation?

a) Mostly competitive but a good part cooperative

b) About half cooperative and half competitive

c) Highly competitive

Are you a good listener?

a) Very good

b) Average

c) Poor listener

Do you like to use experts in a negotiation?

a) Very much

b) Occasionally

c) Rarely

Do you think clearly under pressure?

a) Yes

b) About average

c) No

Do you get respect from others?

a) Yes, most of the time

b) Occasionally

c) Not usually

How important do you consider integrity in yourself and in others?

a) Highly important

b) Moderately important

c) Every person has to care for himself/herself

Are you sensitive to body language?

a) Yes, very sensitive

b) Moderately sensitive

c) What is body language?

Are you patient?

a) Yes, always

b) Average

c) I want to get to the bottom of things quickly

Scoring:

For every A answer, give yourself 10 points.

For every B answer, give yourself 5 points.

For every C answer, give yourself 0 points.

How did you score?

THE PROGRAM WAS GREAT! MY SEMINAR LEADER AND THE STRUCTURE OF THE COURSE KEPT ME CONSTANTLY STIMULATED. I NOW AM BETTER PREPARED TO GO INTO AN IMPORTANT NEGOTIATION MEETING AND STAY IN CONTROL, WHILE FINISHING THE MEETING SATISFIED.

Deanna D.

CASE MANAGER at THE JACKSON LABORATORY

IF YOU HAVE THE TRAINING BUDGET AND TWO DAYS TO SPARE, YOU'LL STRUGGLE TO FIND A PROGRAM MORE FAR-REACHING, ON-POINT, AND INSTANTLY IMPLEMENTABLE.

Jeff G.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER at THE M.K. MORSE COMPANY

EXCELLENT COURSE, BRINGS MORE CONFIDENCE IN MY ABILITY TO NEGOTIATE. I THINK THIS COURSE IS A MUST FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DEAL WITH CUSTOMERS.

John S.

CHIEF ENGINEERING MANAGER at EXXONMOBIL

THIS WAS VERY EFFECTIVE WITH A STRONG FOCUS ON BOTH-WIN NEGOTIATING.

Kathleen L.

SENIOR ANALYST at BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN

THE KARRASS CLASS WAS THE SINGLE BEST TRAINING CLASS/SEMINAR I HAVE EVER ATTENDED. EVERY TIME WE DID AN EXERCISE IT TAUGHT YOU WHAT TO DO DIFFERENTLY NEXT TIME. THANKS.

Kim C.

PROCUREMENT at AMERICAN EXPRESS

THIS PROGRAM HAS GREATLY INCREASED MY CONFIDENCE AND ABILITY TO NEGOTIATE FOR MYSELF AS WELL AS MY COMPANY.

LaDonna E.

SENIOR STRATEGIC BUYER at HALLMARK

THE NEGOTIATING CLASS WAS VERY INFORMATIVE. THE INSTRUCTOR PROVIDED AN INSPIRATIONAL MESSAGE THAT CAN BE APPLIED TO EVERYDAY LIFE.

Mary S.

INTERNATIONAL SOURCING at FMC TECHNOLOGIES

WE NEGOTIATE EVERY DAY OF OUR LIVES, BOTH PERSONALLY AND PROFESSIONALLY. THIS COURSE DEFINES THE PROCESS AND PROVIDES TECHNIQUES TO ACHIEVE SUCCESSFUL RESULTS.

Phillip H.

VICE PRESIDENT at GE

PRIOR TO THIS CLASS I FELT AS THOUGH I WAS GETTING EATEN ALIVE BY INTERNAL NEGOTIATIONS WITH SALES REPS. NOW I FEEL PREPARED TO CHALLENGE WHAT THEY ARE SAYING AND BET TO THEIR REAL NEEDS.

Steve Q.

PLANNER at HONEYWELL

MANY PEOPLE FAIL TO ACHIEVE THEIR POTENTIAL BECAUSE THEY DON’T SEE THE OPPORTUNITIES TO NEGOTIATE A WIN/WIN AGREEMENT WITH THEIR COLLEAGUES. THIS CLASS IS AN EYE OPENER TO THIS DYNAMIC..

Stuart B.

CONTRACTS MANAGER at HEWLETT-PACKARD

Career Negotiation, Negotiation Case Studies, Negotiation Research, Business Negotiation August 25, 2010What’s your negotiating score?

Career Negotiation, Negotiation Case Studies, Negotiation Research, Business Negotiation August 25, 2010
What’s your negotiating score?