Strategic Planning & Execution Flashcards
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Which element distinguishes an interest-based strategy from a positional bargaining strategy?
Answer: Interest-based strategy focuses on underlying needs; positional focuses on stated demands
Interest-based (principled) negotiation addresses the underlying needs driving positions, enabling creative solutions beyond entrenched demands.
In a multi-party conflict, coalition management is strategically important because:
Answer: Shifting alliances can alter power balances and derail agreements
Coalitions among parties can shift power dynamics mid-process; managing them helps maintain balance and prevent blocking minorities from forming.
A strategic plan for conflict resolution should include contingency steps primarily because:
Answer: Unanticipated events can destabilize the process and require adaptive responses
Contingency planning ensures the process can continue or pivot when unexpected developments—such as a party withdrawing—occur.
Which metric would BEST evaluate the execution success of a conflict resolution strategy?
Answer: Degree to which parties' core interests were addressed in the final agreement
Effective resolution is measured by how well the agreement satisfies the underlying interests of all parties, not procedural activity counts.
A conflict manager employs a 'single-text procedure' when:
Answer: A neutral drafts and iteratively refines a single document incorporating feedback from all parties
The single-text procedure has a neutral create a draft agreement that evolves through rounds of party feedback until it is mutually acceptable.
Framing a conflict strategically as a 'shared problem' rather than an adversarial contest tends to:
Answer: Shift parties from competitive to collaborative problem-solving orientations
Reframing the conflict as a joint problem encourages parties to work together on solutions rather than fight over positions.
During execution, 'reality testing' is a technique used to:
Answer: Help parties assess whether their positions are realistic and achievable
Reality testing prompts parties to critically examine whether their demands or expectations can actually be met given the circumstances.