What are four important tactical tasks for a negotiator in a distributive situation to consider?

What are four important tactical tasks for a negotiator in a distributive situation to consider?

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 For each discussion, you are required to write an initial post (300 words) and one secondary post (200 words).  The discussion forums will be worth 40 points apiece—25 points for the initial post and 15 points for the secondary post.  For your initial post, you must have two academic peer-reviewed articles for references.