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Role of negotiations in construction.
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ILLINOIS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLODY Table of content: page # 1 Role of negotiations in construction .......................................2 2 Negotiation theories and principles ........................................2 3 Improving negotiation process .............................................4 4 Computer based improvements for negotiation process ................4 5 Conclusions....................................................................6 6 References.....................................................................7 Role of negotiations in construction Negotiation is a form of the decision-making process where two or more parties jointly search a space of possible solutions with the goal of reaching a consensus. In the construction industry, collaboration is an essential key for the success of projects. Since different participants from different organizations try to work together in projects, competitive stresses exist in their relationships and as a result, disputes or conflicts may inevitably occur; negotiation is preferred by project participants for the settlement of claims. Negotiation plays an important role in resolving claims, preventing disputes, and keeping a harmonious relationship between project participants. However, claims negotiations are commonly inefficient due to the diversity of intellectual background, many variables involved,...
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