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positional negotiation

[pə-ˈzi-shə-nəl ni-ˈgō-shē-ˌā-shən]
nounpl: positional negotiations
negociação posicional
1. A negotiation strategy where parties take fixed positions and argue for their stance rather than exploring underlying interests or needs
The labor union engaged in positional negotiation, demanding a 10% raise without discussing the company's financial constraints.
O sindicato dos trabalhadores engajou-se em negociação posicional, exigindo um aumento de 10% sem discutir as limitações financeiras da empresa.
2. Negotiation focused on stated positions rather than mutual interests, often resulting in win-lose outcomes
Positional negotiation often leads to deadlock when neither party is willing to move from their initial demands.
A negociação posicional frequentemente leva a um impasse quando nenhuma das partes está disposta a afastar-se de suas exigências iniciais.
Synonyms
distributive negotiationhard bargainingadversarial negotiationwin-lose negotiation
Antonyms
interest-based negotiationintegrative negotiationcollaborative negotiationprincipled negotiation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
negociação posicional
Standard usage in business and diplomatic contexts
Portugal
negociação posicional
Same terminology used in formal negotiations and business contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

drawing a line in the sand
sticking to one's guns
take it or leave it
all-or-nothing approach
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