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win-lose negotiation

[win-looz nɪˈɡoʊʃieɪʃən]
nounpl: win-lose negotiations
negociação de soma zero
1. A negotiation approach where one party's gain is viewed as another party's loss, with no mutual benefit or compromise sought
In a win-lose negotiation, the buyer tries to pay the lowest price while the seller attempts to charge the highest price.
Em uma negociação de soma zero, o comprador tenta pagar o preço mais baixo enquanto o vendedor tenta cobrar o preço mais alto.
2. A competitive negotiation strategy based on zero-sum thinking where both parties cannot simultaneously achieve their goals
The company adopted a win-lose negotiation stance, refusing any concessions to the labor union.
A empresa adotou uma postura de negociação de soma zero, recusando qualquer concessão ao sindicato dos trabalhadores.
Synonyms
zero-sum negotiationdistributive negotiationcompetitive negotiationadversarial negotiation
Antonyms
win-win negotiationintegrative negotiationcollaborative negotiationmutual gains negotiation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
negociação de soma zero
Most common term used in business contexts across Brazil
São Paulo
negociação competitiva ou negociação adversarial
Often used in corporate and financial sectors
Portugal
negociação de soma zero ou negociação distributiva
Formal academic and business terminology

Related Idioms & Phrases

zero-sum game
take it or leave it
all or nothing
my way or the highway
winner takes all
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