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CIPS L4M5 Exam - Topic 11 Question 88 Discussion

Posted by Buck on Aug 13, 2025 at 03:18 PM

Which of the following is an objective of proposing phase?

Suggested Answer: D

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In the study guide, CIPS lists 5 stages of an negotiation:

The opening phase: confirm understanding and get the issues on the table. At this stage, both parties should check agenda, authority and create atmosphere conducive to agreement

The testing phase is an information gathering stage where the hypothesis and assumptions you have made in the planning stage can be tested and confirmed or disconfirmed

The proposing phase: Both sides may start making tentative proposals regarding their offering.

The bargaining phase: Both parties trade concessions; the preliminary stages are over and proposals move from being tentative and general to being more definite and specific.

The agreement and closing phase: both parties should seek agreement or if TOP does not have the final authority, some sort of acknowledgement of what key terms are should be sought.


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21 comments · newest first
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Janessa 10 months ago
The proposing phase is all about checking assumptions and creating a conducive atmosphere.
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Ciara 10 months ago
Wait, are we really starting to make offers in this phase?
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Annabelle 10 months ago
I disagree, it's more about creating a good atmosphere for agreement.
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Hyman 11 months ago
I think it's definitely about checking hypotheses.
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Reta 11 months ago
Trade concessions seem more relevant to later stages.
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Louvenia 11 months ago
I’m leaning towards C as well, but I wonder if trade concessions could also fit in there somehow.
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Eve 11 months ago
I practiced a question like this, and I feel like starting tentative offers is more about the next phase, so D might not be right.
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Linn 12 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about checking assumptions being important, so A could be a possibility too.
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Lura 12 months ago
I think the proposing phase is about creating a good atmosphere for agreement, so maybe it's C?
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Geraldine 12 months ago
I'm confident the answer is A. Validating the hypothesis and assumptions is a fundamental step in the proposing phase before moving forward.
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Taryn 1 year ago
B seems like an odd choice here. Trade concessions are more likely to happen in the bargaining phase, not the proposing phase. I'm leaning towards A or C.
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Margot 1 year ago
I'd go with C. The proposing phase is all about setting the right tone and environment for the negotiations, so creating a positive atmosphere is crucial.
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Larae 1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I think it could be either A or C - creating an atmosphere conducive to agreement also seems important in the proposing phase.
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Cheryl 1 year ago
I'm pretty sure the answer is A. Checking the hypothesis and assumptions seems like a key objective in the proposing phase.
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Yvonne 1 year ago
I'm pretty sure it's to check the hypothesis and assumptions. Gotta make sure everything is solid before we start tossing out offers, you know?
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Christiane 1 year ago
I believe creating an atmosphere conducive to agreement is also crucial.
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Alishia 1 year ago
I agree with Nichelle, it's important to validate our assumptions.
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Nichelle 1 year ago
I think the objective is to check hypothesis and assumptions.
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Noelia 1 year ago
The objective of the proposing phase is definitely to create an atmosphere conducive to agreement. I mean, who wants to negotiate in a stuffy, tense environment, am I right?
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Anna 1 year ago
↳ replying to Noelia
User 2: Definitely, it helps in reaching a mutual agreement.
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Luis 1 year ago
↳ replying to Noelia
User 1: I agree, creating a positive atmosphere is key.
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