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CIPS L4M5 Exam - Topic 11 Question 88 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L4M5 exam
Question #: 88
Topic #: 11
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Which of the following is an objective of proposing phase?

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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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Janessa
2 months ago
The proposing phase is all about checking assumptions and creating a conducive atmosphere.
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Ciara
2 months ago
Wait, are we really starting to make offers in this phase?
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Annabelle
2 months ago
I disagree, it's more about creating a good atmosphere for agreement.
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Hyman
3 months ago
I think it's definitely about checking hypotheses.
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Reta
3 months ago
Trade concessions seem more relevant to later stages.
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Louvenia
3 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
3 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
4 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
4 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
4 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
4 months 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
4 months 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
4 months 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
5 months 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
5 months 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
5 months ago
I believe creating an atmosphere conducive to agreement is also crucial.
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Alishia
5 months ago
I agree with Nichelle, it's important to validate our assumptions.
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Nichelle
6 months ago
I think the objective is to check hypothesis and assumptions.
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Noelia
6 months 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
5 months ago
User 2: Definitely, it helps in reaching a mutual agreement.
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Luis
5 months ago
User 1: I agree, creating a positive atmosphere is key.
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