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SCENARIO:
Chiptech, a large company that markets a variety of electronic products for business and personal use, is in the midst of its annual budget process. Terry Austin, Chiptech’s head of Human Resources, has approached CFO Chris Brown about a budget increase that is far above the limit set in a memo by Brown. Austin claims that the increase is necessary to implement the HR reorganization plan that was recently approved by the president of the company. This is their meeting.
NOTE: This simulation is based on “Multimode” by Lawrence Susskind.
MAJOR LESSONS:
- The degree to which issues other than the percentage increase or cut should come into play is a useful focus for a discussion of good outcomes.
- Both of the parties want the best for Chiptech, but they have different perspectives on how to do this. Austin wants to improve the HR element, and Brown wants to improve the financial element. This can lead to interesting discussion. Can each party understand where the other is coming from? Does this help them come to a solution, or just keep things civil?
- CFO Chris Brown has the final say on Austin’s budget proposal. How does this color the negotiation?
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