Discussion #1

Throughout this week you learned about the ethical element that should be present in every negotiation. Why are ethics important to the negotiation process?

Discussion #2

*The video starts with both Chris and Joan in the manager's office. The manager asked that they both talk and asked Chris to start the conversation. Chris stated that the reason being is because of the mess around Joan's workspace. Joan replied back that she's too busy and doesn't have the time to clean up her mess. Chris complains that it is difficult to get to the printer.

Power is important in a negotiation. Based on the video, who is in the power position? Why? During the beginning part of this meeting, the manager asked the employees to talk directly to each other. Why did the manager direct them in this manner? Discuss whether you agree with this tactic? Why or why not?

Discussion #3

How does Hobbes's view of man differ from that of Locke and Rousseau? How does this lead to Hobbes's preference for a monarchy and Locke and Rousseau's preference for democracy? Be specific and support your thoughts.

Discussion #4

Although they are all considered social contract theorists, Hobbes, Locke, and Rousseau had very different ideas of what form that social contract should take, and not all supported democracy as the best style of government.

In a House of Commons Speech (November 11, 1947), Winston Churchill said, "Democracy is the worst form of government, except for all those other forms that have been tried from time to time."

Given Churchill's comment, and the works of the social contract theorists, is Democracy the best form of government today?