Written assignment - Blueprint to negotiation

In this module, you learned the importance of planning prior to entering the negotiation waters. In order to stay afloat during the process, you need a strong plan of action and the ability change direction when the tide changes. Keeping with a nautical theme, your assignment will center on purchasing a boat from Captain Bob's Boat Emporium. You spent months searching for the perfect boat and located it at Bob's. The price of the boat is currently $25,000, which based on your research is about 15% higher than the Fair Market Value. In a few days you are meeting with Randy, a salesperson from the store.

In your paper for this week you will address the following:

1. Compare and contrast, then select the appropriate approach that you should take for this situation: distributive versus integrative.

2. Create a plan for negotiation in which you address the following:

a. Define the interests of both parties
b. Identify your limits
c. Generate alternatives
d. Set a target price
e. Analyze the other party

Written assignment- Religion influence on government

Write a 1-2 page paper in which you compare and contrast the thoughts of Aquinas and Augustine on the role of religion in government. Within your paper, assess the legitimacy of tyranny as a form of government from the viewpoint of both philosophers.