Walk Away Point

In preparing for a negotiation, it is good practice to set clear objectives. Some commentators encourage identification of the best alternative to a negotiated agreement [BATNA]. In order to know when the outcome of the negotiation is just unacceptable and it is preferable to pursue the BATNA option; the negotiator must be clear about the threshold for each negotiable issue that is just acceptable. This is known as the walk away point. See also Negotiation.

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