HRM20024 - Week 11: Workplace Negotiation Processes Presentation

This presentation examines workplace negotiation processes, drawing on academic literature and case studies. It explores various aspects of conflict, including positive and negative consequences, alternative dispute resolution methods, and current trends in workplace conflict resolution and negotiation strategies. The presentation also covers different conflict management styles, emphasizing the importance of cross-cultural awareness. The analysis includes a review of an article focusing on role negotiation and systems-level work-life balance, highlighting how negotiations influence work distribution, employee self-sufficiency, and client satisfaction. Furthermore, the presentation aligns with the objectives of recognizing conflict, understanding its impact, and identifying effective resolution strategies within the context of HRM.

HRM Assessment 1 Week 11
Workplace Negotiation Processes
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Role negotiation and systems-level
work-life balance.
Robertson, K. M., Lautsch, B. A., & Hannah, D. R. (2019). Role negotiation
and systems-level work-life balance. Personnel Review, 48(2), 570-594.

Article – Objectives
The article discusses the following research questions.
The ways in which the negotiation has been occurring
within the organization and the ways in which it is
shaped by the given context.
The entities who have been benefitting from the
organization (Robertson, Lautsch & Hannah, 2019).
The degree to which the incumbent and the other
stakeholders benefit from the negotiation processes.

Article – Method
• Data was collected through the interviews
• 42 lawyers serving in 2 different firms were
interviewed (Robertson, Lautsch & Hannah, 2019).
• Onsite interviews that were conducted over a period
of 3 months (Robertson, Lautsch & Hannah, 2019).
• More than 10% of the respondents were employed
at the time of interviews (Robertson, Lautsch &
Hannah, 2019).

Article – Findings
The major findings of the article are enlisted
below.
High expectations on the part of the employers
The high involvement in the non-work life
might lead to the lowering of proper
performance of employee in the workplace.
The high engagement of employees within the
organization might lead to comparatively low
tension among the employees regarding their
work life (Robertson, Lautsch & Hannah, 2019).

Article – Contribution
The major contributions of the article are as
enlisted below.
Negotiations lead to proper work
distribution among the employees
The negotiations also help in the
development of the work-life balance
among the employees thereby leading to
the self-sufficient nature of the employees
(Robertson, Lautsch & Hannah, 2019).
Reduction of interpersonal dependence of
employees.

Article – Conclusion
Flexibility is important within the workplace
Negotiation assists the improvement of the
knowledge base within the organization as
well.
Negotiation assists the developing the client
satisfaction among the employees of the
organization.
The balance within the organizational
workforce is necessary for the improvement
of the organizational performance
(Robertson, Lautsch & Hannah, 2019).