Constituent Relationships in a Negotiation

The video tutorial discusses the role of constituents in negotiations, highlighting the autonomy of the principal and the challenges faced in representing a constituency. It addresses issues like identification, accountability, and conflicts of interest. The tutorial offers tips for principals on effective communication, understanding diverse views, educating constituents, and setting realistic expectations.

What is the primary role of a principal in a constituent relationship?

• To control the constituency

• To act independently without any influence

• To represent the broader interest of the constituency

• To serve only their personal interests

Why is accountability a challenge in constituent relationships?

• Because the constituency has no interest in the principal's actions

• Because the principal is influenced but not controlled by the constituency

• Because the principal is always controlled by the constituency

• Because the principal's actions are always aligned with personal interests

What can cause conflicts of interest in constituent relationships?

• The principal's personal interests diverging from the group's interests

• The principal having no personal interests

• The constituency having a single unified interest

• The principal being completely controlled by the constituency

Which of the following is a key tip for principals in managing constituent relationships?

• Set unrealistic expectations to motivate the constituency

• Educate constituents about the principal's role and limitations

• Expect all views to be homogeneous

• Avoid communicating with the constituency

How can principals set realistic expectations with their constituency?

• By promising only positive outcomes

• By avoiding any discussion about future objectives

• By ignoring the possible outcomes of their actions

• By helping them understand the potential outcomes and goals