Hardball Tactics

$2\mathrm{.}2.$ Based on your learning this week, share your initial thoughts and feelings about the use of hardball tactics in workplace negotiations. Do you view them as a legitimate tool to gain an upper hand, or do they conflict with your ethical and professional values? What are some potential risks or consequences in employing these tactics in the workplace? Have they ever been used against you?

Think about past or current work situations you$$ve been in; how might your stance be influenced by the organizational culture you've encountered? Are there specific industries, cultures, or types of negotiations where these tactics could be more appropriate or inappropriate? Discuss the constraints that might limit the successful implementation of hardball tactics and explore alternative strategies that could yield better results while maintaining relationships.