International Relations and Negotiation Portfolio Report

International Relations and Negotiations

Portfolio Report

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By: Kimberly Olstein

Objectives:

· to demonstrate knowledge gained from this project

· to effectively communicate through e-mail discussion

· to critically analyze information and draw conclusions

· to demonstrate problem solving skills

In order to demonstrate your successful completion of this project, you are expected to compile a portfolio. Include in your portfolio, the following:

1. Preface: This should be a 1 page (2-3 paragraph) explanation of this project. Be sure your preface addresses the following topics:

the dates of your participation in CPIN
your group assignment
your group’s goal/objective
the process used to meet your objectives
your overall impression of this assignment

2. Journal from In-Class Initiation Activity (MAZE)

3. E-Mail Reflections (select the 4 that best display your group’s negotiation progression): These must be presented on the E-Mail Reflection Forms. ***One of these selected e-mails must be your group’s solution proposal OR one offered by another country.

4. Weekly Assignments (ALL)

5. Individual and Group Report

6. Questionnaire (MUST BE ANSWERED IN COMPLETE SENTENCES, IF APPLICABLE)

7. “Standard of Living”

8. LDC and EDC Country Profile Packet

9. Final Test of Your Negotiation Skills: Letter of Negotiation

E-MAIL REFLECTION

E-Mail # ______ Team: ___________________________ Topic: ___________________________

Paste E-Mail Here

Directions: Write a 5-6 sentence paragraph reflecting on the purpose and outcome of this e-mail. (Why was this written? What did the writer hope to achieve? What were the results?)

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QUESTIONNAIRE

I. Define the following terms.

DIPLOMAT:

AMBASSADOR:

INTERNATIONAL NEGOTIATION:

II. Respond to the following questions. Each response should be written in at least 3-4 complete sentences.

1. What skills are involved in being a successful diplomatic ambassador of international

negotiations?

2. What did you learn about how conflicts start between countries, people, and teammates?

3. What was the most significant accomplishment of your group during this simulation? Why?

4. Aside from technology, what was the most frustrating aspect of the simulation? Do you think

this frustration exists in real world negotiations?

5. How was this simulation like real world international negotiations? How was it different?

6. What was most important lesson you learned from this activity?

III. Answer the following questions about South Africa’s past and present.

1. Who is the president of South Africa today? ____________________________________

2. What type of government is established in South Africa today? ___________________________

3. What is the meaning of the term Apartheid? ______________________________________________

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4. What conditions in South Africa today can be attributed to the Apartheid? _________________

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5. Describe the climate, physical features, and location of South Africa?

Climate: _________________________________________________________________________

Physical Features: ________________________________________________________________

Location (Absolute/Relative): ______________________________________________________

6. What are the capitals of South Africa? __________________________________________________

7. What is the current population, population distribution, and density of South Africa?

Population: __________ Population Distribution: _________________________________________

Population Density (Average): ____________per square mile

8. What is the economic status of South Africa? ____________________________________________

PUT YOUR NEGOTIATION SKILLS TO THE TEST!!!

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Directions: Write a 1 page letter of negotiation. Your letter should be written in standard form. You will be graded on your negotiation and written communication skills.

Scenario: North Haven Middle School is hosting a special performance of the new rock sensation Little Miss O this Friday night from 8:00 p.m. until 12:00 a.m.. Everyone in town is dying to go, including you! Your parents, however, have planned a vacation to South Africa and your flight departs at 5:45 a.m. Saturday morning. Your parents do not want you to attend the concert because they are certain you will be too exhausted to make the 5:45 a.m. flight.

Your Task: Use your skills as a negotiator, to develop an acceptable resolution to this situation. An excellent resolution will incorporate tactfulness, fairness, and compromise.

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Dear ____________________________,

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