Open questions can be a useful communication tool in negotiations. Is this statement correct?
A.
Yes—they can be used to get explicit confirmation over pricing and exact profit margins
B.
No—they can lead to complex answers that do not benefit the negotiation
C.
Yes—they can be used to gain more in-depth information and build rapport
D.
No—they can lead to misunderstandings due to their probing nature
The Answer Is:
C
This question includes an explanation.
Explanation:
Open questions (“how/why/what…”) encourage the other party to share information, interests, and constraints, supporting rapport, listening, and exploration—key to persuasive dialogue and integrative outcomes. Closed questions check facts; open ones surface interests.
[Reference: CIPS L4M5 (2nd ed.), LO 3.2 – Questioning techniques (open/closed/probing), listening and rapport in persuasion., ===========, ]
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