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Week 14 Assignment_ Negotiation

Week 14 Assignment_ Negotiation

Q 1. What caused the first sign of a roadblock or impasse in the jury room?2. Identify an example where jurors demonstrated defend-attack behavior.3. Identify an example where a juror gave in to another juror.4. Identify an example where a juror broke off the negotiation.5. What did juror no. 8 (Henry Fonda) do to illustrate self-control by not reacting to opposition, and "going to the balcony"? Explain fully.6. How did juror no. 8 (Henry Fonda) "step to another juror's side" to see his perspective? Explain fully.7. How did juror no. 8 (Henry Fonda) avoid rejecting other jurors' positional statements about the defendant's innocence or guilt and "reframe" the issue in a way that suggested they should keep working? Explain fully.

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The sign of a roadblock or impasse arose when Juror 8 voted “not guilty” as he states that the accused must be given some deliberation. He does not follow the crowd and gives his own decision. His action caused roadblock because all other voted guilty for the boy. The interesting part is that every member of the jury comes from a different background and that leads to the different opinions. Pre-conceived notions and being unprofessional also create certain roadblocks in taking proper decisions. This difference of opinion cause certain visible roadblocks or impasse in the jury room. Juror 8 here wants a proper discussion before going to a verdict. This shows clarity in communication.