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TR Ratification From Superiors

At some point in the negotiation process, negotiators may require ratification and approval from superiors, attorneys, or financial managers, etc. How is your system of ratification the same or different when dealing with North Americans? What is your perception of a North American's approach to ratifications?


Ahmet Malkan (Kahramanmaraş, Turkey) "In general, when we go to negotiations or send someone, our authorities are predetermined..."

Ercüment Kılıçbay (Ankara, Turkey) "Of course you come to a certain point through correspondence, but during the final meetings..."

Fırat Aydeniz (Diyarbakır, Turkey) "In meetings, both sides should definitely mention how much authority and responsibility they have..."

Şengül Şimşek (Ankara, Turkey) "In general, our partner’s decision-making depends upon his authority. For example..."

Ahmet Deniz (Samsun, Turkey) "The business meetings are conducted through committees in general. We can generalize this for Europeans..."


Authors: h.brinsko.