Table 4 The final 18-item questionnaire of principled negotiation

Dimension Item Description
People PN17 I am a person who is more rational than emotional.
PN11 I always collect enough information before making a judgment.
PN19 I have been able to I use my time very well.
PN30 I am a person who often reads books.
PN22 I will habitually predict a possible outcome before something is put into action.
Interests PN16 I understand that others’ interests need to be diverse, not specific, not clear.
PN18 When negotiating, I can accurately and clearly express my own interests and needs.
PN26 When negotiating, I am good at grasping the consensus to find common interests.
PN28 When the negotiations diverge, I do not argue with others about what has happened but rather to influence the future.
PN07 I am good at converting my interest demands into multiple sets of executable alternatives.
PN13 When negotiating, I can stick to my own interests while not attacking or accusing others.
Options PN05 I often ask myself and the other “why” to explore the interests of others.
PN06 I always prepare a different alternative program before the negotiations.
PN10 I call different experts to look at the problem.
PN08 I try to find a solution that is also satisfactory to others.
Criteria PN03 I often think about value and meaning when doing things.
PN01 When I encounter a problem or cannot persuade others, I will first call experienced people (experts) for help dealing with the problem.
PN02 I often ask others what their views and theories are based on.
Note. PN = principled negotiation.