Reference: CIPS L4M5 Study Guide, Section 1.3 - Sources of Power in Negotiation

A business negotiation agenda is a formal agreed upon list of goals to be achieved or items to be discussed in a particular order during a meeting or negotiation. Agendas can be formal and obvious, or informal and subtle in negotiations.
The agenda is one of the main structural elements of negotiation, in addition to such questions as site, identification of participants, and elements of timing. Together, they answer the who, what, when, and where questions. As with other aspects of negotiation, the agenda can be used either manipulatively to enhance leverage or to improve the prospects for agreement and the possibilities for mutual gain. In most cases, it will be used both ways, reflecting the nature of negotiation as a "mixed-motive" situation.
Although it can be instrumental to [research] volunteer as a sole source to write the agenda, in most cases it becomes a joint activity to construct a consensual basis for subsequent negotiation. In these situations, agenda- building becomes one of the pre-negotiation activities that set the tone for the relationship (Saunders, 1985).
In other situations, the parties may engage in actual negotiation without a formal or written agenda. When this occurs, the risks and uncertainties may be high but the party who appreciates the importance of the informal agenda has a tremendous advantage.
Whether one plans it or not, during the course of negotiation the parties will discuss a finite set of issues in some sequence and from a particular perceptual framework. Consciousness of the universality and centrality of the agenda is prerequisite to guiding negotiation to a successful conclusion.
Reference:
CIPS study guide page 146-150
Managing the negotiation agenda | SpringerLink
What is Negotiations Agenda - Negotiation Coaching (brightfocusconsult.com)

Conflicts arise in procurement when risks, costs, or gains are not fairly shared, creating perceptions of exploitation. Another frequent source is late payment of supplier invoices, which damages trust and supplier cash flow. Scheduling or early involvement, by contrast, usually supports collaboration unless poorly managed. Conflict is natural in negotiations due to divergent interests, but recognising sources allows proactive management. Skilled negotiators use integrative approaches to turn potential conflict into opportunity, aligning incentives and ensuring fairness.
Reference: CIPS L4M5 (2nd ed.), LO 1.1 - Sources of conflict and approaches to resolution in commercial negotiations.

Integrative negotiation is a negotiation strategy in which the involved parties work together to find a solution that satisfies the needs and concerns of each. This process often involves group brainstorming and creative thinking for individuals to suggest different ideas that benefit both parties.
Compromising is often common in integrative negotiation, and both sides may need to give up certain needs to reach a solution. Honesty can also promote successful integrative negotiation because it can lead to a comprehensive understanding of the issue and what each party needs to be satisfied with the result.
Reference:
CIPS study guide page 29-31
Integrative Negotiation: Definition, Tips and Examples | Indeed.com

There are many macro economic factors that could influence procurement in general and commercial negotiation in particular. Below are six factors that are agreed to be fairly significant:
* Economy growth rate
* Inflation rates
* Interest rates
* Currency exchange rate
* Unemployment rate
* Protectionism
LO 2, AC 2.2