Closed questions are designed to elicit specific, factual responses — typically “yes” or “no” or a brief piece of information. These are particularly useful when verifying details during negotiation. For example, asking “Did you receive the revised schedule on Monday?” ensures clarity and reduces ambiguity.
[Reference: L4M5 Commercial Negotiation 2nd edition (CORE), Section 3.3 - Communication and Questioning Techniques in Negotiation, , ]
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