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| ==Origin== | | ==Origin== |
| French, from in- + passer to pass | | French, from in- + passer to pass |
− | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/19th_century 19th Century] | + | *[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/19th_century 19th Century] |
| ==Definitions== | | ==Definitions== |
| *1a : a predicament affording no obvious [[escape]] | | *1a : a predicament affording no obvious [[escape]] |
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| 2: an impassable road or way : cul-de-sac | | 2: an impassable road or way : cul-de-sac |
| ==Description== | | ==Description== |
− | A bargaining '''impasse''' occurs when the two sides negotiating an [[agreement]] are unable to reach an agreement and become deadlocked. An Impasse is almost invariably [[mutually]] harmful, either as a result of direct [[action]] which may be taken such as a strike in employment negotiation or [[sanctions]]/[[military]] action in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_relations international relations], or simply due to the resulting delay in negotiating a mutually beneficial [[agreement]]. | + | A bargaining '''impasse''' occurs when the two sides negotiating an [[agreement]] are unable to reach an agreement and become deadlocked. An Impasse is almost invariably [[mutually]] harmful, either as a result of direct [[action]] which may be taken such as a strike in employment negotiation or [[sanctions]]/[[military]] action in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_relations international relations], or simply due to the resulting delay in negotiating a mutually beneficial [[agreement]]. |
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− | Some [[theorists]] contend that impasses are used by negotiating parties in situations of imperfect [[information]] as a [[method]] of signalling to the other side the seriousness of their position. Impasse provides a credible signal that a party’s position is [[genuine]] and not merely an [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ambit_claim ambit claim]. | + | Some [[theorists]] contend that impasses are used by negotiating parties in situations of imperfect [[information]] as a [[method]] of signalling to the other side the seriousness of their position. Impasse provides a credible signal that a party’s position is [[genuine]] and not merely an [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ambit_claim ambit claim]. |
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− | Impasse may also arise if parties suffer from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-serving_bias self-serving bias]. Most disputes arise in situations where [[facts]] are able to be [[interpreted]] in multiple ways, and if parties interpret the [[facts]] to their own benefit they may be unable to accept the [[opposing]] party’s claim as reasonable. They may believe the other side is either bluffing or acting unfairly and deserve to be "punished". | + | Impasse may also arise if parties suffer from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-serving_bias self-serving bias]. Most disputes arise in situations where [[facts]] are able to be [[interpreted]] in multiple ways, and if parties interpret the [[facts]] to their own benefit they may be unable to accept the [[opposing]] party’s claim as reasonable. They may believe the other side is either bluffing or acting unfairly and deserve to be "punished". |
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− | As bargaining impasse is mutually harmful, it may be beneficial for the parties to [[accept]] binding [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arbitration arbitration] or mediation to settle their dispute, or the [[state]] may impose such a solution. Indeed, compulsory arbitration following impasse is a common feature of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Industrial_relations_law industrial relations law] in the United States and elsewhere. | + | As bargaining impasse is mutually harmful, it may be beneficial for the parties to [[accept]] binding [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arbitration arbitration] or mediation to settle their dispute, or the [[state]] may impose such a solution. Indeed, compulsory arbitration following impasse is a common feature of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Industrial_relations_law industrial relations law] in the United States and elsewhere. |
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| The word impasse may also refer to any situation in which no [[progress]] can be made. A [[stalemate]] in chess is a common example. | | The word impasse may also refer to any situation in which no [[progress]] can be made. A [[stalemate]] in chess is a common example. |
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| [[Category: General Reference]] | | [[Category: General Reference]] |