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Efforts to develop a deductive theory of bargaining based on the assumption of rational, self-interested behavior have produced serious disagreements among those who have approached the problem from this perspective. This paper argues that when allowance is made for important differences among types of bargaining situations, it is possible to develop a theory that is both coherent and plausible. An effort is also made to contribute to the understanding of the problem of bargaining with incomplete knowledge of the bargainers' utility functions. It is argued that an emphasis on the costs of bargaining provides the basis for a unified theory that covers both complete and incomplete knowledge.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 239-253) and index. ; Mode of access: Internet.

Describes a pilot project in Ecuador designed to reinstitute & reinforce traditional methods of resolving conflict within the indigenous communities of the Amazon. Ecuador's legal dispute resolution process has proven costly, slow, often inappropriate for the indigenous culture & lifestyle, & untrustworthy. Due to the consistent failure of this national legal system to adequately serve indigenous populations, the pilot project was developed to allow indigenous communities to discuss & carry out their various traditional conflict resolution practices. A major concern remains as to how well the system will work when community members are in conflict with nonindigenous parties. Nevertheless, the project has so far had two positive effects: it has gained the confidence of the indigenous peoples, & has legitimized the traditional native techniques of conflict resolution that it aimed to reinforce. 4 References. Adapted from the source document.

Steigende Anforderungen an die Produktqualität stellen Unternehmen vor die Herausforderung, günstige Produkte nahe der technologischen Fertigungsgrenzen zu produzieren. Die Paarung von Montagekomponenten mit angepassten Produktionsstrategien bietet in diesem Umfeld mögliche Lösungsansätze. Neue Informations- und Kommunikationstechnologien im Kontext von Industrie 4.0 eröffnen hierfür neuartige Möglichkeiten.
 
Companies are faced with increasing product quality requirements to manufacture high quality products close to technological limits in a cost-effective way. The pairing of assembly components provides an approach to cope with this challenge by adapted production strategies. New information and communication technologies offer novel opportunities within "Industrie 4.0".