It is no exaggeration to say that our society has been formed by various forms of negotiation such as contracts, disputes and diplomacy. At present in several foreign countries, in particular the United States, research aimed at improving negotiation techniques is thriving. Also, in Law Schools and Business Schools practical learning techniques such as mock examples is flourishing. Moreover, intercollegiate competitions are becoming more prevalent. Indeed in a time of economic globalisation, the chance for various countries and corporations alike to negotiate is rising and people skilled in negotiation are becoming a valuable commodity. Furthermore, corporations are becoming closer, administrative guidance is lessoning and people are not as easily compelled as they were once were ? in such an environment it is fair to say that the need for people with negotiation skills is rising. With a systematic training in negotiation the number of such people can become a reality. In Japan as well the need for young people skilled in negotiation is becoming paramount.
We believe that it is important to provide an opportunity for universities to partake in negotiation scenarios with the aim of increasing interest in negotiation and providing an incentive for students to participate. With this in mind and with the generous support of the Sumitomo Group Public Relations Committee we present Intercollegiate Negotiation Competition.

Professor
Tetsuo Morishita
(Sophia University)

Professor
Daniel Foote
(Tokyo University)

Professor
Shozo Ota
(Tokyo University)

Professor
Noboru Kashiwagi
(Chuo University)

Associate Professor
Yoko Tamura
(Ritsumeikan University)

Associate Professor
Mari Nagata
(Osaka University)

Intercollegiate Negotiation Competition Management Committee（NEGOCOM）
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