Through a matrix design, it was shown, how each negotiation strategy applied by
the buyers impacted the negotiation setting between buyers and suppliers. It was
found that the distributive strategy was applied expediently in arm’s length
relationships, although this did lead to attempts of manipulation. With arm’s length
relationships generally being transparent and comparable concerning cost and price
structures, it was although deemed as an overkill to proceed with integrative
bargaining strategies, as this would lead to both too many resources expended on
nursing suppliers, but also the often relevant danger of the other party exploiting the
focal party.