A tacit bargaining situation is also referred to as a "mixed-motive" situation because there is simultaneous pressure to cooperate and compete.

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In a tacit bargaining situation, parties are motivated to cooperate in order to achieve mutual gains, but also motivated to compete in order to capture a larger share of the gains for themselves. This mixed motive creates a complex interaction between the parties.

A Tacit Bargaining Situation Is Also Referred to as a "Mixed-Motive