SOLACE: A Framework for Electronic Negotiations

Abstract

Most existing frameworks for electronic negotiations today are tied to specific negotiation systems for which they were developed, preventing them from being applied to other negotiation scenarios. Thus, the evaluation of electronic negotiation systems is difficult as each one is based on a different framework. Additionally, each developer has to design a new framework for any system to be developed, leading to a 'reinvention of the wheel'. This paper presents SOLACE-a generic framework for multi-issue negotiations, which can be applied to a variety of negotiation scenarios. In contrast with other frameworks for electronic negotiations, SOLACE supports hybrid systems in which the negotiation participants can be humans, agents or a combination of the two. By recognizing the importance of strategies in negotiations and incorporating a time attribute in negotiation proposals, SOLACE enhances existing approaches and provides a foundation for the flexible electronic negotiation systems of the future.

Designing and Implementation of an Online System for Electronic Contract Negotiation Based on Electronic Signature

“…In 2005, started from the angle of web services, T. Bui et al put up with the online negotiation platform structure model and negotiation process [4]. In 2006, taking SOLACE as a standard, O. Abass et al proposed a universal and multi-issues negotiation frame to satisfy the need of electronic negotiation system [5][6]. In 2007, T. Kwok et al designed a web-based and e-mail driven electronic contract management system supporting both internal and intra-enterprises workflows, and was used in several IBM pilot programs [7].…”