Musashi-style negotiations in business - set the game board before the battle begins

There are many analogies that have been made between business and combat, particularly in the area of negotiations.  Unfortunately, many of these analogies focus on how one must be as ruthless in business as they would in a life or death situation on the battlefield, with no thought given to honor, morals, or quarter given in pursuit of business goals.  This results often in an amoral approach ...