Although Final Offer Arbitration FOA)offers a Way Around Several of the Difficulties

question 67

Multiple Choice

Although final offer arbitration FOA) offers a way around several of the difficulties of conventional interest arbitration,a serious difficulty with this approach is that

• A)it can only be done on a "package" basis.
• B)arbitrators dislike it,because it's quicker and their fees are lower.
• C)the rate of negotiated settlements is low.
• D)it can foster a damaging "win- lose" mentality.
• E)it is often used in the U.S.

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