Which of the Following Statements About an Arbitrator Is True

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about an arbitrator is true?

• A)The arbitrator usually encourages the disputing parties to compromise on their demands,but cannot force the parties to do so.
• B)The arbitrator has the unilateral power to issue a binding decision on the disputing parties,regardless of whether the parties agree with the decision.
• C)Arbitration has no discovery so a case that may have been settled during a conventional lawsuit might drag on.
• D)The arbitrator role is only useful before a lawsuit is filed by the parties.

Understand the principles and legal framework of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) including arbitration and mediation.

Recognize the advantages and disadvantages of ADR over traditional litigation.

Identify the circumstances under which arbitration is preferred and its enforceability within legal and contractual contexts.

Distinguish between different types of ADR (arbitration, mediation, negotiation) and their respective processes and outcomes.

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Definitions:

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