A Key Difference Between a Mediator and an Arbitrator Is

question 41

Multiple Choice

A key difference between a mediator and an arbitrator is that:

• A)a mediator is a lawyer who represents either labour or management in a labour dispute,while an arbitrator is an impartial advisor who listens to both sides of the dispute and offers suggestions that help the two parties reach a mutually acceptable agreement.
• B)a mediator is an unpaid volunteer,while an arbitrator is a paid professional.
• C)a mediator is appointed by labour and management,while an arbitrator is appointed by the federal government under terms set forth in the Taft-Hartley Act.
• D)an arbitrator can settle a labour-management dispute by rendering a binding decision,while a mediator can only make suggestions and encourage the two sides in a dispute to continue negotiating.

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