The Public Affairs Function as We Know It Today Was

question 32

Multiple Choice

The public affairs function as we know it today was an outgrowth of:

• A) the Depression
• B) environmental laws.
• C) a leading professional trade organization.
• D) the social activism begun decades ago.

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Definitions:

Arbitration

A form of dispute resolution where a neutral third party (the arbitrator) makes a binding decision to settle a conflict.

Adjudication

The legal process of resolving a dispute or deciding a case.

Facilitation

The process or action of making an operation or activity easier or more convenient, often in group settings or discussions.

Mediation

A conflict resolution method involving a neutral third party who assists disputing parties in reaching a voluntary, mutually satisfactory agreement.