There Are a Number of Distinct Parts to the Arbitration

question 4

Multiple Choice

There are a number of distinct parts to the Arbitration Act 1996. Match up the sections with their meaning
-Powers of the court

• A)The AA 1950 allowed for either party to the proceedings to have questions of law authoritatively determined by the High Court through the procedure of ' case stated '
• B)Section 30 provides that, unless the parties agree otherwise, the arbitrator can rule on questions relating to jurisdiction in certain situations
• C)Where one party seeks to start a court action, contrary to a valid arbitration agreement, then the other party may request the court to stay the litigation in favour of the arbitration agreement under ss 9-11 of the AA 1998
• D)It is signifi cant that most of the provisions set out in the AA 1996 are not compulsory

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Definitions:

Tall Hierarchies

Organizational structures with multiple levels of management and authority, sometimes leading to slower decision-making processes.

Employee Empowerment

Practices that give employees more autonomy, responsibility, and authority over their work, aiming to increase engagement and productivity.

Centralized Structures

Organizational designs where decision-making authority is consolidated at the top levels of management, leading to a hierarchy of control and limited autonomy lower down.

Decentralized

Refers to the distribution of decision-making powers away from a central authority, allowing for greater input and autonomy at the local or divisional levels.