The Third Party That Has Been Called in to Help

question 83

Multiple Choice

The third party that has been called in to help the union and management come to an agreement has asked that they continue to negotiate late into the evening as it appears they may be getting closer to an agreement. This is an example of:

• A) mediation.
• B) distribution.
• C) arbitration.
• D) conciliation.
• E) integration.

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