Question 1

Define alternative dispute resolution (ADR).

Accepted Answer

Not every dispute will be litigated in c

Question 2

Conciliation is also known as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  mediation 
B)  arbitration 
C)  negotiation 
D)  mitigation 
A)  mediation 
B)  arbitration 
C)  negotiation 
D)  mitigation

Question 3

In union negotiations, often the parties become so angry with each other, perceiving the other side to be recalcitrant and unwilling to be open to effective discussion of a given point, that it is more productive to allow a disinterested third party to go back and forth between the parties, speaking to each, to get them to focus on the real issues and reach an agreement. This is an example of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  conciliation 
B)  mediation 
C)  mock trial 
D)  arbitration 
A)  conciliation 
B)  mediation 
C)  mock trial 
D)  arbitration

Question 4

Explain with an example, mediation.

Accepted Answer

Mediation is one of the three most commo

Question 5

Which of the following is true regarding the decision reached by the arbitrator in the case of binding arbitration?

Accepted Answer

A)  The decision need not be consistent with the concept of stare decisis. 
B)  For binding agreements the arbitrator should be a lawyer. 
C)  The decision can be reviewed if the parties do not like the decision. 
D)  The decision reached by the arbitrator is known as an endorsement. 
A)  The decision need not be consistent with the concept of stare decisis. 
B)  For binding agreements the arbitrator should be a lawyer. 
C)  The decision can be reviewed if the parties do not like the decision. 
D)  The decision reached by the arbitrator is known as an endorsement.

Question 6

Agreements the EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) makes with employers locally, regionally, or nationally, under which the employer has an identified contact point with EEOC for scheduling the mediation of claims filed by employees with EEOC are known as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  Universal Agreements to Litigate 
B)  General Agreements for Claim Resolution 
C)  Universal Agreements to Mediate 
D)  General Agreements for Equal Employment Opportunity Universal Agreements to Mediate (UAMs), are agreements the EEOC makes with employers locally, regionally, or nationally, under which the employer has an identified contact point with EEOC for scheduling the mediation of claims filed by employees with EEOC. 
A)  Universal Agreements to Litigate 
B)  General Agreements for Claim Resolution 
C)  Universal Agreements to Mediate 
D)  General Agreements for Equal Employment Opportunity Universal Agreements to Mediate (UAMs), are agreements the EEOC makes with employers locally, regionally, or nationally, under which the employer has an identified contact point with EEOC for scheduling the mediation of claims filed by employees with EEOC.

Question 7

Discuss the need for alternative dispute resolution (ADR).

Accepted Answer

Our becoming a more litigious society ha

Question 8

Discuss minitrials. How is it different from mock trials?

Accepted Answer

A minitrial is an alternative dispute re

Question 9

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), has instituted mandatory mediation of all suitable claims filed with the agency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

This mechanism is used by administrative agencies wishing to avoid protracted litigation with interested groups over regulations which the agency wants to issue. Identify the dispute resolution method in the discussion.

Accepted Answer

A)  Summary jury trial 
B)  Minitrials 
C)  Mock trials 
D)  Regulatory Negotiation 
A)  Summary jury trial 
B)  Minitrials 
C)  Mock trials 
D)  Regulatory Negotiation

Question 11

Generally panels of arbitrators comprise an odd number of arbitrators.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Arbitration was primarily utilized:

Accepted Answer

A)  for baseball disputes. 
B)  by unions. 
C)  for international trade disputes. 
D)  by public limited companies. 
A)  for baseball disputes. 
B)  by unions. 
C)  for international trade disputes. 
D)  by public limited companies.

Question 13

Conciliation simply involves the parties talking to each other about their dispute, either orally or in writing, in an effort to reach a resolution of the conflict.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The decision reached by an arbitrator is called an award.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

If conciliation doesn't work, the next logical step after conciliation is summary jury trial.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is the largest arbitration organization in the U.S?

Accepted Answer

A)  Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service 
B)  Chicago International Dispute Resolution Association 
C)  American Arbitration Association 
D)  Commercial Arbitration and Mediation Centre for the Americas (CAMC
A)  
A)  Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service 
B)  Chicago International Dispute Resolution Association 
C)  American Arbitration Association 
D)  Commercial Arbitration and Mediation Centre for the Americas (CAMC
A)

Question 17

What is arbitration?

Accepted Answer

Arbitration is one of the three most com

Question 18

Discuss the structure and functioning of the American Arbitration Association.

Accepted Answer

The American Arbitration Association, th

Question 19

_____ agreements are almost always included in international commercial transactions as a way of avoiding international litigation.

Accepted Answer

A)  Conciliation 
B)  Binding arbitration 
C)  Mediation 
D)  Nonbinding arbitration 
A)  Conciliation 
B)  Binding arbitration 
C)  Mediation 
D)  Nonbinding arbitration

Question 20

Which of the following statements is true regarding arbitration?

Accepted Answer

A)  It does not involve a third party. 
B)  It may be binding or nonbinding. 
C)  The parties involved in the dispute attempt to resolve their conflict on their own. 
D)  It is the cheapest and the easiest ADR mechanism. 
A)  It does not involve a third party. 
B)  It may be binding or nonbinding. 
C)  The parties involved in the dispute attempt to resolve their conflict on their own. 
D)  It is the cheapest and the easiest ADR mechanism.

Define alternative dispute resolution (ADR).

Conciliation is also known as _____.

Explain with an example, mediation.

Which of the following is true regarding the decision reached by the arbitrator in the case of binding arbitration?

Agreements the EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) makes with employers locally, regionally, or nationally, under which the employer has an identified contact point with EEOC for scheduling the mediation of claims filed by employees with EEOC are known as _____.

Discuss the need for alternative dispute resolution (ADR).

Discuss minitrials. How is it different from mock trials?

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), has instituted mandatory mediation of all suitable claims filed with the agency.

This mechanism is used by administrative agencies wishing to avoid protracted litigation with interested groups over regulations which the agency wants to issue. Identify the dispute resolution method in the discussion.

Generally panels of arbitrators comprise an odd number of arbitrators.

Arbitration was primarily utilized:

Conciliation simply involves the parties talking to each other about their dispute, either orally or in writing, in an effort to reach a resolution of the conflict.

The decision reached by an arbitrator is called an award.

If conciliation doesn't work, the next logical step after conciliation is summary jury trial.

Which of the following is the largest arbitration organization in the U.S?

What is arbitration?

Discuss the structure and functioning of the American Arbitration Association.

_____ agreements are almost always included in international commercial transactions as a way of avoiding international litigation.

Which of the following statements is true regarding arbitration?

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Exam 2: Alternative Dispute Resolution

Define alternative dispute resolution (ADR).

Conciliation is also known as _____.

Explain with an example, mediation.

Which of the following is true regarding the decision reached by the arbitrator in the case of binding arbitration?

Agreements the EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) makes with employers locally, regionally, or nationally, under which the employer has an identified contact point with EEOC for scheduling the mediation of claims filed by employees with EEOC are known as _____.

Discuss the need for alternative dispute resolution (ADR).

Discuss minitrials. How is it different from mock trials?

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), has instituted mandatory mediation of all suitable claims filed with the agency.

This mechanism is used by administrative agencies wishing to avoid protracted litigation with interested groups over regulations which the agency wants to issue. Identify the dispute resolution method in the discussion.

Generally panels of arbitrators comprise an odd number of arbitrators.

Arbitration was primarily utilized:

Conciliation simply involves the parties talking to each other about their dispute, either orally or in writing, in an effort to reach a resolution of the conflict.

The decision reached by an arbitrator is called an award.

If conciliation doesn't work, the next logical step after conciliation is summary jury trial.

Which of the following is the largest arbitration organization in the U.S?

What is arbitration?

Discuss the structure and functioning of the American Arbitration Association.

_____ agreements are almost always included in international commercial transactions as a way of avoiding international litigation.

Which of the following statements is true regarding arbitration?

Introduction to the Business and Ethics Environment in a Diverse Society

The Court System and Legal Process

Administrative Law

Contracts and Sales

Torts

Property, Real and Personal

Business Crimes

Secured Transactions and Bankruptcy

Agency and Business Organizations

The Employment Relationship and Equal Employment Opportunity

Labor and Management Relations

Securities Regulation and Compliance

Antitrust and Trade Regulation

Intellectual Property

Environmental Law and Business

International Law and Business

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