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ADR is a more casual process than litigation. True / False
Four ADR mechanisms are
A disadvantage of ADR is
The outcome of mediation is binding on the parties only if both parties agree.
True / False
5. The role of an arbitrator is to help the parties to a dispute reach their own resolutions.
True / False
6. One of a mediator’s role is to decide which party is legally correct. True / False
7. The role of an arbitrator is most comparable to that of a / an
a. Judge b. Facilitator c. Guide
8. The role of the mediator is to
a. To offer a solution to the parties b. To facilitate discussion without taking a side
c. To investigate the issue
9. Bargaining is a common feature of negotiation. True / False
10. Caucus is a stage in
a. Arbitration b. Mediation c Conciliation
11. An importance of caucus is
12. Which of the following disputes is most likely to utilize an ADR method?
a. Divorce b. Child custody c. Contract dispute
13. Mediation is a negotiation carried out with the assistance of a third party. True / False
14. Which of the following ADR methods is quasi-judicial?
a. Arbitration b. Conciliation c. Mediation d. Negotiation
15. The arbitral award shall be made a. Orally b. In writing
16. Which of the following is non-binding?
a. Arbitration b. Mediation c. Negotiation d. B and C
17. Both conciliation and mediation are non-judicial. True / False
18. Two advantages of ADR are
19. Arbitrators must act in accordance with the rules of natural justice else the arbitral award
can be challenged. True / False
20. The ADR mechanism that is most suitable for resolving family disputes is
a. Arbitration b. Mediation
21. Caucus refers to a
a. Joint session b. Private session c. Both
22. What does BATNA stand for?
23. ADR reduces the burden upon the
24. A conciliator is appointed by
a. The parties to the dispute b. The Civil Court
25. The arbitral award can be challenged if it is in conflict with public policy. True / False
1. True
2. Arbitration, Mediation, Negotiation, Conciliation
3. True
4. False
5. False
6. A. Judge
7. B. To facilitate discussion without taking a side
8. True
9. B. Mediation
10. C. Contract dispute
11. To ask personal questions, improve trust, decrease tension, provide explanations and
clarifications etc.
12. True
13. A. Arbitration
14. There’s no recourse from a bad decision (binding ADR), non-binding ADR may add time
and cost, it may not safeguard the legal rights of parties
15. B. In writing
16. D. B and C
17. True
18. It’s time- saving, economical, promotes confidentiality, preserves relationships, promotes
flexibility and control etc.
19. True
20. B. Mediation
21. B. Private session
22. Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement
23. Court
24. A. The parties to the dispute
25. True