Question 392General Subjects - 1st Asst/Chief
70% to passOne of the means of alternative dispute resolution regarding a collective bargaining agreement dispute is mediation. What is meant by mediation?
ASettlement reached as the result of litigation as part of a judicial proceeding in court.
BNegotiated settlement between company and union representatives facilitated by an impartial person.
CDirect, in-house negotiated settlement between company and union representatives to avoid litigation.
DAgreement to abide by a binding decision rendered by a company and union agreed-upon impartial person.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) Negotiated settlement between company and union representatives facilitated by an impartial person. Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution where an impartial third party, the mediator, assists the parties (in this case, the company and union representatives) in negotiating a mutually acceptable settlement to their dispute. The mediator facilitates the discussion and negotiation process, but does not impose a binding decision on the parties. The other options are incorrect because A) refers to a judicial proceeding, C) describes direct negotiation without a third-party mediator, and D) describes a binding arbitration process rather than mediation.
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