Conciliation

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Understanding Conciliation: A Quiz

Test your knowledge on the concept of conciliation and its processes through this engaging quiz!

Learn about:

  • The definition and function of conciliation.
  • The strengths and weaknesses of this dispute resolution method.
  • Key characteristics and participant roles in conciliation.
10 Questions2 MinutesCreated by MediatingMinds24
What is conciliation?
Where a third party helps the other parties reach an agreement that will end the dispute, the third party can make suggestions and offer advice. This resolution is not legally binding.
A method where a third party is appointed to listen to both sides of a dispute and make a decision for the parties that is legally binding.
A method where a third party does not interfere or persuade but helps the other parties to reach a settled agreement
A method where a third party (who is specialised) makes decisions for the other parties that is legally binding.
Strength of conciliation
It is an informal atmosphere.
More flexible for the parties to resolve disputes
One party may dominate the other
Decisions are legally binding
Is the outcome of conciliation legally binding?
True
False
A conciliator can offer suggestions and advice to parties?
True
False
Is conciliation time and cost efficient?
False
True!
Is the participation and willingness of parties required to be able to reach a resolution?
True, the conciliator can only make suggestions but it is up to the other parties to reach an agreement
False, conciliators decide the outcome.
Is conciliation held in a courtroom?
True, conciliation is formal, therefore it is held in a courtroom
False, conciliation is not held in a court room, thus helping to ease stress that the parties may be feeling
Is conciliation confidential?
True, due to the nature of conciliation, parties are able to avoid the publicity that would come with being in a court or tribunal hearing
False, conciliation is open to the public because it is an informal means of dispute resolution
The conciliator has no power to order the parties to reach a decision?
True
False
Is a conciliator someone with specialist knowledge?
False, conciliators know little about conflict resolutions and only gain knowledge through listening to the parties.
True, conciliators are specialised with knowledge on the subject matters.
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