ADR

ADR stands for

• Automated Discovery Response

• Alternative Discovery Response

• Alternative Dispute Resolution

• Automated Dispute Resolution

What method of ADR is used in the following example?

Joe and Jane are neighbors. Jane is playing her music too loud. Joe calls Jane and asks her to stop playing her music so loud. Jane doesn't think it is loud. She suggests that they contact Bob, president of the neighborhood association, to help them resolve their problem. Joe and Jane met with Bob. Bob suggests Jane keep her volume level at 4 past 10. Jane refuses to agree. Joe and Jane walk away without agreeing to a solution.

• arbitration

• mediation

• negotiation

• trial

What method of ADR is used in the following example?

Sam works at Target. Sam doesn't get scheduled as much as he'd like. Sam speaks with his manager, Chris. He asks for more shifts. Chris denies Sam's request. Sam believes he is being discriminated against due to his race. When Sam was hired, his contract stated that all conflicts would be resolved through a neutral third-party who would make the decision for both parties. Dave is the chosen third-party. Dave listens to both sides and decides that Sam is being discriminated against. He tells Chris that he needs to schedule Sam more.

• Negotiation

• Mediation

• Arbitration

• Trial

Disadvantages of going to court to resolve a problem include:

• a. There is no resolution in court.

• b. Going to court can take a long time.

• c. Going to court can be expensive.

• d. All of the above.

• e. Both b + c

What method of ADR is the decision legally binding?

• Arbitration
• Mediation
• Negotiation
• Conciliation

What method of ADR does the third party facilitate discussions but does not enter the the arena of the dispute as either a judge or a conciliator?

• Conciliation

• Mediation

• Arbitration

• Negotiation

Is ADR cheaper than taking a case to court?

• Yes
• No

What is a negative of negotiation?

• Less formal
• Quick
  Cheap
• Imbalance of power betwee parties

What is a negative of Arbitration?

• The decision is binding
• No appeal system
• Cheaper than a court

A dispute resolution method where a mediator assists parties to exchange ideas, information or possible alternatives

• Mediation

• Conciliation

• Arbitration

• Facilitation