Choices Behind Doors

What does ADR stand for in legal terms?

• Alternative Dispute Resolution

• Alternative Decision Review

• Advanced Dispute Resolution

• Advanced Decision Review

Which of the following is a process that allows parties to resolve disputes outside of the court?

• Litigation

• Mediation

• Prosecution

• Sentencing

Which of the following is NOT a method of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)?

• Negotiation

• Mediation

• Arbitration

• Litigation

In which method of ADR does a third party impose a decision to resolve the dispute?

• Negotiation

• Mediation

• Arbitration

• Litigation

Which ADR method involves a discussion between parties to jointly reach an agreement without a third party?

• Mediation

• Arbitration

• Negotiation

• Litigation

What is a key benefit of ADR compared to litigation?

• More expensive

• Slower process

• Quicker and less expensive

• Less confidential

In mediation, what role does the third party play?

• Imposes a decision

• Helps to reach an agreement

• Acts as a judge

• Provides legal advice

What is a key difference between litigation and ADR?

• Litigation is private, ADR is public.

• Litigation is public, ADR is private/confidential.

• Both are public processes.

• Both are private processes.

How can ADR protect individuals compared to litigation?

• By making proceedings public.

• By protecting people's identity or business reputation.

• By increasing legal costs.

• By prolonging the resolution process.

Why might a business use an arbitration clause in consumer agreements?

• To ensure disputes are resolved in court.

• To require parties to go to arbitration instead of litigation.

• To make disputes more public.

• To avoid any form of dispute resolution.