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Dispute Resolution

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Negotiation refers to...

a)

a process that occurs when a third party participates in the resolution of a dispute and attempts to resolve the differences through discussion

b)

a formalised set of steps whereby the employee and employer can resolve matters relating to complaints about wages, hours, working conditions or disciplinary action

c)

a method of resolving disputes whereby discussions between the parties result in a compromise and a formal or informal agreement about a dispute

d)

a means of dispute resolution involving an independent third party (such as a commissioner of the Fair Work Commission) hearing both arguments in a dispute and determining the outcome

2.

Arbitration refers to...

a)

a process that occurs when a third party participates in the resolution of a dispute and attempts to resolve the differences through discussion

b)

the confidential discussion of issues in a non-threatening environment, in the presence of a neutral, objective third party, who helps the parties in dispute to work towards an agreement, but does not offer suggestions or solutions

c)

a method of resolving disputes whereby discussions between the parties result in a compromise and a formal or informal agreement about a dispute

d)

a means of dispute resolution involving an independent third party (such as a commissioner of the Fair Work Commission) hearing both arguments in a dispute and determining the outcome

3.

Mediation refers to...

a)

a process that occurs when a third party participates in the resolution of a dispute and attempts to resolve the differences through discussion

b)

the confidential discussion of issues in a non-threatening environment, in the presence of a neutral, objective third party, who helps the parties in dispute to work towards an agreement, but does not offer suggestions or solutions

c)

a method of resolving disputes whereby discussions between the parties result in a compromise and a formal or informal agreement about a dispute

d)

a means of dispute resolution involving an independent third party (such as a commissioner of the Fair Work Commission) hearing both arguments in a dispute and determining the outcome

4.

Disputes can lead to...

a)

Strikes

b)

Lock-Outs

c)

Boycotts

d)

Nothing

5.

F_______ W______ C________ will control arbitrations

(a)  

6.

Types of industrial action employees can take includes...

a)

Picketlines

b)

Work Bans

c)

Strike

d)

Lock Out

7.

Provide at least 2 reasons for causes of disputes...

4 lines
8.

Correct order of Dispute Resolution

a)

1

Discuss issue with management

2

Negotiating

3

Mediation

4

Arbitration

b)

1

Discuss issue with management

2

Mediation

3

Negotiating

4

Arbitration

c)

1

Negotiating

2

Discuss issue with management

3

Mediation

4

Arbitration

d)

1

Discuss issue with management

2

Negotiating

3

Arbitration

4

Mediation

9.

Mediation is a formal method of Dispute Resolution.

The impartial 3rd party ....

a)

Makes a final decision

b)

Offers suggestions

c)

Allows the parties to come to their own agreement

d)

Decision is binding

10.

Decision is made and legally binding

a)

Arbitration

b)

Mediation

c)

Negotation

11.

Parties come to their own agreements

a)

Arbitration

b)

Mediation

c)

Negotation

12.

Compared to arbitration, mediation provides disputing parties

with more/less control over the final resolution.

(a)