It is cost-effective

It is confidential

It guarantees a final decision

It helps preserve relationships

The mediator makes a final ruling

The mediator helps parties communicate and negotiate a mutual agreement

The mediator only listens and does not intervene

The mediator forces parties to compromise

It is more expensive than litigation

It always leads to a legally binding decision

It may involve revealing sensitive information

It is a very formal process

When the dispute involves a high level of emotion

When only one party wants a solution

When the dispute is between companies, not individuals

When the law requires immediate court intervention

To make one party accept the other party's demands

To eliminate the need for legal contracts

To delay the negotiation process

To ensure contract terms are fair and meet everyone’s needs

By making the final decision on property disputes

By reducing the need for legal costs

By ensuring that only the buyer’s needs are met

By increasing the complexity of contracts

Joint venture disputes

Shareholder rights issues

Contractual disputes

All of the above

It focuses on court-mandated decisions

It is only useful for large companies

It helps resolve disputes like wage issues and employee complaints

It is a slow and costly process

It takes longer than a lawsuit

The mediator has complete control over the outcome

It allows both parties to retain control over the decision-making process

It is more public than court proceedings