Im working in my class in global studies and we are covering Human Rights. I cant find the answers to this question from the resources I had provided. Also, if you can could you give me an example so I understand better?
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of negotiation, Arbitration, and Mediation?
Im working in my class in global studies and we are covering Human Rights. I cant find the answers to this question from the resources I had provided. Also, if you can could you give me an example so I understand better?
Thanx!
on Aug 30th, 2009 at 10:58 am
Simon Edhouse - how not to negotiate
The advantages of negotiation are that it limits the number of players to those involved in the dispute. This allows for a focused approach to problem solving. The disadvantage is that if the viewpoints of the parties are to distant then progress is difficult to achieve.
Arbitration allows a third party to resolve disputes between two or more parties. The advantage of this system is that it allows a neutral party to decide on a resolution to the the matter presented which is binding upon all parties. The disadvantage is there are often differences with regard to who the arbitrator will be and as a result it introduces a new set of conflicts. Additionally, the personal bias of the arbitrator may lead to a ruling which is not fair but none the less binding upon all parties.
Mediation has the advantage of allowing a neutral third party assist in helping find a resolution to conflicts. In short a mediator cannot force parties to accept a resolution but he or she can guide the parties to work from points of mutual agreement. The disadvantage to mediation is that the mediator cannot enforce any decision and may loose credibility if no resolution is found to the problem. Additionally, a mediator may suffer from the same bias problem as an arbitrator.