Conciliation

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Understanding Conciliation: A Quiz

Test your knowledge on the concept of conciliation and its processes through this engaging quiz!

Learn about:

The definition and function of conciliation.
The strengths and weaknesses of this dispute resolution method.
Key characteristics and participant roles in conciliation.

10 Questions2 MinutesCreated by MediatingMinds24

What is conciliation?

Where a third party helps the other parties reach an agreement that will end the dispute, the third party can make suggestions and offer advice. This resolution is not legally binding.

A method where a third party is appointed to listen to both sides of a dispute and make a decision for the parties that is legally binding.

A method where a third party does not interfere or persuade but helps the other parties to reach a settled agreement

A method where a third party (who is specialised) makes decisions for the other parties that is legally binding.

Strength of conciliation

It is an informal atmosphere.

More flexible for the parties to resolve disputes

One party may dominate the other

Decisions are legally binding

Is the participation and willingness of parties required to be able to reach a resolution?

True, the conciliator can only make suggestions but it is up to the other parties to reach an agreement

False, conciliators decide the outcome.

Is conciliation held in a courtroom?

True, conciliation is formal, therefore it is held in a courtroom

False, conciliation is not held in a court room, thus helping to ease stress that the parties may be feeling

Is conciliation confidential?

True, due to the nature of conciliation, parties are able to avoid the publicity that would come with being in a court or tribunal hearing

False, conciliation is open to the public because it is an informal means of dispute resolution

Is a conciliator someone with specialist knowledge?

False, conciliators know little about conflict resolutions and only gain knowledge through listening to the parties.

True, conciliators are specialised with knowledge on the subject matters.

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