conciliation

Question 1

definition

Answer 1

a non-judicial dispute resolution method involving an independent third party, known as a conciliator, who possesses specialist knowledge about the type of dispute in question and assists parties in a dispute to reach a resolution

Question 2

appropriateness

Answer 2

• a relationship needs to be maintained between parties
• parties are willing to discuss issues
• there is an admission of responsibility

Question 3

non-appropriateness

Answer 3

• parties are highly emotional
• there is a history of violence
• there is a power imbalance
• parties want a binding result to their dispute