Conflict Avoidance Flashcards

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Name some forms of ADR

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  • Mediation
  • Conciliation
  • Negotiation
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Name some formal methods of dispute resolutions

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  • Arbitration
  • Litigation
  • Adjudication
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What would your considerations be prior to selecting a form of ADR

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  • Cost
  • Time
  • Impact on business relationship
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What is concilliation

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  • This method is similar to mediation and relies upon a third party
  • Conciliators have no authority to seek evidence
  • Conciliators are not able to make binding decisions
  • The conciliators help the parties come to a solutions
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What is mediation

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  • Relies on bringing a third party in to mediate and guide a decision
  • The mediator tries to encourage a decision and sometimes offers a solution unlike conciliation which is like a messenger
  • Mediation encourages coming together to reach an agreement
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What is dispute resolution

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  • Actions and processes taken to resolve contractual disagreements between parties
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What enforces the requirement for a building contract to contain provisions for adjudication

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  • The housing grants, construction and regeneration ACT 1996 (Construction ACT)
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Which contracts does adjudication apply to?

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It applies to all contracts entered into after the act commenced within England, Scotland and Wales

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What if a building contract does not include provision for adjudication

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  • Parties still have the statutory right to adjudication assuming the contract qualifies under the construction act
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Explain your understanding of the arbitration process

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  • Arbitration is a procedure for the resolution of disputes which is under the control of the parties
  • Certain conditions must be met for examples a genuine dispute or difference between the parties must have occurred with an award being capable of enforcement
  • A binding agreement must be reached to escalate the matter to arbitration
  • The proceedings are undertake in a private setting meaning the reputations of both parties can be preserved to an extent
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