Conflict avoidance, mangement and dispute resolution procedures Flashcards

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Name some different forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution?

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  • Mediation
  • Conciliation
  • Negotiation
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Name some formal methods of dispute resolution?

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  • Arbitration
  • Litigation
  • Adjudication
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What would your considerations be prior to selecting a form of dispute resolution?

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  • the cost of dispute resolution to the claim being sought
  • the timescales involved
  • the impact on business relationships and reputation
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What is Conciliation?

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  • The dispute resolution process is similar to mediation and relies on an independent third party to aid reaching an agreement
  • The conciliator has no authority to seek evidence or call witnesses
  • Conciliators are not able to make binding decisions
  • The conciliators role is to act primarily as the messenger and to encourage diplomacy
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What is mediation?

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  • This is an alternative form of dispute resolution and relies on bringing in an impartial third party to mediate and guide a decision
  • The mediator tries to encourage a coming together of parties in order to facilitate a decision as opposed to acting only as a messenger which is the key differentiator between mediation and conciliation
  • Mediation encourages the coming together of parties and reaching 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 is negotiation?

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  • Negotiation is where parties reach an agreement through an informal private or facilitated discussion
  • Both parties will agree to settle the dispute either at a high level or in detail and agree to be bound by the settlement
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What is adjudication?

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  • Adjudication is a statutory for of dispute resolution procedure available in the united kingdom.
  • It is a relatively simple and efficient method of resolving disputes without engaging in lengthy and expensive court proceedings
  • Adjudication relies on an independent third party who considers the claims of both parties
  • A binding decision is made by the adjudicator which can be appealed either through litigation or arbitration
  • it has the advantage of being time sensitive with a decision being made within 28 days
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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)
  • The addendum to the construction act (The local democracy economic development and construction act 2009)
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Which contracts does adjudication apply to?

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

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What if a building contract does not contain provisions for adjudication?

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  • Parties still have the statutory right to adjudication assuming the contract qualifies under the construction act.
  • Failing this the scheme for construction contracts will apply in its entirety.
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Please explain your understanding of the arbitration process?

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  • Arbitration is a procedure for the resolution of disputes which is under control of the parties.
  • Certain conditions must be met for example 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 undertaken in a private setting meaning the reputations of both parties can be preserved to an extent.
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