Facilitative Mediator

Question 1

Name one argument that a facilitative mediator would NOT make:

Answer 1

→ An evaluative mediation does not work as well as other methods because
→ evaluative mediators do not arrange for snacks during breaks,
→ which means the parties tend to be more on edge because they are hungry

Question 2

A mediator who focuses on getting the parties to negotiate directly with each other and who only intervenes to make the negotiation more productive is most likely to be characterized as the following kind of mediator by Boulle and Kelly:

Answer 2

Facilitative Mediator

Question 3

A facilitative mediator’s role includes:

Answer 3

Encouraging parties to avoid positions and negotiate with reference to underlying needs and interests

Question 4

A facilitative mediator’s role includes:

Answer 4

Conducting the process, maintaining dialogue between the parties, and enhancing the negotiation process

Question 5

Of the four general types of mediators discussed by Boulle & Kelly, which of the following types of mediators would be best suited for a business dispute where there are no emotional issues?

Answer 5

Facilitative mediator