Mediation Process

Question 1

True or False~ the only way that a mediator can become involved in a dispute is for him or her to be appointed by a court of law or court of equity

Answer 1

This is incorrect; there are many ways in which a mediator may become involves in a dispute

Question 2

Why is the initiating of mediation and the mediator’s entry important

Answer 2

→ It can shape the way a party commits to mediation

→ And can provide an opportunity to create a solid foundation for negotiation

Question 3

When must a mediator terminate the mediation:

a. If one of the parties is being hard on a problem
b. When she or he is hungry or needs to pee
c. When a lawyer shouts “time out!”
d. When the mediator get bored of listening to the parties

Answer 3

None of the above

Question 4

Boulle & Kelly stated that there are several functions of separate meetings. This is not a function:

Answer 4

They allow the mediator to meet with each party and determine which of them the mediator should favour

Question 5

Boulle & Kelly recognized that there are some potential problems in relation to separate meeting. Which of the following is a safeguard in relation to separate meetings?

a. Commence separate meetings with open questions
b. Prepare the parties at the end of the separate meeting
c. Where there is separate meeting with one party, meet with the other party as well

Answer 5

All of the above