Author Question: When mediating a conflict, when is meeting separately with the parties useful? A) When the ... (Read 19 times)

c0205847 · **on:** Jul 6, 2018

When mediating a conflict, when is meeting separately with the parties useful?

A) When the parties agree on the root causes of the problem
B) When parties have equal status
C) When the parties have a history of recurring disputes

Question 2

When exploring options for resolution, what should the mediator do?

A) Focus on positions, not interests
B) Focus on interests, not positions
C) Focus on both interests and positions
D) Focus on one parties interests

FergA · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 6, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: C
Explanation: A) Incorrect. When the parties agree on the root causes of a problem, a separate meeting is unnecessary.
B) Incorrect. It is actually helpful if the parties have grossly unequal status.
C) Correct. Meeting separately with a mediator can help tone down the emotional nature of mediated discussions.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B
Explanation: A) Incorrect. The mediator should focus on interests, not positions.
B) Correct. This focus on interests allows for a more productive and collaborative mediation result. The parties are less likely to be tied to their particular positions.
C) Incorrect. The mediator should focus on interests, not positions.
D) Incorrect. The mediator should be impartial and not favor the interests of one side over the other.