Which of the following third parties...

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Question 1 of 270705eccef9dbacbc34ba4d45dca

Which of the following third parties utilized in alternative dispute resolution proceedings has the authority to make a binding decision?

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Question 1 of 27070

Which of the following third parties utilized in alternative dispute resolution proceedings has the authority to make a binding decision?

🔍 Key Concepts

• Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) roles and what each third party is allowed to do • Difference between helping parties reach agreement vs imposing a decision • Which ADR process most closely resembles a court’s power to issue a binding judgment

💭 Think About

• For each option, ask yourself: does this person mainly assists communication or can they decide the outcome even if one side disagrees? • Think about which role is often used in commercial contract disputes where parties agree in advance that they will be legally bound by the outcome. • Consider which roles are focused on gathering information or managing discussion, rather than choosing a winner and a loser.

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify which role’s decision is typically legally binding and enforceable, similar to a court judgment. • Double‑check that a mediator’s main job is to help the parties negotiate, not to issue a ruling. • Confirm that a fact-finder or facilitator usually provides information or structure, but does not normally impose a binding decision.

Question 1 of 27070

Which of the following third parties utilized in alternative dispute resolution proceedings has the authority to make a binding decision?

Mediator

Arbitrator

Fact-finder

Facilitator