Preview Questions Dispute Resolution Specialist | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: What is the significance of "conflict de-escalation" in legal negotiations, and how can it be achieved?

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It focuses on quick resolutions without considering the parties' interests

It is the process of making demands to weaken the other party's position

It involves reducing tension and creating a collaborative environment, allowing for better outcomes

It allows the parties to avoid addressing the main issue in favor of side discussions

Question 2: What is the "Nash equilibrium" in negotiation, and how can a negotiator use this concept to assess the optimal strategy for both parties?

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The Nash equilibrium is irrelevant if one party has more power

The Nash equilibrium occurs when both parties' strategies are optimal, and the negotiator should aim for a mutually beneficial outcome where neither party can improve their situation without disadvantaging the other

The Nash equilibrium applies only in competitive negotiations

The Nash equilibrium always results in one party losing

Question 3: How does a "med-arb" hybrid process work in dispute resolution?

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It is a form of litigation in which the mediator makes binding decisions

It involves both mediation and arbitration: first mediation, then arbitration if mediation fails

It is used when the parties do not agree on a neutral third party

It involves an arbitrator who is also the mediator, deciding the case at the start

Question 4: What is the role of "third-party intervention" in conflict resolution, and when should it be employed to manage a conflict effectively?

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Third-party intervention should only be used in international disputes

Third-party intervention should only be used when the parties request it

Third-party intervention is irrelevant unless the conflict involves violence

Third-party intervention can help break deadlocks, provide objective feedback, and facilitate communication when the parties are unable to resolve the conflict themselves

Question 5: What is the importance of "neutrality" in mediation?

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Neutrality only applies when the parties agree on all terms beforehand

The mediator must remain neutral and impartial, not favoring either party during the process

Neutrality is important only when there is a clear winner in the case

Neutrality means the mediator will automatically accept one party's offer

Question 6: How should a negotiator handle "zombie offers," or proposals that are not realistic or meant to stall the process?

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The negotiator should ignore the offer and wait for the other party to provide a better proposal

The negotiator should accept the zombie offer to expedite the process

The negotiator should challenge the zombie offer aggressively

The negotiator should acknowledge the offer, redirect the discussion, and refocus on realistic proposals that align with the goals of both parties