Conflict avoidance, management and dispute resolution procedures

Question 1

Are the forms of ADR?

Answer 1

Adjudication
Mediation
Arbitration

Question 2

What are the differences of arbitration and adjudication?

Answer 2

Adjudication - Fast decision (witihn 28 days )
Adjudication - is binding unless it’s over overturned
Adjudication - Cheaper

Arbitration - Is binding

Question 3

Whats the difference between adjudication and mediation?

Answer 3

Mediation -involves appointing a neutral, independent trained mediator.
Mediation is shorter
Mediation is not as formal
Mediation has lower cost

Question 4

What is dispute resolution?

Answer 4

Process of resolving a dispute or conflict between different parties.

Question 5

What are some of the most common causes of disputes?

Answer 5

• Errors and conflicting information
• Lack of knowledge of or understanding of contractual obligations
• Poorly defined change control procedures
• Contract errors
• Poor contract administration
• Poor quality of workmanship
• Delays to payments / non-payment of claims
• Nonconformity of contractual obligations

Question 6

Can you list the main dispute resolution processes?

Answer 6

• Litigation
• Arbitration
• Adjudication
• Mediation
• Not Negotiation as it does not involve a third-party intervention to settle.