A mediator attempting to negotiate a resolution to a commercial dispute has conceded that she is unable to move the dispute through the mediation process.Which of the following would the mediator most likely attribute as the main factor contributing to the failed mediation?

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The mediator's concession that she is unable to move the dispute through the mediation process suggests that the parties are stuck and no progress is being made. This is likely due to one or more parties being unwilling to compromise and resolve the issues quickly. A lack of effective negotiators or familiarity with the industry and the businesses may present challenges, but they are less likely to be the main factors contributing to a failed mediation. The absence of an arbitration clause does not necessarily mean that a mediation will fail.

A Mediator Attempting to Negotiate a Resolution to a Commercial