The third party that has been called in to help the union and management come to an agreement has asked that they continue to negotiate late into the evening as it appears they may be getting closer to an agreement. This is an example of:
A) mediation.
B) distribution.
C) arbitration.
D) conciliation.
E) integration.

Question

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This scenario is an example of conciliation, where a neutral third party is brought in to facilitate negotiations and help the parties reach an agreement. Mediation involves a neutral third party who assists the parties in reaching a mutually acceptable solution, but the mediator does not propose a solution or make a decision like an arbitrator would. Distribution and integration are not relevant concepts in this scenario.

The Third Party That Has Been Called in to Help