The answer is compromise as they're seeking a solution that will satisy everyone.
Question 14
Which of the following would not be considered a contract? Select TWO
Options:
A.
A written agreement between two robbers to rob a bank which states that the money gained would be split evenly between the two.
B.
a domestic agreement between two parents about who will pick the kids up from school
C.
a phone call between a supplier and buyer in which the buyer agrees to purchase 100 teddy bears from the supplier for £100.
D.
a written document in which Paul agrees to clean Freda's house for £10
E.
an email chain between a buyer and supplier which includes a PO and Invoice
Answer:
A, B
Explanation:
Explanation:
Explanation
The correct answers are; A written agreement between two robbers to rob a bank which states that the money gained would be split evenly between the two AND a domestic agreement between two parents about who will pick the kids up from school. There are 3 instances when a contract isn't considered a contract and these are; illegal activity (like example A), a social or domestic arrange-ment (like example B) and when something is an 'Invitation to Treat'. See p.2-3 Remember con-tracts don't have to be written - they can be verbal (example C), the exchange doesn't have to be fair (example D) and it can be implied by conduct (example E).
Question 15
Which of the following will you put into box 8?
Options:
A.
Mediation
B.
Arbitration
C.
Litigation
D.
Negotiation
Answer:
A
Explanation:
Explanation:
Explanation
The correct answers are as follows:
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This is mediation - there's a third party with no powers. The answer can't be negotiation as negotiation doesn't have a third party. The answer can't be litigation or arbitration as the third party here does have decision making power.
Question 16
Which of the following is not a form of ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution)?
Options:
A.
mediation
B.
negotiation
C.
arbitration
D.
conciliation
Answer:
B
Explanation:
Explanation:
Explanation
Negotiation isn't an alternative dispute resolution because it's supposed to be the 'default' dispute resolution- the one you automatically do when a problem occurs. Only if negotiation fails should you turn to ADR. P. 142