1. Arbitration has become increasingly common in recent decades, in part because _______.

Multiple Choice

a)an increasing number of states has adopted statutes requiring mandatory arbitration for certain types of disputes

b)mandatory arbitration, while requiring substantially less time than litigation, always provides speedy justice

c)states do not require arbitrators to follow established rules of evidence

d)parties frame the issues to be resolved and define the scope of an arbitrator's powers but are not bound by the resulting award

e) the ablest arbitrator usually is incapable of bringing the same experience and competence to bear upon the determination of a grievance

2.Which of the following is not grounds for vacating or setting aside an arbitration award according to Section 10 of the Federal Arbitration Act?

Multiple Choice

a)The award was procured by corruption, fraud, or other undue means.

b)The arbitrators were obviously partial or corrupt.

c)The arbitrators exceeded their powers or so imperfectly executed them that a mutual, final, and definite award upon the subject matter submitted was not made.

d)The arbitration award was a result of voluntary arbitration, which was not mandated by legislation.

e)The arbitrators were guilty of misconduct in refusing to postpone the hearing, upon sufficient cause shown, or in refusing to hear evidence pertinent and material to the controversy or by engaging in any other misbehavior by which the rights of any party have been prejudiced.

3

Which of the following elements of principled, interest-based negotiation suggests that the disputing parties should apply accepted standards to the topic negotiated?

Multiple Choice

a)Legitimacy

b)Commitment

c)Interests

d)Alternatives

e)Options