Arbitration is an alternative dispute resolution where the disputing parties agree to appoint an impartial arbitrator based on the person's expertise and reputation. The arbitrator settles a commercial dispute by means of a final and binding award. Arbitration is considered to be international when the facts involved extend beyond a single national jurisdiction. The distinction between domestic and international arbitration is important because it affects the enforcement of the award. Why should the parties in conflict trust the judgment of the arbitrator? When a dispute must go to arbitration, what does this say about the conflict-resolution skills of the managers and professionals involved in the dispute? In what way is an arbitrator supposed to have a role like a referee or umpire at a sporting event