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Today's Terms
Consensus
Definition:
method of seeking the resolution of a multiple-party conflict or dispute, relying upon equal participation of all parties. The end goal is to develop an agreement, usually without voting, that all of the participants can live with.
Dispute Resolution (DR)
Definition:
A studied approach or procedural framework that analyzes the means by which disputes are handled within an organization.
Fact-finding
Definition:
Usually used in relation to negotiation, mediation, or arbitration of complex disputes. This is a process by which facts relevant to a dispute are determined. These can be ascertained by a neutral fact-finder, a joint fact-finding effort involving the cooperation of disputing parties, reliance upon the data of independent sources, or a mixture of these.
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