Discuss CIPS L5M3 Exam Topic 2 Question 57

Perry is seeking a resolution to a conflict he has with his supplier. He wants a third party to make a binding and legally enforceable decision and wants the issue to remain confidential. He is considering litigation. Is this the best solution for Perry?

Ayes- litigation is the most appropriate for his requirements

Bno- Perry should try mediation

Cno- Perry should try Adjudication

Dno - Perry should try Conciliation

Suggested Answer: C

Perry should try adjudication. Litigation is public so there would be no confidentiality. Out of the four options only adjudication would provide Perry with what he needs; a binding decision which is confidential. See p.146 for more information on litigation.

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28 comments · newest first

Josephine 8 months ago

Mediation keeps it confidential and saves time.

Muriel 8 months ago

I agree, litigation can be too harsh.

Britt 8 months ago

I think Perry should go for mediation. Less stress.

Bev 9 months ago

I thought conciliation was just for informal disputes?

Lucia 9 months ago

Adjudication might be a good middle ground for him.

Filiberto 9 months ago

Wait, is litigation really the best option here? Seems risky.

Dominga 9 months ago

Totally agree, mediation is way better for confidentiality!

Leota 9 months ago

Litigation can be public, not confidential.

Gearldine 9 months ago

Litigation is the only way to go. Just make sure to bring your best lawyer and a good sense of humor - you're gonna need it!

Joanna 10 months ago

Conciliation? What is this, a couples therapy session? Perry needs a real solution, not a group hug.

Kenny 10 months ago

Adjudication could be a good compromise. Get a third party to make the call, but keep it a bit more private than full-blown litigation.

Colette 10 months ago

I vaguely remember that conciliation is more about facilitating communication, but I'm not sure if it meets Perry's need for a legally enforceable decision.

Mindy 10 months ago

I feel like adjudication might be a better fit since it provides a binding decision, but I can't recall if it guarantees confidentiality like Perry wants.

Carlee 10 months ago

I think mediation could be a good option since it allows for confidentiality and a more collaborative approach, but I'm not entirely sure if it's binding.

Lettie 11 months ago

Mediation seems like the best option here. Keep things out of the courtroom and try to find a mutually agreeable solution.

Lang 11 months ago

Litigation is the way to go! Confidentiality and a binding decision? Sounds like a slam dunk to me.

Leonora 11 months ago

Adjudication might be better for a binding decision.

Theron 11 months ago

I remember discussing how litigation can be public and not confidential, so it might not be the best choice for Perry.

Quentin 12 months ago

I feel pretty confident that litigation is not the right choice here. The confidentiality requirement rules that out. I think I'll go with option B - mediation seems like the best fit based on the information provided.

Joye 12 months ago

Hmm, this is a tough call. I'm not super familiar with the differences between all these dispute resolution methods. I'll have to read through the options carefully and think about which one best meets Perry's needs.

Celia 1 year ago

Litigation is usually the most formal and public option, so I don't think that's the best fit here. I'd probably go with mediation or conciliation to try and resolve the conflict more privately.

Ulysses 1 year ago

Okay, let me think this through. He wants a binding decision and confidentiality, so I'm leaning towards option C - adjudication. That seems to fit his requirements the best.

Coletta 1 year ago

Hmm, this seems like a tricky one. I'm not sure if litigation is the best approach here, since he wants confidentiality. Mediation or adjudication might be better options to consider.

Nieves 7 months ago

↳ replying to Coletta

I think mediation is the best route for him.

Penney 7 months ago

↳ replying to Coletta

Conciliation might help maintain the relationship too.

Rolland 7 months ago

↳ replying to Coletta

Adjudication could also work, but it’s less flexible.

Eladia 10 months ago

↳ replying to Coletta

Mediation sounds like a good way to resolve it quietly.

Melissa 11 months ago

↳ replying to Coletta

I agree, litigation might not keep things confidential.

CIPS L5M3 Exam - Topic 2 Question 57 Discussion