CIPS L5M3 Exam - Topic 2 Question 57 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L5M3 exam

Question #: 57
Topic #: 2

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

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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.

by Yuki at Nov 01, 2025, 03:09 PM

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Josephine

2 months ago

Mediation keeps it confidential and saves time.

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Muriel

2 months ago

I agree, litigation can be too harsh.

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Britt

3 months ago

I think Perry should go for mediation. Less stress.

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Bev

3 months ago

I thought conciliation was just for informal disputes?

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Lucia

3 months ago

Adjudication might be a good middle ground for him.

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Filiberto

4 months ago

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

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Dominga

4 months ago

Totally agree, mediation is way better for confidentiality!

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Leota

4 months ago

Litigation can be public, not confidential.

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Gearldine

4 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!

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Joanna

4 months ago

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

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Kenny

4 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.

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Colette

5 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.

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Mindy

5 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.

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Carlee

5 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.

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Lettie

5 months ago

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

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Lang

5 months ago

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

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Leonora

6 months ago

Adjudication might be better for a binding decision.

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Theron

6 months ago

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

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Quentin

6 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.

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Joye

7 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.

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Celia

7 months 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.

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Ulysses

7 months 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.

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Coletta

7 months 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.

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