CIPS Exam L5M3 Topic 2 Question 40 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L5M3 exam

Question #: 40
Topic #: 2

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Conciliation differs from mediation in which of the following ways?

Amediation is voluntary and conciliation is mandatory

Bmediation is cheaper than conciliation

Cthe outcome of mediation is not binding and the outcome of conciliation is binding

Dthe mediator has no decision making power but a conciliator can provide recommen-dations

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Suggested Answer: D

The true statement is 'the mediator has no decision making power but a conciliator can provide recommendations'. The other statements are false; both processes are voluntary, cheap and non-binding.

by Adell at Sep 16, 2024, 11:19 AM

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Gladys

8 months ago

Ah, the age-old debate of mediation vs. conciliation. I bet the exam writer is just trying to 'mediate' our understanding of the differences. Time to 'conciliate' my thoughts and go with option C!

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Hmm, this is a tough one. I'd say the binding nature of conciliation is the real clincher here. Although, I do wonder if the mediator gets to enjoy a nice cup of tea during the session. Decisions, decisions...

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Samira

8 months ago

D) the mediator has no decision making power but a conciliator can provide recommendations

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Robt

8 months ago

C) the outcome of mediation is not binding and the outcome of conciliation is binding

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Paul

8 months ago

A) mediation is voluntary and conciliation is mandatory

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Gail

9 months ago

Wait, did they say 'conciliator' can provide recommendations? That's the one that makes the most sense to me. Better watch out for those tricky legal terms!

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Marya

8 months ago

Thanks for clarifying. I'll remember that for next time.

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Junita

8 months ago

No, they're different. In conciliation, the conciliator can make recommendations, but in mediation, the mediator can't make decisions.

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Abraham

8 months ago

Yes, that's correct. A conciliator can provide recommendations.

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Nicolette

8 months ago

I didn't know that. I thought conciliation and mediation were the same thing.

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Na

9 months ago

But conciliation is mandatory, so I think C makes more sense.

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Maryann

9 months ago

I disagree, I believe the answer is D.

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Shaun

9 months ago

Aha! I remember learning about this in my dispute resolution class. Definitely gotta go with option D - the mediator is more of a facilitator, while the conciliator can actually provide recommendations.

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Willard

8 months ago

It's important to understand the differences between mediation and conciliation in dispute resolution.

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Hui

8 months ago

I think option D is the correct choice, the conciliator can play a more active role in the process.

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Arlette

8 months ago

That's right, the mediator just helps facilitate communication between the parties.

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Beckie

8 months ago

I agree, the conciliator can provide recommendations which can be binding.

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Kris

9 months ago

Hmm, I think the key difference is that conciliation is more formal and the outcome is binding, while mediation is more flexible and non-binding. Option C looks like the winner to me.

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Simona

9 months ago

Yeah, mediation is more flexible and non-binding, so option C makes sense.

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Gregoria

9 months ago

I agree, conciliation is definitely more formal and the outcome is binding.

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Na

9 months ago

I think the answer is C.

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CIPS Exam L5M3 Topic 2 Question 40 Discussion

Contribute your Thoughts:

Gladys

Vicki

Samira

Robt

Paul

Gail

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Abraham

Nicolette

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Arlette

Beckie

Kris

Simona

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