Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP) Practice Test

What method is used to settle an employment dispute through recourse to an impartial third party?

1. Mediation

2. Arbitration

3. Litigation

4. Negotiation

The correct answer is: Arbitration

Arbitration is the method used to settle an employment dispute through recourse to an impartial third party. Mediation (option A) is a process where a mediator helps the parties reach a mutual agreement, but the mediator does not have the authority to make a decision. Litigation (option C) refers to bringing a claim or lawsuit to a court to resolve the dispute. Negotiation (option D) is a method where the parties directly communicate and try to reach a compromise without involving a third party. However, in arbitration (option B), the parties agree to submit their dispute to a neutral arbitrator who has the authority to make a binding decision. This allows for a quicker and less formal resolution compared to litigation. Therefore, arbitration is the most suitable method for settling an employment dispute through the involvement of an impartial third party.