Dispute Resolution Task

A Dispute Resolution Task is a goal-oriented task that aims to resolve conflicts or disagreements between parties through structured processes and techniques.

• Context:
  • Task Input: Dispute Information, Party Positions
    • Optional Input: Historical Interactions, Relationship Context, Legal Framework
  • Task Output: Resolution Agreement, Settlement Terms
  • Task Performance Measure: Dispute Resolution Performance Metrics such as resolution rate, party satisfaction level, and agreement durability
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  • It can typically facilitate Communication Process between disputing parties through structured dialogue.
  • It can typically identify Underlying Interests beyond stated positions through investigative techniques.
  • It can typically generate Resolution Options through collaborative problem-solving.
  • It can typically evaluate Agreement Viability through feasibility assessment.
  • It can typically document Resolution Outcomes through formal agreements.
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  • It can often incorporate Emotion Management Techniques through active listening.
  • It can often address Power Imbalances through procedural safeguards.
  • It can often manage Complex Dispute Dynamics through specialized interventions.
  • It can often preserve Future Relationships through reconciliation approaches.
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  • It can range from being a Simple Dispute Resolution Task to being a Complex Dispute Resolution Task, depending on its dispute complexity.
  • It can range from being a Facilitative Dispute Resolution Task to being an Evaluative Dispute Resolution Task, depending on its intervention approach.
  • It can range from being a Private Dispute Resolution Task to being a Public Dispute Resolution Task, depending on its stakeholder involvement.
  • It can range from being a Voluntary Dispute Resolution Task to being a Mandatory Dispute Resolution Task, depending on its participation requirement.
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  • It can have Dispute Resolution Phases including information gathering, issue identification, option generation, and agreement formation.
  • It can utilize Dispute Resolution Tools such as facilitated discussions, structured negotiations, and agreement templates.
  • It can be governed by Dispute Resolution Principles including confidentiality, neutrality, and procedural fairness.
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• Examples:
  • Dispute Resolution Task Types, such as:
    • Interpersonal Dispute Resolution Tasks, such as:
      • Family Dispute Resolution Task for family conflict management.
      • Workplace Dispute Resolution Task for employment disagreement resolution.
      • Neighbor Dispute Resolution Task for community conflict resolution.
    • Commercial Dispute Resolution Tasks, such as:
      • Contract Dispute Resolution Task for business agreement enforcement.
      • Consumer Dispute Resolution Task for customer complaint management.
      • Intellectual Property Dispute Resolution Task for innovation protection.
    • Public Dispute Resolution Tasks, such as:
      • Environmental Dispute Resolution Task for resource allocation conflict.
      • Policy Dispute Resolution Task for stakeholder consensus building.
      • International Dispute Resolution Task for cross-border conflict management.
  • Dispute Resolution Task Methods, such as:
    • Negotiation Dispute Resolution Tasks for direct party engagement.
    • Mediation Dispute Resolution Tasks for third-party facilitated resolution.
    • Arbitration Dispute Resolution Tasks for binding decision-making.
    • Hybrid Dispute Resolution Tasks combining multiple dispute resolution approaches.
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• Counter-Examples:
  • General Problem-Solving Task, which lacks specific dispute resolution techniques and conflict management frameworks.
  • Compliance Review Task, which enforces predetermined standards rather than resolving party disagreements.
  • Decision-Making Task, which focuses on option selection without necessarily addressing underlying conflicts.
  • Information Sharing Task, which facilitates knowledge transfer without the goal of conflict resolution.
• See: Conflict Management Process, Negotiation Skill, Mediation Procedure, Dispute Prevention Strategy, Agreement Formation Task.

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