Explain the non diplomatic methods of conflict resolution

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(a) Force
This is where one party overpowers the other or resolves their differences by use of force or violence. This method is commonly used by governments to control or quell crises e.g. during violent demonstrations or riots, armed forces are used forcefully restore law and order. Also, in a fight between two groups/people, force may be used to separate them. The method does not address the root causes of the problem and is therefore a temporary measure, for the amelioration (conflict reduction) of a bad situation into manageable one.

(b) Adjudication/Litigation
Also known as the court system, this is a highly structured process conducted in a court of law. An impartial judge or jury (adjudicator) who is a professionally trained advocate/attorney hears the facts of the dispute, and on the basis of existing rules/legislation, imposes a decision enforceable by rewards and punishments for rulings or judgments of innocent and guilty respectively. The adjudicator (or third party) has coercive powers conferred by the state and hence, imposes legally binding decisions. In this method, conflicting parties have no chance of choosing their arbiter who could address their emotional aspects such as values, beliefs, needs, etc but only issues of law. That is, the judgments are based on material facts of law and which do not bother with relationships.

(c) Arbitration
This is a form of dispute resolution where a third party makes the decisions regarding the outcome of dispute. Typically, the parties appoint the arbiter to make the decision. The arbiters' decision is either binding or non-binding on the parties depending on the arrangement made prior to entering the arbitration process. Non-binding arbitration is frequently used to assist parties who are deadlocked on a certain issue. While there is no obligation for the parties to accept the outcome, the weight of the arbiter may provide the impetus for parties to reconsider their settlement options.

Titany answered the question on August 11, 2021 at 07:07

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