CIPS L5M3 Exam - Topic 2 Question 53 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L5M3 exam

Question #: 53
Topic #: 2

Franky B's is a popular restaurant chain which is seeking a resolution to a conflict it has with its supplier of Fried Chicken. It is looking for a dispute resolution that does not involve the court but in which an expert third party will make a binding decision. Which is the most suitable dispute resolution method for Franky B's?

Alitigation

Badjudication

Cconciliation

Dmediation

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Suggested Answer: B

This is Adjudication. The other answers are incorrect- litigation involves the court. Conciliation and mediation do not provide binding decisions. P. 143

by Xuan at Jul 08, 2025, 09:29 PM

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Janey

5 months ago

Really? Binding decisions sound risky…

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Janey

5 months ago

Wait, why not mediation? Seems more friendly.

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Apolonia

5 months ago

Definitely agree, it’s binding and quick.

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Maryanne

5 months ago

Adjudication fits perfectly for this situation!

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Laticia

5 months ago

I think adjudication is the way to go!

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Walton

6 months ago

I feel like litigation is definitely not the right choice here since they want to avoid court, but I'm torn between adjudication and conciliation.

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Leonida

6 months ago

Conciliation sounds familiar, but I can't recall if it leads to a binding outcome like adjudication does.

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Roosevelt

6 months ago

I remember practicing a similar question, and I think mediation is more about finding a mutual agreement rather than a binding decision.

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Wayne

6 months ago

I think the answer might be adjudication since it involves an expert making a binding decision, but I'm not entirely sure.

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Mickie

6 months ago

I think the answer is D, mediation. Even though it doesn't involve a binding decision, the question says the restaurant is looking for a "dispute resolution that does not involve the court but in which an expert third party will make a binding decision." Mediation seems to fit that description best.

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Antonio

7 months ago

Okay, let me break this down. The key things are that it needs to be a binding decision and avoid the courts. I'm leaning towards B, adjudication, since that fits those criteria, but I want to double-check the definitions just to be sure.

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Gregoria

7 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. The question mentions avoiding court, so I'm not sure if litigation is the right answer. I'll have to think through the differences between the dispute resolution methods more carefully.

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Adell

7 months ago

This seems like a straightforward question. I think the answer is B, adjudication, since it involves a binding decision by an expert third party, which is what the question is asking for.

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Twana

9 months ago

I'm just hoping Franky B's doesn't end up in a food fight with their supplier. That would be the worst way to resolve this dispute!

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Kayleigh

9 months ago

Hmm, I don't know. Conciliation might be worth a shot - it could help the two parties come to an agreement without a third-party decision. But mediation or adjudication are probably safer bets.

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Vincent

7 months ago

I agree, but mediation might be more effective in this situation.

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Nan

7 months ago

I think conciliation could work, it might help both sides find common ground.

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Roosevelt

9 months ago

I believe adjudication might be quicker, but it's more formal and less flexible than mediation or conciliation.

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Brigette

9 months ago

Conciliation could also work, it's similar to mediation but with more guidance from the third party.

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Shayne

9 months ago

I agree with Bernadine, mediation is a more collaborative approach.

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Herminia

9 months ago

Definitely not litigation! That would just make things worse and more expensive. Mediation or adjudication are the way to go here.

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Edna

7 months ago

Adjudication could also be a good choice for resolving the conflict.

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Donette

8 months ago

I think mediation would be the best option for Franky B's.

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Loise

9 months ago

I agree, litigation should be avoided at all costs.

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Bernadine

10 months ago

I think mediation would be the best option for Franky B's.

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Benton

10 months ago

Adjudication seems like the way to go. A third-party expert making a binding decision sounds exactly like what Franky B's needs to resolve this conflict.

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Tran

10 months ago

I think mediation would be the best option for Franky B's. It allows them to have a third-party expert make a binding decision without the hassle of going to court.

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