In
addition to dispute resolution, mediation can function
as a means of dispute prevention, such as facilitating
the process of contract negotiation. |
The
implementation of human resource management (HRM)
policies and practices has evolved to focus on the
individual worker. |
Disputes involving
neighbors often have no official resolution mechanism.
Community mediation centers generally focus on
neighborhood conflict. |
Mediation was first
applied to business and commerce and this domain remains
the most common application. |