March 2008 (Revised June 2012)
Background Note
HBS Case Collection

ADR Choices

By: Michael Wheeler, James Sebenius and Marjorie Aaron

Format:Print
| Pages:8

Abstract

Six different business disputes, all in the shadow of pending litigation, are described. Students are asked to recommend the appropriate method of dispute resolution (mediation, arbitration, mini-trial, etc.) for each one, depending on the circumstances, especially to assess likely barriers to unassisted negotiation.

Keywords

Lawsuits and Litigation; Managerial Roles; Negotiation; Agreements and Arrangements; Conflict Management

Citation

Wheeler, Michael, James Sebenius, and Marjorie Aaron. "ADR Choices." Harvard Business School Background Note 908-040, March 2008. (Revised June 2012.)