In which of the following situations is mediation most likely to be effective?
A) The conflict between the parties involved in mediation is at a moderate level.
B) One of the parties involved in the negotiation perceives the mediator as biased.
C) There is a large gap between the target points of both the parties.
D) One of the parties involved in the negotiation perceives the mediator as coercive.
E) None of the parties is willing to disclose its BATNA.

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Mediation is most effective under moderate levels of conflict. Also, perceptions of the mediator are important; to be effective, the mediator must be perceived as neutral and noncoercive.

In Which of the Following Situations Is Mediation Most Likely