A mediator has a high level of control over the outcome of negotiations but not over the way negotiations are conducted.

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A mediator's role is to assist parties in reaching a mutually beneficial agreement, but they do not have control over the outcome. The outcome is ultimately determined by the parties themselves. However, the mediator does have control over the way negotiations are conducted, such as setting ground rules and facilitating communication between parties.

A Mediator Has a High Level of Control Over the Outcome