According to the provisions outlined in the contract between Kramer Inc. and its labor union, Kramer Inc. must pay its employees double for working overtime. However, due to financial constraints, the company is unable to meet these demands. The company and the union decide to negotiate the terms of the contract in a relatively informal manner. A non-authoritative third party is invited to listen to the views of both sides and help resolve the conflict. In the context of the alternatives to work stoppages, the third party in this scenario is an example of a(n)
A) arbitrator.
B) fact finder.
C) mediator.
D) rights enforcer.
E) stakeholder.

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The non-authoritative third party in this scenario is acting as a mediator, attempting to facilitate a resolution between the company and its labor union. The mediator does not have the power to impose a decision upon the parties, but rather is focused on helping the parties reach a mutually acceptable agreement. This is distinct from the role of an arbitrator or a fact finder, which typically involve a more formal process and may result in a binding decision. A rights enforcer would not typically be involved in contract negotiations, and a stakeholder is a broader concept that refers to anyone who has an interest or concern in the outcome of a particular issue.

According to the Provisions Outlined in the Contract Between Kramer