Alternative Dispute Resolution in the Public Sector

Download or read book Alternative Dispute Resolution in the Public Sector written by Miriam K. Mills and published by Chicago : Nelson-Hall. This book was released on 1991 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The goal of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), an alternative to the overwhelmed, traditional court system, is to solve disputes quickly, informally, and economically. Aternative Dispute Resolution in the Public Sector takes a balanced look at both the strengths and the shortcomings of ADR as it applies to the critical public policy areas of labor relations and the environment. Issues such as the positive and negative effects of informality and public involvement in the dispute resolution process are discussed, as are the short- and long-term effects of ADR and the implications for due process. Divided into three sections, the book presents a general overview of the dispute resolution process and an in-depth look at ADR's application to labor relations and environmental issues.