Combining Formal Intervention Methods
It is clear that mediation and arbitration have their advantages and disadvantages. Some work has been done to try to ameliorate the disadvantages of each. The disadvantages of arbitration include.
• Negative consequences for negotiators when they anticipate a third-party intervention (e.g.,chilling and narcotic effects).
• Removal of outcome control from negotiators.
• Possible lack of commitment to implementing the imposed outcome.