Theory of Mediators'' Ethics - Foundations, Rationale, and Application

Omer Shapira proposes and justifies a theory of mediators' ethics which guides mediators' conduct and applies to mediators at large.

List of contents

Preface; Part I. A Theory of Professional Ethics: 1. Fundamental concepts; 2. Ethical relationships; Part II. A Theory of Mediators' Ethics: 3. Mediation, mediators' role, and mediators' ethics; 4. Party self-determination; 5. Mediator competence; 6. Conflicts of interest; 7. Mediator impartiality; 8. Professional integrity; 9. Diligence, respect and dignity, and honesty; 10. Confidentiality; 11. Fairness; 12. Maintaining the profession's standing and advancement of the profession; 13. Advertising, solicitation, and mediator fees; 14. Obligations to employers and principals; Part III. Dealing With Ethical Problems: 15. Ethical decision-making; 16. Case illustrations; Appendix I. A proposed model code of conduct for mediators; Appendix II. Model standards of conduct for mediators (2005).

About the author

Omer Shapira is Senior Lecturer in the Law Faculty at Ono Academic College, Israel.

Summary

Omer Shapira proposes and justifies a theory of mediators' ethics which guides mediators' conduct and applies to mediators at large.

Product details

• Authors: Omer Shapira, Shapira Omer
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2018
• EAN: 9781316507636
• ISBN: 978-1-316-50763-6
• No. of pages: 498
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Law > Miscellaneous; LAW / Arbitration, Negotiation, Mediation, Arbitration, mediation & alternative dispute resolution, Legal Ethics & Professional Conduct, Legal ethics and professional conduct, Arbitration, mediation and alternative dispute resolution