Teetering at the Top of the Ladder
The Experience of Citizen Group Participants in Alternative Dispute Resolution Processes
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 2516172 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Julia M Wondolleck (University of Michigan), Nancy J Manring (Ohio University), James E Crowfoot (Antioch College) |
| Year | 1996 |
| Volume | 39 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 249-262 |
| Publication date | 1996-06-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Sociological Perspectives (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0731-1214 • E-ISSN: 1533-8673 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.2307/1389311 |
| OpenAlex | W2011777474 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 20 |
| References cited | 4 |
Citizen groups that participate in alternative dispute resolution processes have overcome many of the barriers described in Sherry Arnstein's classic article, 'A Ladder of Citizen Participation.' A well-structured collaborative process can remedy some of the imbalances and other stumbling blocks inherent in traditional forums, broadening the issues considered as well as the potential solutions. At the top of the ladder, there exists a three-runged extension of choices. First citizens must make the strategic choice whether or not to participate in the dispute resolution process. Second, if they choose to participate, citizens must then determine how to do so effectively. Citizen representatives can significantly influence the outcome of a negotiation if they pay attention to the critical components comprising the dispute settlement process and ensure that these are satisfactory at the outset. They must also maintain effective communication with their constituencies. At the third rung, citizen groups confront the need for continued involvement, both to ensure implementation of any agreements reached, as well as to capitalize on the productive working relationships and opportunities for further influence provided by their participation in this process
Alternative dispute resolution · Business · Dispute mechanism · Dispute resolution · Economics · Law and economics · Microeconomics · Negotiation · Political science · Public relations · Sociology · Computer Science · Dispute Resolution and Class Actions · Law · Public Administration
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| Unique citing works | 20 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0.77 |
| Citation span | 2000 - 2024 (25) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 19 |