Compromise corresponds to which term in the list?

• A. Compromise
• B. Joint decision making
• C. Arbitration
• D. Mediation

Answer: (B)

Compromise is a result of joint decision making: both parties actively participate, negotiate, and give a little to reach a middle ground that works for everyone involved. In joint decision making, the focus is on collaboration and producing an outcome that both sides can accept, which is exactly what a compromise represents. For example, two family members may discuss weekend plans, each expressing a preference and then agreeing to a plan that incorporates elements of both desires. The other terms describe different dispute-resolution processes: arbitration is when a third party imposes the decision, and mediation is a facilitated negotiation without a guaranteed outcome.