Which of the following are ADR methods mentioned?

• A. Mediation, Arbitration, Partnering.
• B. Mediation, Arbitration, Negotiation.
• C. Mediation, Partnering, Litigation.
• D. Arbitration, Partnering, Litigation.

Answer: (A)

ADR methods are ways to resolve disputes without going to court. Mediation uses a neutral third party to help the disputing sides reach a voluntary agreement; the mediator facilitates discussion but does not decide the outcome. Arbitration involves a neutral arbitrator who hears both sides and issues a binding decision, akin to a court ruling but conducted outside the formal court system. Partnering is a collaborative, proactive approach used in projects to align goals, build trust, and prevent disputes through structured cooperation. In many practice contexts, these three are listed as the ADR methods described, whereas litigation is the court route, and negotiation, while sometimes considered ADR, isn’t the set highlighted in this question. So the combination of mediation, arbitration, and partnering best matches the ADR methods mentioned.