Looking Back to Leap Forward: The Potential for E-Mediation at Work
Document Type
Book Contribution
Publication Date
1-1-2016
Description
In this chapter, we provide an overview of the broad field of Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) so that we can set the stage for a more nuanced discussion of how e-mediation might contribute to dispute resolution mechanisms in the workplace. We discuss the context in which e-mediation has developed and grown, and consider non e-commerce uses for e-mediation such as the use of e-mediation in workplace conflicts. The primary aims of this chapter are (a) providing an overview of the ODR field and (b) provoking new and promising areas of expansion for e-mediation generally and in the workplace specifically. We propose several research avenues as well as suggestions for the application of e-mediation to online and on-ground workplace disputes based on relevant research. It is our hope that this chapter encourages further exploration and experimentation in the field of e-mediation at work.
Citation Information
Parlamis, Jennifer D.; Ebner, Noam; and Mitchell, Lorianne D.. 2016. Looking Back to Leap Forward: The Potential for E-Mediation at Work. Advancing Workplace Mediation Through Integration of Theory and Practice (3rd volume in Industrial Relations and Conflict Management series). Katalien Bollen, Martin Euwema, and Lourdes Munduate, Eds. The Netherlands: Springer Verlag. 233-249. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-42842-0_13