Example questionnaire for built environment research
This is part of Student resources.
Basic information
Name: | |
Company: |
Years of experience
< 1 year | |
2 – 5 years | |
6 – 10 years | |
10+ years |
The courts are sending out mixed messages about cost sanctions for failure to engage in mediation. How far do you agree with this statement?
Strongly agree | |
Agree | |
Neutral | |
Disagree | |
Strongly disagree |
Since the introduction of statutory adjudication in 1996, would you say the process has become more costly and/or complex?
More complex | More costly | |
Agree | ||
Disagree | ||
Don’t know |
The mediation process should become more formalised with rules, in a way similar to adjudication.
How far do you agree with this statement?
Strongly agree | |
Agree | |
Neutral | |
Disagree | |
Strongly disagree |
Lawyers and legal experts are playing an increased role in mediation. Is this a positive or negative impact on the development of mediation?
Lawyers are playing an increased role | Is this a positive development? | |
Agree | ||
Disagree | ||
Don’t know |
Lord Justice Jackson concluded a report into the costs of civil litigation in 2010. How far do you agree with the following conclusions from that report?
Strongly agree | Agree | Neutral | Disagree | Strongly disagree | |
Mediation is still under-used | |||||
Mediation should be promoted more widely | |||||
Lawyers need educating as to the benefits of mediation to their clients |
How far would you agree with the following points?
Strongly agree | Agree | Neutral | Disagree | Strongly disagree | |
Disputing parties rely on their lawyers too much | |||||
The presence of lawyers in mediation hinders settlement | |||||
Clients need their legal advisers present in mediation to protect their interests |
How far would you agree with the following statements concerning the interests of legal advisers in disputes?
Strongly agree | Agree | Neutral | Disagree | Strongly disagree | |
Legal advice is essential in order to understand the merits of a claim | |||||
Lawyers play an integral part in the resolution of disputes | |||||
Sometimes lawyers need to know when to ‘let go’ and leave their client to negotiate |
The ‘hi-jacking’ of the mediation process on the part of lawyers and ‘mediation professionals’ is threatening to compromise the basic system of mediation as an effective dispute resolution mechanism.
How far do you agree with this statement?
Strongly agree | |
Agree | |
Neutral | |
Disagree | |
Strongly disagree |
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