A Theory of Mediators` Ethics Foundations, Rationale, and Application

includes index and biblioraphy

I. A theory of Professional Ethics .............1 1. Fundamental Concepts.........3 Professional ethics : and Integration of Morality and role ....8 Non-professional norms that complement professional Ethics .......32 2. Ethical Relationsip.......37 Duties toward clients .........38 Duties toward the profession ......57 Duties toward the public ........65 Duties toward employers and principals ........72 II. A therory of Mediator`s Ethics .......83 3. Mediation, mediator`s Role, and Mediators ethics ............85 4. party self-determination .....127 Mediator competence .............163 6. conflicts of Interests............183 7. mediator impartiality ......207 8. Professional integrity ................231 9. Diligence, respect and dignity, and honesty .......255 10. Confidentiality ...........271 11. Fairness.............302 12. Maintaining the profession`s Standing and advancement of the profession ...............311 13. Advertising, solicitation and mediator fees......320 14. Obligations to employers and principals .........330 III. Dealing with ethical Problems ...............341 15. Ethical decision-making ..........343 16. Case illustrations ..............364