The key difference between mediation and arbitration is $\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.$

Question $10$ options:

a mediator has no authority to make a final and binding decision

a mediator is constrained to work with the final offers given by the parties while an arbitrator can create an agreement that lies somewhere in between final offers

an arbitrator has more ability to come up with an agreement that both parties will be happy with

an arbitrator is focused on improving the relationship between the parties while a mediator just wants to get a settlement