The chilling effect states that
A) if negotiators anticipate that their own failure to agree will lead to a binding arbitration, they lose their incentive to work seriously for a negotiated settlement.
B) when arbitration is anticipated as a result of the failure of parties to agree, negotiators may lose interest in the process of negotiating.
C) as the frequency of arbitration increases, disenchantment with the adequacy and fairness of the process develops, and the parties may resort to other means to resolve their disputes.
D) perceived patterns of partiality toward one side may jeopardize the arbitrator's acceptability in future disputes.
E) The chilling effect states all of the above.
Answer: a