10.2190/N9UH-LKQR-9C1X-K6DB N9UHLKQR9C1XK6DB 0 IS FACT FINDING USEFUL IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR? 20020509 20020509 20020509 20020509 http://baywood.metapress.com/link.asp?target=contribution&id=N9UHLKQR9C1XK6DB 3 PAUL F. GERHART AND JOHN E. DROTNING This paper considers the usefulness of fact finding as a conflict resolving technique in public sector interest disputes. Specifically, the paper deals with situations in which binding interest arbitration follows unsuccessful fact finding. Two alternative configurations of fact finding are considered: the more formal "advisory arbitration" mode and the less formal "super-mediator" made. The authors conclude that the latter offers the most potential as a dispute settlement technique.