___ involves a neutral third party who tries to improve communication between negotiating parties and keep them focused on relevant issues.

A) Collective bargaining
B) Mediation
C) Avoidance
D) Bargaining
E) Structural negotiation

Mediation is a type of negotiation where a neutral third party facilitates communication between the two negotiating parties and aims to keep them focused on relevant issues. The mediator does not make a decision on the outcome of the negotiation, but rather helps the parties come to a mutually acceptable agreement. Collective bargaining involves negotiation between a group of employees and an employer, avoidance involves avoiding negotiation altogether, bargaining is a general term for any type of negotiation, and structural negotiation involves structural changes to the negotiating process.