In the mediation model, SA did mediate the effect of SEA on JS; therefore, hypothesis 4a was supported.
In the mediation effort that ended on Saturday, "Microsoft already made it clear that they would not accept a conduct remedy" acceptable to the government, he said.
Perfectionism is only a partial mediator in the mediation models, leaving room for other constructs to play a role.
Cohen will not take part in the mediation.
"We intend to participate in the mediation in good faith," she said.
Representatives for all three companies said they would participate in the mediation process.
With the apparent deadlock in the mediation, residents are bracing themselves for cutbacks in services.
An Arab diplomat involved in the mediation effort likened the shuttling among the parties to social maneuvering in high school.
"Currently we're in the mediation process, and we plan to continue in that process," Ms. Morrissey said.
"This system used public spending as compensation, as a tool in the mediation of conflicts between interests," Mr. Micossi said.
The best hope for a peaceful, democratic outcome to Venezuela's political crisis may now rest in the mediation efforts of Jimmy Carter.
