Definitions

• Objectivity Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictonary,(1996), page 797.

The state of being objective.

• Subjectivity http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subjectivity

Subjectivity refers to a person's perspective or opinion, particularly feelings, beliefs, and desires. It is often used casually to refer to unsubstantiated personal opinions, in contrast to knowledge and fact-based beliefs. In philosophy, the term is often contrasted with objectivity.

• Consensus http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Consensus

Consensus has two common meanings. One is a general agreement among the members of a given group or community, each of which exercises some discretion in decision making and follow-up action. The other is as a theory and practice of getting such agreements.

• Status quo Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictonary, (1996), Page 1166.

The situation or state of arrairs as it is now, or as it was before a recent change.