Read the Passage and Then Answer the Questions That Follow

question 12

Multiple Choice

Read the passage and then answer the questions that follow.
Nail polish dates back to about 3000 B.C. In China, it was made from beeswax, egg whites, gelatin, vegetable dyes, and Arabic gum. In ancient Egypt, the cosmetic was made from henna, a reddish-brown dye from the leaves of a henna tree or shrub. In both societies, fingernail colors depended upon one's social and economic class. A royal woman was allowed to wear gold and silver polish. ____________, a lower-ranking woman could wear only pale tones. If she wore royal colors, she was punished with death.
What transitional expression belongs in the blank?

• A) Next
• B) For instance
• C) However

Examine the effects of different conflict management styles on organizational harmony and performance.

Understand the importance of communication and negotiation skills for effective managerial success.

Analyze the role of third parties (e.g., ombudsman, arbitrators) in conflict resolution processes.

Recognize the characteristics and conduct of effective negotiation and its alternatives when integrative agreements are not feasible.

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Definitions:

Reich

Refers historically to a German empire or realm.

Bystander Nonintervention

The phenomenon where individuals do not offer help to a victim when other people are present, often due to diffusion of responsibility or fear of making the situation worse.

Diffusion of Responsibility

A phenomenon where individuals are less likely to take action or feel a sense of responsibility when others are present.

Cognitive Dissonance

is a psychological phenomenon where an individual experiences discomfort due to conflicting beliefs, behaviors, or attitudes.