When Ancient Societies Suffered Catastrophic "Systems Failures" Like the One

question 53

Multiple Choice

When ancient societies suffered catastrophic "systems failures" like the one in the Indus Valley,

• A) the poor suffered hugely, while the rich further concentrated their wealth.
• B) ordinary people adjusted to their circumstances, but the elite disappeared.
• C) everyone died of unexplained causes.
• D) elite people moved to more pleasant areas.
• E) disease ran rampant.

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Definitions:

Leadership Styles

Various approaches to leadership, including autocratic, democratic, and laissez-faire styles, that influence how leaders manage and motivate their teams.

Contingency Basis

A method of compensation or agreement that is dependent on certain conditions being met or outcomes occurring.

Specific Culture

refers to the unique set of beliefs, values, customs, and practices that characterizes an organization, region, or group.

Geert Hofstede

A Dutch social psychologist known for his research on the interactions between national cultures and organizational cultures.