The Cuban Missile Crisis

question 52

Multiple Choice

The Cuban Missile Crisis

• A) was the first major Mexican-Cuban crisis.
• B) was a direct attempt by the United States to remove Fidel Castro from power.
• C) was a direct attempt by the Soviet Union to launch a nuclear attack on America.
• D) brought the world to the brink of nuclear war, but, eventually, produced a lessening of Cold War tension between the superpowers.
• E) caused several military confrontations between the superpowers in world "hot zones."

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Definitions:

Mediators

Individuals or entities that facilitate negotiation and conflict resolution between disputing parties to reach an agreement.

Leader Behavior

The actions and attitudes exhibited by a leader, influencing the team's or organization's direction and morale.

Span of Control

The number of direct reports or subordinates a manager or leader can effectively oversee or manage.

Autocratic Decisions

Choices made without input from others, where the decision-maker has full control over the final outcome.