Which of the following is an example of an informal third-party role?
A) the U.S. imposing ceasefire over the India-Pakistan conflict over Kashmir
B) an employee intervening in a dispute between two colleagues
C) a marriage counselor facilitating a discussion of a couple's marital problems
D) the U.S. hosting a peace conference between rival factions in a civil war in an African nation

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An informal third-party role refers to a situation where a third-party intervenes in a conflict voluntarily and without legal authority. In option B, the employee is not a formal mediator, but rather a colleague trying to address a dispute between two coworkers in an informal way. The other options describe formal third-party roles that involve more structured processes and may involve legal authority or official mandates.

Which of the Following Is an Example of an Informal