According to the Text

question 15

Multiple Choice

According to the text

• A) the notion of shareholder democracy is misleading.
• B) the gap between the pay of CEOs and the pay of average workers has decreased in recent years.
• C) business executives are the most poorly organized group in U.S. society.
• D) as a result of affirmative action, the majority of corporate CEOs are now either women or people of color.
• E) the vast majority of Americans own at least some stock in the form of being shareholders themselves or indirectly through mutual funds or retirement plans.

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Definitions:

Tactical Influence

The use of planned strategies or tactics to persuade or guide others' behavior and decisions in a way that achieves one’s objectives.

Consultation

The process of seeking advice or expertise from others, typically within a professional context.

Influencing Others

The ability to affect the behavior, development, or actions of others through persuasion, leadership, or other means.

Reward Power

The ability to influence others' actions by controlling access to desired resources or rewards.