Sheila Coffman Is Running for Mayor Against Joe Ramos

question 48

Multiple Choice

Sheila Coffman is running for mayor against Joe Ramos.Coffman runs a series of commercials that describe negative attributes about Ramos and positive attributes about herself.Which of the following does this situation illustrate?

• A)agenda-setting theory
• B)inoculation theory
• C)principles of influence theory
• D)image restoration theory

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Definitions:

Authority Distribution

The way power and decision-making responsibilities are allocated within an organization or societal structure.

Practices Versus Values

The comparison between what is actually done (practices) and the underlying reasons or beliefs for these actions (values).

Power Distance

A dimension of organizational culture that reflects the extent to which power is distributed unequally among levels in an organization.

Participative Leadership

A leadership style where the leader involves team members in the decision-making process, promoting collaboration and democratic engagement.