________ Refers to Absorbing New Elements into an Organization's Leadership

question 111

Multiple Choice

________ refers to absorbing new elements into an organization's leadership structure to avert threats to its stability or existence.

• A) Coalition
• B) Contracting
• C) Cooptation
• D) Buffering
• E) Smoothing

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