Nancy, a Middle Manager, Wants to Use the Influence Tactic

question 19

Multiple Choice

Nancy, a middle manager, wants to use the influence tactic of legitimating to improve quality within her unit. Nancy, therefore:

• A) develops a large number of people within her network.
• B) does favors for people so she can call on them later.
• C) explains that top management wants quality improvements.
• D) consults regularly with group members.

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Definitions:

Economic Profit

The differential between total receipts and overall disbursements, accounting for both direct and indirect expenditures.

Monopolistic Competition

A market structure characterized by many firms selling products that are similar but not identical, allowing for competition based on product differentiation as well as price.

Panel (A)

This term is ambiguous without context but usually refers to a specific subset or group within a broader survey or study, denoted as "A" for distinction.

Long-Run Equilibrium

A state in a market where, given sufficient time, all factors of production and costs are variable, allowing firms to enter or exit the market, and no economic profit is earned.