Policy Advocates Who Use Protests as Part of Their Strategy

question 14

Multiple Choice

Policy advocates who use protests as part of their strategy should realize that:

• A) A protest is considered a replacement for traditional channels to get proposals accepted.
• B) A protest may harden policy officials against the reform.
• C) Protests are usually ignored by policy officials.
• D) Protests are usually ignored by the general public.

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Definitions:

Indifferent

Having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned or apathetic.

Apathetic

Showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern about a particular topic or activity.

Leader

A person who influences and guides others towards achieving collective goals, often by inspiring or directing their actions.

Blake and Mouton

Creators of the Managerial Grid Model which focuses on identifying a leader's concern for people versus their concern for production/tasks.