Tim Compton, Communications Manager for SellRight Products, Said to His

question 105

Multiple Choice

Tim Compton, communications manager for SellRight Products, said to his CEO, "We must do some damage control, and we must act on our own, using an independent strategy. I recommend that we

• A)issue a press release." (public relations)
• B)negotiate a new agreement with our supplier." (contraction)
• C)appoint a retired former client to our board of directors." (cooptation)
• D)work with our trading partners to seek relief." (coalition)
• E)work with a competitor to jointly demand a recount." (cooperation)

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