Matching A High-Ranking Manager Interviewed Six Employees for a Promotion.Each Employee

question 94

Multiple Choice

Matching
A high-ranking manager interviewed six employees for a promotion.Each employee, at the end of his or her interview, offered one of the following final appeals.Match each appeal with the upward influence tactic it most clearly illustrates.
-​assertiveness

• A)​"I've always looked up to your leadership.Regardless of who gets this promotion, I know that as long as you stay at the helm, this department will be successful."
• B)​"You can't go wrong with any of the candidates.However, I personally wrote the software whose continued improvement the person who gets this position will need to manage, so I'd be the most likely candidate to complete projects quickly and without errors."
• C)"I talked to everyone in the marketing department and they were really excited by the prospect of having me in this role.I think they really support my candidacy, so I hope you choose me."
• D)​"If you give me this promotion, I will cook you the greatest dinner you have ever had in your life for a week straight."
• E)​"I know I'm the best, and you know I'm the best, so give me the promotion.Just give it to me!"
• F)​​[Say nothing, then go to the manager's boss and ask him to force the manager to give you the promotion.]

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Definitions:

Mobilize Resources

The process of organizing and directing assets, materials, and human resources to achieve specific objectives.

Plan Implementation

The process of executing strategies, actions, or tasks as outlined in a plan to achieve specified objectives or goals.

Best Work

Refers to the highest quality of output or performance that an individual or group can produce, often showcasing their skills and dedication.

Command

To direct with specific authority or mandate, often used in contexts where decisions or directives must be followed by others.