Instructions: Each of the Following Sentences Tells What You Are

question 146

Multiple Choice

Instructions: Each of the following sentences tells what you are trying to persuade someone to do. Beneath each sentence are four reasons that attempt to convince the reader that he or she should take this particular course of action. Select the letter of the reason that seems irrelevant, illogical, or untrue. If you wanted to convince someone that your town or city is a great place to live, you could say that

• A) your town offers many employment opportunities.
• B) you have lived there all of your life, so it s obviously a wonderful place to be.
• C) the crime rate is low.
• D) your town offers many different recreational activities.

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Definitions:

Manager Authority

The power vested in a managerial position to make decisions, give orders, and manage resources within an organization.

Employee Behavior

The actions and conduct of individuals within a workplace, influenced by various factors including personality, culture, and the work environment.

Zone of Indifference

A range in which attempts to influence a person will be perceived as legitimate and will be acted upon without a great deal of thought.

Authoritative Requests

Commands or directives issued by individuals in positions of authority that are expected to be followed.