Two Managers Have Conflicting Views of How to Best Handle

question 18

Multiple Choice

Two managers have conflicting views of how to best handle a recent increase in funds. They have many meetings and each manager must argue his position. After several weeks, a decision is made that results in an efficient and effective use of the new resources. This example BEST shows that ________.

• A) only top management partake in political decision making
• B) it harms other individuals when managers go after their goals
• C) formal power is not necessary to engage in political decision making
• D) political decision making can lead to improved performance

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