Managers Use All of the Following Political Tactics to Increase

question 126

Multiple Choice

Managers use all of the following political tactics to increase their individual power EXCEPT ________.

• A) controlling the agenda
• B) recognizing who has power
• C) making unilateral decisions
• D) building coalitions and alliances

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Definitions:

Avoid Satiation

Strategies to prevent a reduction in effectiveness or enjoyment of a stimulus due to excessive repeated exposure.

Contingency Contracts

Written agreements used in behavior modification that outline specific expectations and consequences for behavior.

Group-Oriented Contingency

A behavior management approach where the consequences for behavior are applied to a group rather than individuals, often used to promote teamwork and collective responsibility.

Premack Principle

A psychological principle which states that a more probable behavior can serve as a reinforcement for a less probable behavior.