If a Supervisor Wants to Gain Credibility for His Idea

question 31

Multiple Choice

If a supervisor wants to gain credibility for his idea to shift work hours to an earlier time in order to increase productivity, it would be BEST for him to ________.

• A) form coalitions with other powerful managers even though they often act questionably
• B) prevent formal discussion of any issues that do not support his view
• C) bring in an outside expert to back up his ideas
• D) use punishment or rewards to garner support for his ideas

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