Which of the Following Statements Is True of Political Behavior

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of political behavior?

• A) Political behavior is always a manifestation of good intent.
• B) Managers should cover up disagreements so that subordinates will have less opportunity for political behavior.
• C) Even if a manager's actions are not politically motivated, others may assume that they are.
• D) By providing subordinates with autonomy, managers are likely to promote political behavior.
• E) Managers should use power if they want to avoid charges of political motivation.

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