Jonathan, the Human Resource Manager of an Organization, Requests the Help

question 54

Multiple Choice

Jonathan, the human resource manager of an organization, requests the help of the managing director to communicate on incentive cuts which will be allocated to employees who perform below the organisational standard. In the context of influence tactics, this is most likely an example of _____.

• A) upward appeal
• B) open door policy
• C) closed door policy
• D) deliberate machiavellianism

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Definitions:

Linguistic Domination

The power dynamics where certain languages or dialects are prioritized over others, affecting societal engagement and opportunity.

Powerful Group

A social or organizational entity with significant influence, resources, or authority over others or within societal structures.

Coercive Control

A pattern of behaviors used to intimidate, exploit, isolate, and control another person.

Conflict Theory

A social theory that views society as an arena of inequality that generates conflict and social change, emphasizing a materialist view of society, critical of the status quo.