When a Top-Level Executive Wants to Influence a Large Number

question 37

Multiple Choice

When a top-level executive wants to influence a large number of employees, the executive will most likely:

• A) attempt to change the organization culture.
• B) use ingratiation with as many workers as feasible.
• C) exchange favors with as many workers as feasible.
• D) create the position of organizational change agent.

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