Which of the Following Is an Example of the Influence

question 70

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of the influence tactic of controlling information?

• A)Airline employees threaten to go on strike just a few weeks before the company begins its busiest season and most profitable part of the year.
• B)To increase the chances of promotion to a more senior job in the company, an employee exaggerates to management about his role on the executive of a non-profit group.
• C)To demonstrate that cost overrun errors aren't due to production employees, the production manager privately shows senior executives examples of how the marketing manager makes mistakes on orders.
• D)A new executive immediately posts his diplomas and awards on the office wall for others to see.
• E)The vice-president of marketing deliberately places an issue that she dislikes near the bottom of next meeting's agenda (rather than near the top) so there is less chance the meeting will have time to address that issue.

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Definitions:

Net 45

A payment term indicating the buyer must complete payment within 45 days from the invoice date.

Break-Even Point

The point at which total costs and total revenues are equal, meaning there is no net loss or gain.

Variable Cost

Costs that vary directly with the level of production or output, such as materials and labor expenses.

Monthly Interest Rate

The interest rate applicable to an investment or loan on a monthly basis.