Which of the Following Is an Example of the Influence

question 172

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of the influence tactic of forming coalitions?

• A)A group of employees band together to show management that they collectively demand that the company purchase new computer equipment.
• B)A new executive immediately posts her diplomas and awards on the office wall for others to see.
• C)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.
• D)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.
• E)None of these involves forming coalitions.

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