All of the Following Are Appropriate Benchmarks for a State

question 48

Multiple Choice

All of the following are appropriate benchmarks for a state or local government to use as a basis for comparing performance except:

• A) A government's own operating results and financial position from prior years.
• B) International City/County Management Association's Financial Trend Monitoring System results for governments of similar types and size.
• C) Federal agencies' financial information for a comparable time period.
• D) Socioeconomic and demographic trends of governments of similar types and size available from U.S. Census Bureau.

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Definitions:

Referent Power

A form of influence based on the ability to attract others and build loyalty through charisma, likability, or status.

Influence Tactics

Strategies or methods used by individuals to change the perception, opinion, or behavior of others to achieve a desired outcome.

Bases of Power

The sources or origins of authority and influence that leaders or entities possess, including aspects like expert power, legitimate power, and coercive power.

Influence Tactics

Methods or strategies used by individuals or groups to affect the beliefs, attitudes, or behaviors of others.