Which of the Following Is an Example of the Influence

question 170

Multiple Choice

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

• A)A new executive immediately posts his diplomas and awards on the office wall for others to see.
• B)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.
• C)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.
• D)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.
• E)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.

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Definitions:

Net Present Value

A method used to evaluate the profitability of an investment by calculating the difference between the present value of cash inflows and outflows.

Cash Inflows

Money received by a business during a period of time, including sales, investment income, and financing.

Required Rate

The required rate, often referred to as the required rate of return, is the minimum expected rate of return on an investment deemed acceptable to an investor.

Unequal Cash Flows

Cash inflows or outflows over a period that vary in amount, which are crucial in investment analysis and capital budgeting.