Which of the Following Is True of Organizational Politics

question 112

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of organizational politics?

• A) Organizational politics cannot be used for personal benefits.
• B) Organizational politics are used only by managers who lack merit and capabilities.
• C) Organizational politics are a purely negative force.
• D) Effective managers do not engage in politics to gain support for and implement needed changes.
• E) Everyone engages in politics to a degree-coworkers, subordinates, as well as people outside an organization.

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