Which of the Following Is an Example of the Influence

question 150

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)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.
• C)A new executive immediately posts her diplomas and awards on the office wall for others to see.
• 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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Definitions:

Persuasive Request

involves crafting a message with the intent to convince the reader to comply with a specific request, often through rational argumentation and emotional appeal.

Merit

The quality of being particularly good or worthy, especially so as to deserve praise or reward.

Persuasive

Having the ability to convince or influence someone to believe or do something through reasoning or the use of emotive language.

"You Must"

A directive phrase indicating obligation or necessity, often used to emphasize the importance of following a command or advice.