How Can Managers Handle Political Behavior So That It Does

question 165

Multiple Choice

How can managers handle political behavior so that it does not do excessive damage?

• A) Managers should avoid covert actions.
• B) Managers should provide employees with autonomy,responsibility,challenge,and feedback.
• C) Managers should be aware that even if their plans are not politically motivated,others might perceive them that way.
• D) Managers should get disagreements out in the open so that subordinates will have less opportunity for political behavior.
• E) All of these choices

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