Most Interest Groups Are Careful About the Way They Spend

question 23

Multiple Choice

Most interest groups are careful about the way they spend their funds and contribute to those legislators who

• A) supported them in the past, vote conservatively, and serve on committees in their industry or area of concern.
• B) serve on committees that have jurisdiction over their industry, vote conservatively, and like the perks they offer.
• C) serve on committees that have jurisdiction over their areas of concern or industry and show a tendency to be easily swayed.
• D) supported them in the past and serve on committees that have jurisdiction over their industry or area of concern.
• E) show a tendency to be easily swayed, and serve on committees that have jurisdiction over their industry or area of concern.

Utilize conflict resolution skills (negotiating, mediating, moderating) effectively in group leadership.

Recognize the importance and impact of environmental and social factors on group dynamics and leadership styles.

Identify and develop personal leadership styles and understand how they affect group dynamics.

Understand the role of gender and how it influences leadership emergence and dynamics in groups.

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