Which of the Following Is the Best Way for a Stakeholder

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best way for a stakeholder to gain legitimacy?

• A) Committing acts of violence to show the company and the community that you are serious
• B) Making claims that you feel are reasonable, regardless of the view of other stakeholders
• C) Exploring the issue from a variety of perspectives and then communicating your desires for change in a respectful manner
• D) Insisting that your group's interests are extremely important to society in general
• E) Informing the media of the horrible things the company has done so that the rest of the world will know

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Definitions:

Aversive Conditioning

A method of behavior modification that involves using unpleasant stimuli to discourage undesirable behaviors.

Negative Transference

A psychological phenomenon where an individual projects feelings of negativity or hostility from past relationships onto a new person, often a therapist.

Behavioral Contracting

A therapy technique involving a written agreement between a therapist and a client outlining behavior change expectations and rewards.

Desensitization

The diminished emotional responsiveness to a negative, aversive or positive stimulus after repeated exposure to it.