SCENARIO 8-2 Jerod Is New to Xenon Corporation and Wants

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SCENARIO 8-2 Jerod is new to Xenon Corporation and wants to make a good impression on his co-workers and supervisor.He is on a three-month probationary status,and he knows that all of the office staff have a say in whether he is permanently hired.He agrees with the supervisor's opinion most of the time and is always doing nice things for him.Jerod makes sure that he associates with the "right" people and is constantly complimenting others about their good work.
-Refer to Scenario 8-2.Research on influence tactics would suggest Jerod should use "softer" tactics first.Softer tactics rely on

• A)coercion.
• B)impression management.
• C)legitimate power.
• D)personal power.
• E)favours.

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