Which of the Following Statements Concerning Organizational Politics Is True

question 98

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning organizational politics is true?

• A)Political activity is self-conscious and intentional.
• B)Political activity cannot be beneficial to the organization.
• C)Political activity is solely an individual activity,not a group or subunit activity.
• D)Political activity involves placing organizational interests before self-interest.
• E)Political activity cannot be countered by those with different agendas.

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