"I won't pressure you to meet the sales target, but think of your family, and how they might be affected if you fail to meet the target." This speech is made by Gregory, a line manager, to one of his subordinates. In the context of influence tactics, Gregory is attempting _____.
A) manipulation of his subordinate
B) debasement before his subordinates
C) the process of upward appeal
D) co-opting antagonists
manipulation of his subordinate
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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a. prototypes, stereotypes, prejudices, and relational constructs b. prototypes, stereotypes, interpersonal constructs, and scripts c. prototypes, interpersonal constructs, scripts, and interpretation d. stereotypes, prejudices, scripts, and interpretation
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A. The dirty clothes, water, and detergent. B. The light indicating that the washer is off balance and has stopped. C. The clean clothes. D. The wash and rinse cycle.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)