Which of the following is an example of the influence tactic of forming coalitions?

A) A group of employees band together to show management that they collectively demand that the company purchase new computer equipment.
B) Airline employees threaten to go on strike just a few weeks before the company begins its busiest season and most profitable part of the year.
C) A new executive immediately posts her diplomas and awards on the office wall for others to see.
D) To demonstrate that cost overrun errors aren't due to production employees, the production manager privately shows senior executives examples of how the marketing manager makes mistakes on orders.
E) None of these involves forming coalitions.

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Astri Mutiar · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  Forming coalitions involves building alliances or partnerships with others to achieve a common goal. In option A, a group of employees is forming a coalition to demand new computer equipment.

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