Two Managers Have Conflicting Views of How to Best Handle

Multiple Choice

Two managers have conflicting views of how to best handle a recent increase in funds. They have many meetings and each manager must argue his position. After several weeks, a decision is made that results in an efficient and effective use of the new resources. This example BEST shows that ________.

A) only top management partake in political decision making
B) it harms other individuals when managers go after their goals
C) formal power is not necessary to engage in political decision making
D) political decision making can lead to improved performance