If a Supervisor Wants to Gain Credibility for His Idea

Multiple Choice

If a supervisor wants to gain credibility for his idea to shift work hours to an earlier time in order to increase productivity, it would be BEST for him to ________.

A) form coalitions with other powerful managers even though they often act questionably
B) prevent formal discussion of any issues that do not support his view
C) bring in an outside expert to back up his ideas
D) use punishment or rewards to garner support for his ideas