Which of the following statements is true of political behavior?
A) Political behavior is always a manifestation of good intent.
B) Managers should cover up disagreements so that subordinates will have less opportunity for political behavior.
C) Even if a manager's actions are not politically motivated, others may assume that they are.
D) By providing subordinates with autonomy, managers are likely to promote political behavior.
E) Managers should use power if they want to avoid charges of political motivation.

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By its very nature, political behavior is tricky to approach in a rational and systematic way. But managers can handle political behavior so that it does not do excessive damage. First, managers should be aware that, even if their actions are not politically motivated, others may assume that they are.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of Political Behavior