Actions not officially sanctioned by an organization that are taken to influence others in order to meet one's personal goals is called:
A)coercion
B)illegitimate power
C)utilitarian power
D)political behavior

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The definition given in the question describes political behavior, which involves informal and unofficial actions taken to advance one's personal goals or interests within an organization. Coercion refers to the use of force or threats to make someone comply, while illegitimate power and utilitarian power are not relevant to the definition given.

Actions Not Officially Sanctioned by an Organization That Are Taken