Which of the following is not a means by which an organisation may attempt to legitimise its activities?
A) Adapting its output, goals and methods of operation to conform to prevailing definitions of legitimacy.
B) Attempting, through communication, to alter the definition of social legitimacy so that it conforms to the organisation's present practices, outputs and values.
C) Asserting its right to operate under the existing regulatory framework that has been determined by society.
D) Attempting, through communication, to become identified with symbols, values or institutions that have a strong base of legitimacy.

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Asserting its right to operate under the existing regulatory framework that has been determined by society is not a means of attempting to legitimise an organisation's activities, but rather a statement of compliance with legal requirements. Legitimacy is about social acceptance and approval, regardless of legal requirements. A, B, and D are all means through which an organisation may attempt to gain legitimacy.

Which of the Following Is Not a Means by Which