An organization that develops and manufactures chemical fertilizers places a well-known environmentalist on its board of directors. This political tactic is
A) Controlling the agenda.
B) Selectively emphasizing decision criteria.
C) Co-optation.
D) Building coalitions.

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Co-optation is a strategy where an organization seeks to absorb or assimilate individuals from opposing groups to reduce external threats or criticism. By placing a well-known environmentalist on its board, the organization is attempting to mitigate environmental concerns and criticisms by including a voice from the environmental community within its decision-making process.

An Organization That Develops and Manufactures Chemical Fertilizers Places a Well-Known