Jim strongly disagrees with a new program that is being developed and wants to prevent the program from moving forward.Jim manages to fill up the department meeting agenda with other issues, so the new program is therefore not discussed.Which political behavior technique has Jim used?
A) game playing
B) controlling the agenda
C) using outside experts
D) controlling information
E) controlling decision parameters

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Jim has used the political behavior technique of controlling the agenda to prevent the new program from being discussed. By filling up the meeting agenda with other issues, he effectively controls what topics are discussed and when, thus avoiding any discussion of the new program.

Jim Strongly Disagrees with a New Program That Is Being