The more power managers have over workers in the organization, the more likely workers are to
A) avoid impression management to avoid being criticized.
B) avoid impression management in order to be promoted.
C) engage in impression management to please coworkers.
D) engage in impression management to please those in power.

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When workers believe that their success and promotion is dependent on pleasing those in power, they are more likely to engage in impression management tactics. This is because they feel pressure to present themselves in a favorable light to those with the authority to promote or reward them. Therefore, the more power managers have over workers, the more likely workers are to engage in impression management to please those in power.

The More Power Managers Have Over Workers in the Organization