Managers who do favors for others who might feel obligated to repay them are using which political tactic?
A) Cultivating a favorable impression
B) Controlling access to information
C) Creating obligations and using reciprocity
D) Aligning oneself with more powerful others

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The political tactic described is creating obligations and using reciprocity. By doing favors for others, managers are creating a sense of indebtedness and may expect these individuals to repay them in the future.

Managers Who Do Favors for Others Who Might Feel Obligated