Quartermaine University has just formed a board of trustees and invited 25 of its wealthiest alumni to join. In this example, Quartermaine University is demonstrating
A)contraction.
B)cooptation.
C)coalition.
D)political action.
E)voluntary action.

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Quartermaine University is demonstrating cooptation, which refers to the process of bringing in influential individuals or groups to gain their support and approval. In this case, the university is inviting its wealthiest alumni to join the board of trustees in order to gain their financial support and expertise.

Quartermaine University Has Just Formed a Board of Trustees and Invited