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Scenario: City Place, Inc.
Samuel, Linda, Shirley, and Matt are part of the project team at Ltronix International, a company
producing home appliances. They had been assigned the task of selecting two out of five new
products to be introduced in the next quarter. The team is at conflict over the choice of products
to be introduced. Samuel, who is uncomfortable with confrontations, chooses to remain neutral by
staying away from the arguments. Linda and Shirley had a few arguments which were finally
resolved when Linda gave in to Shirley’s demands. Shirley who was the most experienced among
the four continued to insist on her choice. Matt was equally adamant about his choice. Finally, to
resolve the situation, Shirley agreed to one of Matt’s choice of products in exchange for one of her
choices.
Which influence tactic could Shirley, who is the most experienced in the team, have used to
convince the others of her choice?