Based on research, why is Ava’s initial assertiveness in her discussions with the mayor more acceptable? Multiple Choice Ava is a woman while the mayor is a man. Both Ava and the mayor are women. There are men present in the discussions. Ava is a man while the mayor is a woman. There are women present in the discussions.

Based on research, why is Ava’s initial assertiveness in her discussions with the mayor more acceptable? Multiple Choice Ava is a woman while the mayor is a man. Both Ava and the mayor are women. There are men present in the discussions. Ava is a man while the mayor is a woman. There are women present in the discussions.

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Author:Richard L. Daft

Publisher:Richard L. Daft

Chapter17: Managing Communication

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