Which of the following statements is most appropriate?

a. The policy of talking to management and incorporating their needs into the project terms of reference creates a positive process but may be manipulated to lessen the level of independence. One would accommodate management’s views but only to an extent, so as not to alter the original terms of reference beyond recognition.

b. The policy of talking to management and incorporating their needs into the project terms of reference creates a negative process that may be manipulated to lessen the level of independence. One should not accommodate management’s views if this would alter the original terms of reference.

c. The policy of talking to management and incorporating their needs into the project terms of reference creates a negative process but may be manipulated to lessen the level of independence. One would accommodate management’s views but only to a very limited extent.

d. The policy of talking to management and incorporating their needs into the project terms of reference creates a positive process that increases the level of independence. One would always accommodate management’s views to ensure the project has a terms or reference that is set by management.