6. What differences do you see between being skilled at organizational politics and simply being nice to people? 7. What can a person do to become more effective at us- ing the influence tactic of rational persuasion? 8. Imagine yourself as a business student interning in a retail store. What would be a good example of an in- gratiating statement you might make to your manager? 9. What do you think of the ethics of using "strategic sexual performance" to influence others on the job? 10. What can you do today to start increasing your power? Compare your observations with those of your classmates