HI6005 Management and Organisations in Global Environment Assignment Solution

Question 5 (7 marks)

Al Gore (an American politician and environmentalist) and many others have spent years trying to influence everyone globally to think about the changes in the environment and the implications of global warming. They speak, write, network, and lobby to get others to pay attention. But Gore, for example, does not stop there. He also works to persuade us with direct, action-based suggestions such as asking everyone to switch the kind of light bulbs they use, turn off appliances when not in use, drive vehicles with better fuel economy, and even take shorter showers. Ironically, Gore has more influence now as a private citizen regarding these issues than he was able to exert as a congressman, senator, and vice president of the United States. With reference to the above case, explain the types of influence tactics with examples. Answer this question in not more than 400 words.