Ethan tried to convince his subordinates to accept a new policy by showing them that the policy is consistent with the organizational rules and policies. He also showed them that the people above him had already supported and sanctioned the policy. What influence tactic was Ethan using?

legitimating tactics          

Explanation:

The term "tactic" is described as a phenomenon that ought to demand compliance or uses threat or intimidation.

Legitimating tactics: The term "legitimating tactics" is described as a phenomenon in which an individual is basing his or her request on right or authority, implied or express support from someone superiors, or organizational policies or rules is the best thing to consider.

In the question above, the given statement signifies Ethan is using legitimating tactics.

the answer is       political office  

hope this .

chavez's example shows that nonviolent protest can work well. it shows that one nonviolent man can stop a mob, which proves chavez's point and persuades people to protest nonviolently.