Question 1

When authority is centralized, it is difficult for coalitions to form.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A coalition is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  often built around trade-offs 
B)  a task relationship 
C)  a way to delegate authority 
D)  formed to decrease centrality 
A)  often built around trade-offs 
B)  a task relationship 
C)  a way to delegate authority 
D)  formed to decrease centrality

Question 3

To grow, change, and survive, an organization must manage both cooperation and competition among stakeholders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of a line function in an organization that produces toys for children?

Accepted Answer

A)  R&D 
B)  manufacturing 
C)  accounting 
D)  purchasing 
A)  R&D 
B)  manufacturing 
C)  accounting 
D)  purchasing

Question 5

The power possessed by a subunit within a company because of its specialized knowledge is an example of unobtrusive power.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

One prime political tactic that an individual or subunit can use to increase power is to become indispensable to the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Attitudinal structuring is a process ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  of firing people who are trying to thwart organizational goals 
B)  designed to encourage the perception that conflicting parties are on the same side 
C)  of changing the structure of the organization so as to remove the source of conflict 
D)  that involves a third-party negotiator to moderate a dispute between subunits or stakeholders 
A)  of firing people who are trying to thwart organizational goals 
B)  designed to encourage the perception that conflicting parties are on the same side 
C)  of changing the structure of the organization so as to remove the source of conflict 
D)  that involves a third-party negotiator to moderate a dispute between subunits or stakeholders

Question 8

At the latent stage of Pondy's model of organizational conflict, no outright conflict exists.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

To manage organizational politics and gain its benefits, an organization must ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  centralize decision-making authority at the top-management level 
B)  use a tall hierarchy of authority 
C)  establish a balance of power in which alternative views and solutions can be offered 
D)  use the 360 degrees appraisal system for performance evaluation 
A)  centralize decision-making authority at the top-management level 
B)  use a tall hierarchy of authority 
C)  establish a balance of power in which alternative views and solutions can be offered 
D)  use the 360 degrees appraisal system for performance evaluation

Question 10

Which of the following is most likely to occur in an organization with centralized authority?

Accepted Answer

A)  Employees take up more responsibilities. 
B)  Subordinates compete to ingratiate themselves with top managers for receiving favor. 
C)  Several coalitions are formed within the organization. 
D)  Employees are empowered to make decisions. 
A)  Employees take up more responsibilities. 
B)  Subordinates compete to ingratiate themselves with top managers for receiving favor. 
C)  Several coalitions are formed within the organization. 
D)  Employees are empowered to make decisions.

Question 11

What are the various potential sources of conflict between subunits?

Accepted Answer

The various potential sources of conflic

Question 12

The first stage of Pondy's model of organizational conflict is perceived conflict.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Co-optation is a particularly important tool in coalition management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following stages in Pondy's model of organizational conflict comes immediately after the "felt conflict" stage?

Accepted Answer

A)  latent conflict 
B)  perceived conflict 
C)  conflict aftermath 
D)  manifest conflict 
A)  latent conflict 
B)  perceived conflict 
C)  conflict aftermath 
D)  manifest conflict

Question 15

In Pondy's model of organizational conflict, the "felt conflict" stage comes immediately before the "perceived conflict" stage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

When task interdependence is high, conflict is likely to occur.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

An organization's ability to obtain the benefits of politics depends on the assumption that ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  resources are being allocated to subunits on the basis of their performance 
B)  strong property rights are given to all the employees 
C)  power flows to those who can be of most help to the organization 
D)  all the employees are satisfied with their jobs 
A)  resources are being allocated to subunits on the basis of their performance 
B)  strong property rights are given to all the employees 
C)  power flows to those who can be of most help to the organization 
D)  all the employees are satisfied with their jobs

Question 18

At the manifest conflict stage in Pondy's model, each subunit begins to define why the conflict is emerging and to analyze the events that have led up to it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

In which stage of Pondy's model do subunits begin to try and define why conflict is occurring and analyzing the events that led up to the conflict?

Accepted Answer

A)  latent conflict 
B)  perceived conflict 
C)  manifest conflict 
D)  conflict aftermath 
A)  latent conflict 
B)  perceived conflict 
C)  manifest conflict 
D)  conflict aftermath

Question 20

Pondy's model of organizational conflict consists of four sequential stages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

When authority is centralized, it is difficult for coalitions to form.

A coalition is ________.

To grow, change, and survive, an organization must manage both cooperation and competition among stakeholders.

Which of the following is an example of a line function in an organization that produces toys for children?

The power possessed by a subunit within a company because of its specialized knowledge is an example of unobtrusive power.

One prime political tactic that an individual or subunit can use to increase power is to become indispensable to the organization.

Attitudinal structuring is a process ________.

At the latent stage of Pondy's model of organizational conflict, no outright conflict exists.

To manage organizational politics and gain its benefits, an organization must ________.

Which of the following is most likely to occur in an organization with centralized authority?

What are the various potential sources of conflict between subunits?

The first stage of Pondy's model of organizational conflict is perceived conflict.

Co-optation is a particularly important tool in coalition management.

Which of the following stages in Pondy's model of organizational conflict comes immediately after the "felt conflict" stage?

In Pondy's model of organizational conflict, the "felt conflict" stage comes immediately before the "perceived conflict" stage.

When task interdependence is high, conflict is likely to occur.

An organization's ability to obtain the benefits of politics depends on the assumption that ________.

At the manifest conflict stage in Pondy's model, each subunit begins to define why the conflict is emerging and to analyze the events that have led up to it.

In which stage of Pondy's model do subunits begin to try and define why conflict is occurring and analyzing the events that led up to the conflict?

Pondy's model of organizational conflict consists of four sequential stages.

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Stakeholders, Managers, and Ethics

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Basic Challenges of Organizational Design

Designing Organizational Structure: Authority and Control

Designing Organizational Structure: Specialization and Coordination

Creating and Managing Organizational Culture

Organizational Design and Strategy in a Changing Global Environment

Organizational Design, Competences, and Technology

Types and Forms of Organizational Change

Organizational Transformations: Birth, Growth, Decline, and Death

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Exam 14: Managing Conflict, Power, and Politics

When authority is centralized, it is difficult for coalitions to form.

A coalition is ________.

To grow, change, and survive, an organization must manage both cooperation and competition among stakeholders.

Which of the following is an example of a line function in an organization that produces toys for children?

The power possessed by a subunit within a company because of its specialized knowledge is an example of unobtrusive power.

One prime political tactic that an individual or subunit can use to increase power is to become indispensable to the organization.

Attitudinal structuring is a process ________.

At the latent stage of Pondy's model of organizational conflict, no outright conflict exists.

To manage organizational politics and gain its benefits, an organization must ________.

Which of the following is most likely to occur in an organization with centralized authority?

What are the various potential sources of conflict between subunits?

The first stage of Pondy's model of organizational conflict is perceived conflict.

Co-optation is a particularly important tool in coalition management.

Which of the following stages in Pondy's model of organizational conflict comes immediately after the "felt conflict" stage?

In Pondy's model of organizational conflict, the "felt conflict" stage comes immediately before the "perceived conflict" stage.

When task interdependence is high, conflict is likely to occur.

An organization's ability to obtain the benefits of politics depends on the assumption that ________.

At the manifest conflict stage in Pondy's model, each subunit begins to define why the conflict is emerging and to analyze the events that have led up to it.

In which stage of Pondy's model do subunits begin to try and define why conflict is occurring and analyzing the events that led up to the conflict?

Pondy's model of organizational conflict consists of four sequential stages.

Organizations and Organizational Effectiveness

Stakeholders, Managers, and Ethics

Organizing in a Changing Global Environment

Basic Challenges of Organizational Design

Designing Organizational Structure: Authority and Control

Designing Organizational Structure: Specialization and Coordination

Creating and Managing Organizational Culture

Organizational Design and Strategy in a Changing Global Environment

Organizational Design, Competences, and Technology

Types and Forms of Organizational Change

Organizational Transformations: Birth, Growth, Decline, and Death

Decision Making, Learning, Knowledge Management, and Information Technology

Innovation, Intrapreneurship, and Creativity

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