Question 1

Dependency can be limited by:

Accepted Answer

A) exerting power over others. 
B) establishing a knowledge source. 
C) creating alternative sources of supply. 
D) spending financial resources. 
A) exerting power over others. 
B) establishing a knowledge source. 
C) creating alternative sources of supply. 
D) spending financial resources.

Question 2

__________ power is broader than the power to coerce and reward.

Accepted Answer

A) Coercive 
B) Legitimate 
C) Expert 
D) Reward 
A) Coercive 
B) Legitimate 
C) Expert 
D) Reward

Question 3

_________ focuses on the downward influence of one's followers.

Accepted Answer

A) Information 
B) Leadership 
C) Power 
D) Communication 
A) Information 
B) Leadership 
C) Power 
D) Communication

Question 4

__________ requires dependence but not goal compatibility.

Accepted Answer

A) Power 
B) Leadership 
C) Communication 
D) Information 
A) Power 
B) Leadership 
C) Communication 
D) Information

Question 5

Mason is rationalising his actions to his supervisor in an attempt to get out of trouble.It is likely Mason will succeed because he is:

Accepted Answer

A) articulate and persuasive. 
B) powerful and manipulative. 
C) equitable and just. 
D) making a favourable impression. 
A) articulate and persuasive. 
B) powerful and manipulative. 
C) equitable and just. 
D) making a favourable impression.

Question 6

Dependency explains why organisations use single suppliers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The power tactic that influences in all three directions-upwardly,downwardly and laterally-is:

Accepted Answer

A) ingratiation. 
B) pressure. 
C) rational persuasion. 
D) friendliness. 
A) ingratiation. 
B) pressure. 
C) rational persuasion. 
D) friendliness.

Question 8

Vivian has not been handling one portion of her duties in a satisfactory manner.As a result,her manager threatens to withhold her promotion.Which power tactic is being used?

Accepted Answer

A) rational persuasion 
B) ingratiation 
C) assertiveness 
D) pressure 
A) rational persuasion 
B) ingratiation 
C) assertiveness 
D) pressure

Question 9

Politics is a necessary evil in organisations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The difference between power and leadership rests on the:

Accepted Answer

A) leader's downward influence on followers. 
B) lateral influence between leaders and followers. 
C) reciprocal influence between the follower and leader. 
D) upward influence between the follower and leader. 
A) leader's downward influence on followers. 
B) lateral influence between leaders and followers. 
C) reciprocal influence between the follower and leader. 
D) upward influence between the follower and leader.

Question 11

The __________ relationship can be seen in the power of occupational categories.In occupations where supply is low and relative to demand,compensation is more attractive.

Accepted Answer

A) referent power 
B) scarcity-dependency 
C) importance-dependency 
D) substitutability 
A) referent power 
B) scarcity-dependency 
C) importance-dependency 
D) substitutability

Question 12

LearnIT creates multilingual interactive electronic dictionaries.Currently,the company is unable to launch its new product line because the products consume too much power,resulting in a very short battery life.Finding a new power source for its products is essential. A way of reducing any dependency arising through a supplier of better power sources is to:

Accepted Answer

A) find multiple suppliers of similar power sources. 
B) increase the importance of the power source to the overall design. 
C) alert consumers to the availability of alternative power sources. 
D) none of the above. 
A) find multiple suppliers of similar power sources. 
B) increase the importance of the power source to the overall design. 
C) alert consumers to the availability of alternative power sources. 
D) none of the above.

Question 13

'Expert power' refers to influence that derives from:

Accepted Answer

A) politics. 
B) position. 
C) educational institutions. 
D) special skills or knowledge. 
A) politics. 
B) position. 
C) educational institutions. 
D) special skills or knowledge.

Question 14

__________ power and __________ power are opposites of each other.

Accepted Answer

A) Coercive;expert 
B) Referent;reward 
C) Reward;coercive 
D) Expert;reward 
A) Coercive;expert 
B) Referent;reward 
C) Reward;coercive 
D) Expert;reward

Question 15

Describe three things that create resource dependency.

Accepted Answer

Dependency is increased when the resourc

Question 16

How is 'power' defined?

Accepted Answer

Power is a capacity that A has to influe

Question 17

One reacts to ________ power out of fear of the negative ramifications that might result if one fails to comply.

Accepted Answer

A) knowledge 
B) influence 
C) persuasive 
D) coercive 
A) knowledge 
B) influence 
C) persuasive 
D) coercive

Question 18

Contrast leadership with power.

Accepted Answer

Power does not require goal compatibilit

Question 19

Political behaviour in organisations is:

Accepted Answer

A) seen only in large organisations. 
B) counterproductive to individual goals. 
C) outside of one's specified job requirements. 
D) part of each job requirement. 
A) seen only in large organisations. 
B) counterproductive to individual goals. 
C) outside of one's specified job requirements. 
D) part of each job requirement.

Question 20

Legitimate powers are based on:

Accepted Answer

A) position. 
B) fear. 
C) knowledge. 
D) rewards. 
A) position. 
B) fear. 
C) knowledge. 
D) rewards.

Dependency can be limited by:

__________ power is broader than the power to coerce and reward.

_________ focuses on the downward influence of one's followers.

__________ requires dependence but not goal compatibility.

Mason is rationalising his actions to his supervisor in an attempt to get out of trouble.It is likely Mason will succeed because he is:

Dependency explains why organisations use single suppliers.

The power tactic that influences in all three directions-upwardly,downwardly and laterally-is:

Vivian has not been handling one portion of her duties in a satisfactory manner.As a result,her manager threatens to withhold her promotion.Which power tactic is being used?

Politics is a necessary evil in organisations.

The difference between power and leadership rests on the:

The __________ relationship can be seen in the power of occupational categories.In occupations where supply is low and relative to demand,compensation is more attractive.

'Expert power' refers to influence that derives from:

power and power are opposites of each other.

Describe three things that create resource dependency.

How is 'power' defined?

One reacts to ________ power out of fear of the negative ramifications that might result if one fails to comply.

Contrast leadership with power.

Political behaviour in organisations is:

Legitimate powers are based on:

What Is Organisational Behaviour

Diversity in Organisations

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Personality and Values

Emotions and Moods

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Motivation: From Concept to Application

Foundations of Group Behaviour

Understanding Work Teams

Communication

Leadership

Conflict and Negotiation

Foundations of Organisational Structure

Organisational Culture

Organisational Change and Stress Management

Filters

Exam 12: Power and Politics

Dependency can be limited by:

__________ power is broader than the power to coerce and reward.

_________ focuses on the downward influence of one's followers.

__________ requires dependence but not goal compatibility.

Mason is rationalising his actions to his supervisor in an attempt to get out of trouble.It is likely Mason will succeed because he is:

Dependency explains why organisations use single suppliers.

The power tactic that influences in all three directions-upwardly,downwardly and laterally-is:

Vivian has not been handling one portion of her duties in a satisfactory manner.As a result,her manager threatens to withhold her promotion.Which power tactic is being used?

Politics is a necessary evil in organisations.

The difference between power and leadership rests on the:

The __________ relationship can be seen in the power of occupational categories.In occupations where supply is low and relative to demand,compensation is more attractive.

'Expert power' refers to influence that derives from:

__________ power and __________ power are opposites of each other.

Describe three things that create resource dependency.

How is 'power' defined?

One reacts to ________ power out of fear of the negative ramifications that might result if one fails to comply.

Contrast leadership with power.

Political behaviour in organisations is:

Legitimate powers are based on:

What Is Organisational Behaviour

Diversity in Organisations

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Personality and Values

Emotions and Moods

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Motivation: From Concept to Application

Foundations of Group Behaviour

Understanding Work Teams

Communication

Leadership

Conflict and Negotiation

Foundations of Organisational Structure

Organisational Culture

Organisational Change and Stress Management

Filters

power and power are opposites of each other.