Exam 12: Power and Politics

Sara is enforcing the firm's attendance policies and,as a formal procedure,is making notes in her employee's files when they are late to work.Sara is using __________power tactics.

Your physician has advised you to take a series of medications.You comply because of their __________ power.

Which of these power tactics is the LEAST effective?

_________power is based on identification with a person who has desirable resources or personal traits.

Nelly has heard a rumour that her organisation will be downsizing.She is aware that one of the managers within her department is on good terms with the senior partners.One of Nelly's friends has suggested that she build her relationship with this manager to avoid losing her job if the organisation does engage in downsizing. In deciding whether this is an appropriate thing to do,Nelly should ask herself:

Your colleagues at work are constantly talking about the company's vice president.He is feared throughout the organisation as a ruthless man who is not to be antagonised.It is necessary for you to bring him a report and you are very nervous about having to deal with him. The one base of power that the vice president does NOT seem to have is:

Dependency is decreased when the resource you control is:

All of the following are implied in the definition of power EXCEPT:

The control over recognition,interesting assignments and preferred work shifts are examples of__________ power.

The more alternative job opportunities a person has,the less likely that individual is to risk illegitimate political actions.

The opposite of coercive power is __________ power.

Thomas recognises that his firm is plagued by organisational politics.He is not good at playing games and instead frequently engages in defensive behaviours in order to protect himself and his interests. Thomas has decided to play it safe and engage in buffing if he must.These defensive behaviours are part of avoiding:

It is not possible for a subordinate to sexually harass his or her supervisor.

If your supervisor has the final decision on who will make the presentation,they have:

What is political behaviour?

A product that is difficult to replace is:

Megan has a clear understanding of how others react and she plays her role within the organisation.Megan exhibits qualities of a person who has __________ abilities.

James approaches his supervisor with data and a logical presentation supporting his request for additional personnel.He is using:

Ian is a manager within his organisation.When sending his staff on training courses,Ian always ensures that the training programs are compatible with the interests and career paths of his employees. In this scenario,Ian's actions would be most similar to:

The power tactic of using flattery,praise or friendly behaviour before making a request is: