Question 1

A product that is high in demand but is difficult to supply is:

Accepted Answer

A) scarce. 
B) non-substitutable. 
C) valuable. 
D) important. 
A) scarce. 
B) non-substitutable. 
C) valuable. 
D) important.

Question 2

Formal power can come from:

Accepted Answer

A) formal authority. 
B) the ability to coerce. 
C) the ability to reward. 
D) all of the above. 
A) formal authority. 
B) the ability to coerce. 
C) the ability to reward. 
D) all of the above.

Question 3

If I like,respect and admire you,you have referent power over me.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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. One of the vice president's major bases of power seems to be:

Accepted Answer

A) reward. 
B) coercive. 
C) expert. 
D) referent. 
A) reward. 
B) coercive. 
C) expert. 
D) referent.

Question 5

Good leaders influence all outcomes through the use of power no matter what the cost.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Tyler was very quiet during today's meeting;it is likely he is withholding information.This kind of power is known as:

Accepted Answer

A) position. 
B) knowledge. 
C) persuasive. 
D) coercive. 
A) position. 
B) knowledge. 
C) persuasive. 
D) coercive.

Question 7

Unwelcome advances,requests for sexual favours and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature that affect an individual's employment is:

Accepted Answer

A) illegal. 
B) abuse of power. 
C) sexual harassment. 
D) all of the above. 
A) illegal. 
B) abuse of power. 
C) sexual harassment. 
D) all of the above.

Question 8

Which of the following statements about power is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

A) A person can have power over you only if they control something you desire. 
B) The most important aspect of power is that it is a function of dependency. 
C) The threat of writing family members out of a will is an example of power. 
D) All of the above. 
A) A person can have power over you only if they control something you desire. 
B) The most important aspect of power is that it is a function of dependency. 
C) The threat of writing family members out of a will is an example of power. 
D) All of the above.

Question 9

Gerald knows that an understanding of dependency is central to understanding power in his organisation. When Gerald discovers his dependency increases as his resources diminish,he learns __________ plays a role in replenishing his supply.

Accepted Answer

A) non-substitutability 
B) possession 
C) negotiation 
D) bargaining power 
A) non-substitutability 
B) possession 
C) negotiation 
D) bargaining power

Question 10

Identify and describe the bases of formal power.

Accepted Answer

Formal power can come from the ability t

Question 11

'Bases of power' refers to:

Accepted Answer

A) the elements of power. 
B) power characteristics. 
C) whether the power position has a good foundation. 
D) sources of power. 
A) the elements of power. 
B) power characteristics. 
C) whether the power position has a good foundation. 
D) sources of power.

Question 12

A has __________ power over B if A can dismiss,suspend or demote B,assuming that B values his or her job.

Accepted Answer

A) reward 
B) legitimate 
C) coercive 
D) referent 
A) reward 
B) legitimate 
C) coercive 
D) referent

Question 13

List and discuss the bases of personal power.

Accepted Answer

Personal power comes from an individual'

Question 14

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 company that could provide the solution to this problem would have ______ over LearnIT.

Accepted Answer

A) dependency 
B) power 
C) management 
D) leadership 
A) dependency 
B) power 
C) management 
D) leadership

Question 15

Some people who are not in formal leadership positions nonetheless have referent power and exert influence over others because of their:

Accepted Answer

A) charismatic dynamism. 
B) emotional effects. 
C) likability. 
D) all of the above. 
A) charismatic dynamism. 
B) emotional effects. 
C) likability. 
D) all of the above.

Question 16

Power,unlike leadership,focuses on downward influence patterns.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

An individual most likely to engage in political behaviour would have all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) a high ability to self-monitor. 
B) a low need for security. 
C) a high need for power. 
D) an internal locus of control. 
A) a high ability to self-monitor. 
B) a low need for security. 
C) a high need for power. 
D) an internal locus of control.

Question 18

The greater B's dependence on A,the greater is B's power in the relationship.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

__________ is the ability to influence others in such a way as to enhance one's objectives.

Accepted Answer

A) Political skill 
B) Power 
C) Dependency 
D) Power tactics 
A) Political skill 
B) Power 
C) Dependency 
D) Power tactics

Question 20

When your superior offers you a raise if you will perform additional work beyond the requirements of your job,they are exercising __________ power.

Accepted Answer

A) reward 
B) referent 
C) expert 
D) coercive 
A) reward 
B) referent 
C) expert 
D) coercive

A product that is high in demand but is difficult to supply is:

Formal power can come from:

If I like,respect and admire you,you have referent power over me.

Good leaders influence all outcomes through the use of power no matter what the cost.

Tyler was very quiet during today's meeting;it is likely he is withholding information.This kind of power is known as:

Unwelcome advances,requests for sexual favours and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature that affect an individual's employment is:

Which of the following statements about power is/are correct?

Gerald knows that an understanding of dependency is central to understanding power in his organisation. When Gerald discovers his dependency increases as his resources diminish,he learns __________ plays a role in replenishing his supply.

Identify and describe the bases of formal power.

'Bases of power' refers to:

A has __________ power over B if A can dismiss,suspend or demote B,assuming that B values his or her job.

List and discuss the bases of personal power.

Some people who are not in formal leadership positions nonetheless have referent power and exert influence over others because of their:

Power,unlike leadership,focuses on downward influence patterns.

An individual most likely to engage in political behaviour would have all of the following EXCEPT:

The greater B's dependence on A,the greater is B's power in the relationship.

__________ is the ability to influence others in such a way as to enhance one's objectives.

When your superior offers you a raise if you will perform additional work beyond the requirements of your job,they are exercising __________ power.

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

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Exam 12: Power and Politics

A product that is high in demand but is difficult to supply is:

Formal power can come from:

If I like,respect and admire you,you have referent power over me.

Good leaders influence all outcomes through the use of power no matter what the cost.

Tyler was very quiet during today's meeting;it is likely he is withholding information.This kind of power is known as:

Unwelcome advances,requests for sexual favours and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature that affect an individual's employment is:

Which of the following statements about power is/are correct?

Gerald knows that an understanding of dependency is central to understanding power in his organisation. When Gerald discovers his dependency increases as his resources diminish,he learns __________ plays a role in replenishing his supply.

Identify and describe the bases of formal power.

'Bases of power' refers to:

A has __________ power over B if A can dismiss,suspend or demote B,assuming that B values his or her job.

List and discuss the bases of personal power.

Some people who are not in formal leadership positions nonetheless have referent power and exert influence over others because of their:

Power,unlike leadership,focuses on downward influence patterns.

An individual most likely to engage in political behaviour would have all of the following EXCEPT:

The greater B's dependence on A,the greater is B's power in the relationship.

__________ is the ability to influence others in such a way as to enhance one's objectives.

When your superior offers you a raise if you will perform additional work beyond the requirements of your job,they are exercising __________ power.

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