Question 1

Men and women engage in networking equally except for socializing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Power is defined as

Accepted Answer

A) the capacity to influence others who are in a state of dependence. 
B) a process of antagonism that occurs when one person or organizational subunit frustrates the goal attainment of another. 
C) the joint occurrence of antagonism and blocked goals. 
D) using influence to obtain ends not sanctioned by the organization or to obtain sanctioned ends through nonsanctioned means. 
E) establishing good connections with key organizational members in order to achieve one's goals. 
A) the capacity to influence others who are in a state of dependence. 
B) a process of antagonism that occurs when one person or organizational subunit frustrates the goal attainment of another. 
C) the joint occurrence of antagonism and blocked goals. 
D) using influence to obtain ends not sanctioned by the organization or to obtain sanctioned ends through nonsanctioned means. 
E) establishing good connections with key organizational members in order to achieve one's goals. A

Question 3

Sam pursued his self-interest at Omega Corporation, even when it went against organizational goals.This is an example of ________.

Accepted Answer

organizational politics

Question 4

An example of empowerment at work is approaching the service desk and hearing:

Accepted Answer

A) "Sorry! I don't have the authority to solve that problem." 
B) "Let me refund your money in full." 
C) "That's not my job." 
D) "I'll tell my boss about this." 
E) "I just need to get my supervisor's signature." 
A) "Sorry! I don't have the authority to solve that problem." 
B) "Let me refund your money in full." 
C) "That's not my job." 
D) "I'll tell my boss about this." 
E) "I just need to get my supervisor's signature."

Question 5

________ is a psychological process by which people come to engage in behaviour that violates their own ethical standards.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is a psychological process by which...

Question 6

The manager who agrees to recommend a raise for an employee if she increases her net sales by 30 percent is using ________ means to achieve ________ ends.

Accepted Answer

A) sanctioned; not-sanctioned 
B) sanctioned; sanctioned 
C) not-sanctioned; not-sanctioned 
D) not-sanctioned; sanctioned 
E) unethical; ethical 
A) sanctioned; not-sanctioned 
B) sanctioned; sanctioned 
C) not-sanctioned; not-sanctioned 
D) not-sanctioned; sanctioned 
E) unethical; ethical

Question 7

Describe four influence tactics and explain how each may be related to one of the individual power bases.

Accepted Answer

Seven influence tactics are presented in

Question 8

Organizations such as the RCMP, Uber, and General Motors have faced serious and expensive charges of harassment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) All women are equally likely to be harassed. 
B) Women who exhibit traditional masculine personality traits are more likely to experience harassment. 
C) Women who exhibit traditional feminine personality traits are more likely to experience harassment. 
D) Immigrant women are more likely to be harassed. 
E) Younger women are more likely to be harassed. 
A) All women are equally likely to be harassed. 
B) Women who exhibit traditional masculine personality traits are more likely to experience harassment. 
C) Women who exhibit traditional feminine personality traits are more likely to experience harassment. 
D) Immigrant women are more likely to be harassed. 
E) Younger women are more likely to be harassed.

Question 10

A manager with a high need for personal power

Accepted Answer

A) will be the most effective manager. 
B) will avoid using organizational politics. 
C) will avoid using that power to influence others. 
D) will use their power for personal gain. 
E) will not be concerned with status symbols. 
A) will be the most effective manager. 
B) will avoid using organizational politics. 
C) will avoid using that power to influence others. 
D) will use their power for personal gain. 
E) will not be concerned with status symbols.

Question 11

Sexual harassment is a form of ________ behaviour.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Sexual harassment is a form of ________...

Question 12

________ involves the disclosure of illegitimate practices by a current or former organizational member to some person or organization that might be able to take action to correct these practices.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ involves the disclosure of illegitimate practices...

Question 13

Politics can take a toll on the performance of older workers but not younger workers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What personality types are most likely to engage in networking behaviours?

Accepted Answer

A) High need for power and high Machiavellianism 
B) High self-esteem and high Machiavellianism 
C) High need for power and extraversion 
D) High self-esteem and extraversion 
E) High need for power and self-esteem 
A) High need for power and high Machiavellianism 
B) High self-esteem and high Machiavellianism 
C) High need for power and extraversion 
D) High self-esteem and extraversion 
E) High need for power and self-esteem

Question 15

Research indicates that women are much more likely to be ethical than men.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) Women are much more ethical than men. 
B) Women are marginally more ethical than men. 
C) Men are much more ethical than women. 
D) Men are marginally more ethical than women. 
E) Women and men are equally ethical. 
A) Women are much more ethical than men. 
B) Women are marginally more ethical than men. 
C) Men are much more ethical than women. 
D) Men are marginally more ethical than women. 
E) Women and men are equally ethical.

Question 17

Average or mid-range levels of business competition seem to stimulate the most unethical behaviour in organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A subtle form of politicking involves establishing good relations with key people inside and/or outside of the organization.This is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A subtle form of politicking involves establishing...

Question 19

What strategic contingency condition is at play when a subunit has an especially crucial impact on the quantity or quality of the organization's key product or service?

Accepted Answer

A) Scarcity 
B) Uncertainty 
C) Centrality 
D) Defensiveness 
E) Substitutability 
A) Scarcity 
B) Uncertainty 
C) Centrality 
D) Defensiveness 
E) Substitutability

Question 20

Among business students, undergraduates have been found to be more ethical than ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Among business students, undergraduates have been found...

Men and women engage in networking equally except for socializing.

Power is defined as

Sam pursued his self-interest at Omega Corporation, even when it went against organizational goals.This is an example of ________.

An example of empowerment at work is approaching the service desk and hearing:

________ is a psychological process by which people come to engage in behaviour that violates their own ethical standards.

The manager who agrees to recommend a raise for an employee if she increases her net sales by 30 percent is using means to achieve ends.

Describe four influence tactics and explain how each may be related to one of the individual power bases.

Organizations such as the RCMP, Uber, and General Motors have faced serious and expensive charges of harassment.

Which of the following is most accurate?

A manager with a high need for personal power

Sexual harassment is a form of ________ behaviour.

________ involves the disclosure of illegitimate practices by a current or former organizational member to some person or organization that might be able to take action to correct these practices.

Politics can take a toll on the performance of older workers but not younger workers.

What personality types are most likely to engage in networking behaviours?

Research indicates that women are much more likely to be ethical than men.

Which of the following is most accurate?

Average or mid-range levels of business competition seem to stimulate the most unethical behaviour in organizations.

A subtle form of politicking involves establishing good relations with key people inside and/or outside of the organization.This is known as ________.

What strategic contingency condition is at play when a subunit has an especially crucial impact on the quantity or quality of the organization's key product or service?

Among business students, undergraduates have been found to be more ethical than ________.

Organizational Behaviour and Management

Personality and Learning

Perception, Attribution, and Diversity

Values, Attitudes, and Work Behaviour

Theories of Work Motivation

Motivation in Practice

Groups and Teamwork

Social Influence, Socialization, and Organizational Culture

Leadership

Communication

Decision Making

Conflict and Stress

Organizational Structure

Organizational Change, Development, and Innovation

Filters

Exam 12: Power, Politics, and Ethics

Men and women engage in networking equally except for socializing.

Power is defined as

Sam pursued his self-interest at Omega Corporation, even when it went against organizational goals.This is an example of ________.

An example of empowerment at work is approaching the service desk and hearing:

________ is a psychological process by which people come to engage in behaviour that violates their own ethical standards.

The manager who agrees to recommend a raise for an employee if she increases her net sales by 30 percent is using ________ means to achieve ________ ends.

Describe four influence tactics and explain how each may be related to one of the individual power bases.

Organizations such as the RCMP, Uber, and General Motors have faced serious and expensive charges of harassment.

Which of the following is most accurate?

A manager with a high need for personal power

Sexual harassment is a form of ________ behaviour.

________ involves the disclosure of illegitimate practices by a current or former organizational member to some person or organization that might be able to take action to correct these practices.

Politics can take a toll on the performance of older workers but not younger workers.

What personality types are most likely to engage in networking behaviours?

Research indicates that women are much more likely to be ethical than men.

Which of the following is most accurate?

Average or mid-range levels of business competition seem to stimulate the most unethical behaviour in organizations.

A subtle form of politicking involves establishing good relations with key people inside and/or outside of the organization.This is known as ________.

What strategic contingency condition is at play when a subunit has an especially crucial impact on the quantity or quality of the organization's key product or service?

Among business students, undergraduates have been found to be more ethical than ________.

Organizational Behaviour and Management

Personality and Learning

Perception, Attribution, and Diversity

Values, Attitudes, and Work Behaviour

Theories of Work Motivation

Motivation in Practice

Groups and Teamwork

Social Influence, Socialization, and Organizational Culture

Leadership

Communication

Decision Making

Conflict and Stress

Organizational Structure

Organizational Change, Development, and Innovation

Filters

The manager who agrees to recommend a raise for an employee if she increases her net sales by 30 percent is using means to achieve ends.