Question 1

Managers tend to see themselves as having higher ethical standards than their peers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

What influence tactic is universally employed?

Accepted Answer

A) Assertiveness 
B) Exchange 
C) Ingratiation 
D) Self-promotion 
E) Upward appeal 
A) Assertiveness 
B) Exchange 
C) Ingratiation 
D) Self-promotion 
E) Upward appeal

Question 3

If you do favours for others and stress the obligations of others to you, what are you doing?

Accepted Answer

A) Bolstering your political network 
B) Increasing your referent power 
C) Coalition formation 
D) Assertiveness 
E) Buffing 
A) Bolstering your political network 
B) Increasing your referent power 
C) Coalition formation 
D) Assertiveness 
E) Buffing

Question 4

Teams that have members with elevated political skill tend to be more cohesive and perform better.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Goal challenge can induce unethical behaviour when a consecutive series of ________ or increasing performance goals results in extreme performance pressure.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Goal challenge can induce unethical behaviour when...

Question 6

Describe four influence tactics and explain which ones are most and least effective.

Accepted Answer

Seven influence tactics are presented in

Question 7

What does the deaf ear syndrome refer to?

Accepted Answer

A) Organizational inaction in the face of unethical behaviour 
B) Organizational inaction in the face of the abuse of power 
C) Organizational inaction in the face of allegations of sexual harassment 
D) Organizational inaction in the face of nonsanctioned influence ends 
E) Organizational inaction in the face of nonsanctioned influence means 
A) Organizational inaction in the face of unethical behaviour 
B) Organizational inaction in the face of the abuse of power 
C) Organizational inaction in the face of allegations of sexual harassment 
D) Organizational inaction in the face of nonsanctioned influence ends 
E) Organizational inaction in the face of nonsanctioned influence means

Question 8

Changes in the source of uncertainty frequently lead to shifts in subunit power.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

When it comes to performance, politics takes a toll on young and older workers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

According to McClelland, the most effective managers have a high need for power and want others to like them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Teams that have members with elevated political skill tend to be

Accepted Answer

A) less cohesive and perform worse. 
B) more cohesive and perform better. 
C) more motivated and perform better. 
D) more engaged and perform better. 
E) less motivated and perform worse. 
A) less cohesive and perform worse. 
B) more cohesive and perform better. 
C) more motivated and perform better. 
D) more engaged and perform better. 
E) less motivated and perform worse.

Question 12

________ managers use their power for personal gain.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ managers use their power for personal...

Question 13

Two army officers get into an argument, and one cites his rank in an attempt to settle the matter.To which power base is he resorting?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

________ play hard organizational politics by acting cool in the face of emotion, forming alliances with others, and not feeling guilty.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ play hard organizational politics by acting...

Question 15

What influence tactic involves touting one's accomplishments, image enhancement, and name-dropping?

Accepted Answer

A) Assertiveness 
B) Ingratiation 
C) Rationality 
D) Self-promotion. 
E) Upward appeal 
A) Assertiveness 
B) Ingratiation 
C) Rationality 
D) Self-promotion. 
E) Upward appeal

Question 16

Political skill is positively related to job performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What is most likely to deplete people's ethical focus?

Accepted Answer

A) A consecutive series of low or decreasing performance goals 
B) A consecutive series of high or increasing performance goals 
C) An interrupted series of high or increasing performance goals 
D) An interrupted series of low or decreasing performance goals 
E) A consecutive series of moderate or increasing performance goals 
A) A consecutive series of low or decreasing performance goals 
B) A consecutive series of high or increasing performance goals 
C) An interrupted series of high or increasing performance goals 
D) An interrupted series of low or decreasing performance goals 
E) A consecutive series of moderate or increasing performance goals

Question 18

If you gain power by controlling strategic contingencies, you are most likely

Accepted Answer

A) drawing new customers to the firm. 
B) acting unethically. 
C) exhibiting Machiavellianism. 
D) similar to McClelland's personal power managers. 
E) exercising coercive power. 
A) drawing new customers to the firm. 
B) acting unethically. 
C) exhibiting Machiavellianism. 
D) similar to McClelland's personal power managers. 
E) exercising coercive power.

Question 19

Even though they feel very guilty about their tactics, Machiavellians will do almost anything to get their own way.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

People who blow the whistle can be inside or ________ of the offending organization.

Accepted Answer

The answer of People who blow the whistle can be...

Managers tend to see themselves as having higher ethical standards than their peers.

What influence tactic is universally employed?

If you do favours for others and stress the obligations of others to you, what are you doing?

Teams that have members with elevated political skill tend to be more cohesive and perform better.

Goal challenge can induce unethical behaviour when a consecutive series of ________ or increasing performance goals results in extreme performance pressure.

Describe four influence tactics and explain which ones are most and least effective.

What does the deaf ear syndrome refer to?

Changes in the source of uncertainty frequently lead to shifts in subunit power.

When it comes to performance, politics takes a toll on young and older workers.

According to McClelland, the most effective managers have a high need for power and want others to like them.

Teams that have members with elevated political skill tend to be

________ managers use their power for personal gain.

Two army officers get into an argument, and one cites his rank in an attempt to settle the matter.To which power base is he resorting?

________ play hard organizational politics by acting cool in the face of emotion, forming alliances with others, and not feeling guilty.

What influence tactic involves touting one's accomplishments, image enhancement, and name-dropping?

Political skill is positively related to job performance.

What is most likely to deplete people's ethical focus?

If you gain power by controlling strategic contingencies, you are most likely

Even though they feel very guilty about their tactics, Machiavellians will do almost anything to get their own way.

People who blow the whistle can be inside or ________ of the offending organization.

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Exam 12: Power, Politics, and Ethics

Managers tend to see themselves as having higher ethical standards than their peers.

What influence tactic is universally employed?

If you do favours for others and stress the obligations of others to you, what are you doing?

Teams that have members with elevated political skill tend to be more cohesive and perform better.

Goal challenge can induce unethical behaviour when a consecutive series of ________ or increasing performance goals results in extreme performance pressure.

Describe four influence tactics and explain which ones are most and least effective.

What does the deaf ear syndrome refer to?

Changes in the source of uncertainty frequently lead to shifts in subunit power.

When it comes to performance, politics takes a toll on young and older workers.

According to McClelland, the most effective managers have a high need for power and want others to like them.

Teams that have members with elevated political skill tend to be

________ managers use their power for personal gain.

Two army officers get into an argument, and one cites his rank in an attempt to settle the matter.To which power base is he resorting?

________ play hard organizational politics by acting cool in the face of emotion, forming alliances with others, and not feeling guilty.

What influence tactic involves touting one's accomplishments, image enhancement, and name-dropping?

Political skill is positively related to job performance.

What is most likely to deplete people's ethical focus?

If you gain power by controlling strategic contingencies, you are most likely

Even though they feel very guilty about their tactics, Machiavellians will do almost anything to get their own way.

People who blow the whistle can be inside or ________ of the offending organization.

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

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