Question 1

Jane, a professor, has more important publications than anyone in her university department.She is very high on the ________ power base.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Jane, a professor, has more important publications...

Question 2

Men engage in more socializing activities than women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Whistle-blowers are often the victims of considerable ________ for their efforts.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Whistle-blowers are often the victims of considerable...

Question 4

What role does centrality play in subunit power and what are the three ways that a subunit's activities can be central?

Accepted Answer

Subunits whose activities are most centr

Question 5

Political activity can be self-conscious and unconscious.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Owen is a longtime friend of Simon who has been working for a very prestigious law firm for several years.Simon admires Owen for how successful he has become and asks him how he has managed to become so successful.Owen tells Simon that he always gives his business card out and makes a point of sending gifts and thank you notes to people.What does Owen do?

Accepted Answer

A) Engage in professional activities 
B) Participate in community activities 
C) Increase internal visibility 
D) Maintain contacts 
E) Socialize 
A) Engage in professional activities 
B) Participate in community activities 
C) Increase internal visibility 
D) Maintain contacts 
E) Socialize

Question 7

Using not-sanctioned means to pursue not-sanctioned ends in an organization is a clear-cut case of ________.

Accepted Answer

organizati

Question 8

The human resources department is an example of an organizational subunit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The definition of political skills includes what two aspects?

Accepted Answer

A) Comprehending others and translating comprehension into action 
B) Comprehending others and translating comprehension into influence 
C) Comprehending others and translating comprehension into power 
D) Influencing others and translating influence into personal gain 
E) Influencing others and translating influence into self-interest 
A) Comprehending others and translating comprehension into action 
B) Comprehending others and translating comprehension into influence 
C) Comprehending others and translating comprehension into power 
D) Influencing others and translating influence into personal gain 
E) Influencing others and translating influence into self-interest

Question 10

Which of the following tops the list of research on observed ethical misconduct?

Accepted Answer

A) Lying to employees and breaching employee privacy 
B) Lying to employees and sexual harassment 
C) Abusive behaviour and lying to employees 
D) Abusive behaviour and falsifying expense reports 
E) Lying to employees and falsifying expense reports 
A) Lying to employees and breaching employee privacy 
B) Lying to employees and sexual harassment 
C) Abusive behaviour and lying to employees 
D) Abusive behaviour and falsifying expense reports 
E) Lying to employees and falsifying expense reports

Question 11

Referent power is especially potent because

Accepted Answer

A) it stems from identification with the power holder. 
B) few people have it. 
C) its absence may lead to cognitive dissonance. 
D) it is perfectly correlated with coercive power. 
E) it is perfectly correlated with expert power. 
A) it stems from identification with the power holder. 
B) few people have it. 
C) its absence may lead to cognitive dissonance. 
D) it is perfectly correlated with coercive power. 
E) it is perfectly correlated with expert power.

Question 12

Networking can be an example of organizational politics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Whistle-blowers are often the victims of considerable retaliation for their efforts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Blaming others when things go wrong is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Blaming others when things go wrong is...

Question 15

Mara has just been introduced to a new employee in her organization.She is not sure what to think of this person as she seems to spend a lot of her time touting her accomplishments and name-dropping.What is this person doing?

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

An Angus Reid poll found that nearly a quarter of Canadians reported sexual harassment at work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What is the effect of politics on job performance?

Accepted Answer

A) It has a negative effect on all workers. 
B) It has a negative effect on younger workers but not older workers. 
C) It has a negative effect on older workers but not younger workers. 
D) It has a positive effect on younger workers and a negative effect on older workers. 
E) It has a positive effect on older workers and a negative effect on younger workers. 
A) It has a negative effect on all workers. 
B) It has a negative effect on younger workers but not older workers. 
C) It has a negative effect on older workers but not younger workers. 
D) It has a positive effect on younger workers and a negative effect on older workers. 
E) It has a positive effect on older workers and a negative effect on younger workers.

Question 18

The inaction or complacency of organizations in the face of charges of sexual harassment is known as the ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The inaction or complacency of organizations in...

Question 19

The most effective strategy for neutralizing a "high Mach" co-worker is to

Accepted Answer

A) try to make him feel guilty. 
B) expose her tactics and thus embarrass her. 
C) interact with him in a formal, structured manner. 
D) become highly emotional and thus unnerve her. 
E) meet face-to-face. 
A) try to make him feel guilty. 
B) expose her tactics and thus embarrass her. 
C) interact with him in a formal, structured manner. 
D) become highly emotional and thus unnerve her. 
E) meet face-to-face.

Question 20

Power can exist in a relationship even though it is not used or exercised.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Jane, a professor, has more important publications than anyone in her university department.She is very high on the ________ power base.

Men engage in more socializing activities than women.

Whistle-blowers are often the victims of considerable ________ for their efforts.

What role does centrality play in subunit power and what are the three ways that a subunit's activities can be central?

Political activity can be self-conscious and unconscious.

Using not-sanctioned means to pursue not-sanctioned ends in an organization is a clear-cut case of ________.

The human resources department is an example of an organizational subunit.

The definition of political skills includes what two aspects?

Which of the following tops the list of research on observed ethical misconduct?

Referent power is especially potent because

Networking can be an example of organizational politics.

Whistle-blowers are often the victims of considerable retaliation for their efforts.

Blaming others when things go wrong is known as ________.

Mara has just been introduced to a new employee in her organization.She is not sure what to think of this person as she seems to spend a lot of her time touting her accomplishments and name-dropping.What is this person doing?

An Angus Reid poll found that nearly a quarter of Canadians reported sexual harassment at work.

What is the effect of politics on job performance?

The inaction or complacency of organizations in the face of charges of sexual harassment is known as the ________.

The most effective strategy for neutralizing a "high Mach" co-worker is to

Power can exist in a relationship even though it is not used or exercised.

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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Exam 12: Power, Politics, and Ethics

Jane, a professor, has more important publications than anyone in her university department.She is very high on the ________ power base.

Men engage in more socializing activities than women.

Whistle-blowers are often the victims of considerable ________ for their efforts.

What role does centrality play in subunit power and what are the three ways that a subunit's activities can be central?

Political activity can be self-conscious and unconscious.

Using not-sanctioned means to pursue not-sanctioned ends in an organization is a clear-cut case of ________.

The human resources department is an example of an organizational subunit.

The definition of political skills includes what two aspects?

Which of the following tops the list of research on observed ethical misconduct?

Referent power is especially potent because

Networking can be an example of organizational politics.

Whistle-blowers are often the victims of considerable retaliation for their efforts.

Blaming others when things go wrong is known as ________.

Mara has just been introduced to a new employee in her organization.She is not sure what to think of this person as she seems to spend a lot of her time touting her accomplishments and name-dropping.What is this person doing?

An Angus Reid poll found that nearly a quarter of Canadians reported sexual harassment at work.

What is the effect of politics on job performance?

The inaction or complacency of organizations in the face of charges of sexual harassment is known as the ________.

The most effective strategy for neutralizing a "high Mach" co-worker is to

Power can exist in a relationship even though it is not used or exercised.

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