Question 1

Political skill is positively related to ________, job satisfaction, and career success.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Political skill is positively related to ________,...

Question 2

High Machs are unlikely to be high ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of High Machs are unlikely to be high...

Question 3

Just before Darrow graduated from university, he was told that once he begins work, he should learn how to network because it can help him in his career.While Darrow understands what it means to network, he is not sure of the actual things he must do to network or how effective it will be.He has asked you to describe how to network and the effect that it will have on his career.What are the various networking behaviours you should describe to Darrow and which ones are most effective?

Accepted Answer

The text describes five aspects of netwo

Question 4

Richard Thackeray has just been hired as a management trainee in the marketing department at Kapster Enterprises.He is hoping to quickly move up the corporate hierarchy and eventually become the Vice President of Marketing.However, Richard realizes that there are several powerful managers above him in the hierarchy who undoubtedly have aspirations about becoming a vice president as well.What advice might you give to Richard about how to obtain power?

Accepted Answer

Applying the concepts of Rosabeth Moss K

Question 5

What networking activities are most associated with career success?

Accepted Answer

A) Maintaining contacts and socializing 
B) Engaging in professional activities and participating in community activities 
C) Maintaining contacts and engaging in professional activities 
D) Maintaining contacts and increasing internal visibility 
E) Engaging in professional activities and increasing internal visibility 
A) Maintaining contacts and socializing 
B) Engaging in professional activities and participating in community activities 
C) Maintaining contacts and engaging in professional activities 
D) Maintaining contacts and increasing internal visibility 
E) Engaging in professional activities and increasing internal visibility

Question 6

In a large survey, 56 percent of MBA students admitted to cheating during the past year, compared with ________ percent of non-business graduate students.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In a large survey, 56 percent of...

Question 7

The most frequent perpetrators of sexual harassment are

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A) supervisors. 
B) customers. 
C) top management. 
D) subordinates. 
E) co-workers. 
A) supervisors. 
B) customers. 
C) top management. 
D) subordinates. 
E) co-workers.

Question 8

Research indicates that among business students,

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A) undergraduates have been found to be more ethical than MBA students. 
B) undergraduates have been found to be just as ethical as MBA students. 
C) undergraduates have been found to be just as unethical as MBA students. 
D) MBA students have been found to be just as ethical as undergraduates. 
E) undergraduates have been found to be more ethical than top managers. 
A) undergraduates have been found to be more ethical than MBA students. 
B) undergraduates have been found to be just as ethical as MBA students. 
C) undergraduates have been found to be just as unethical as MBA students. 
D) MBA students have been found to be just as ethical as undergraduates. 
E) undergraduates have been found to be more ethical than top managers.

Question 9

Men and women engage in networking equally.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What are some of the main causes of unethical behaviour in organizations?

Accepted Answer

Certain personality traits such as high

Question 11

The most frequent perpetrators of sexual harassment are co-workers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A department that controls strategic contingencies has a strong effect on the activities of other departments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Assertiveness and self-promotion are effective in job search.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Organizational politics is defined as the intentional damaging of the interests of other organizational members.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

You have three friends who are doing the same job in the same company.Jill tries to be assigned to high-profile projects and also sits on important committees and task forces.She also gives workshops and speaking engagements whenever she can.Cara spends time having drinks with co-workers after work, participating in company sports leagues, and she also participates in community activities.Sally takes the time to send gifts and thank you notes to people and gives out her business card whenever she can.Who will have a more successful career?

Accepted Answer

A) Jill 
B) Cara 
C) Sally 
D) Jill and Sally 
E) Jill and Cara 
A) Jill 
B) Cara 
C) Sally 
D) Jill and Sally 
E) Jill and Cara

Question 16

Being able to cope with environmental uncertainty can be a strong source of power within an organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The following are aspects to networking EXCEPT

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A) maintaining contacts. 
B) socializing. 
C) engaging in professional activities. 
D) participating in community activities. 
E) upward appeal. 
A) maintaining contacts. 
B) socializing. 
C) engaging in professional activities. 
D) participating in community activities. 
E) upward appeal.

Question 18

All uses of power constitute politics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Research indicates that

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A) formal education in ethics has little impact on ethical attitudes. 
B) extreme competition reduces unethical behaviour. 
C) business students have higher ethical standards than practising managers. 
D) people with strong economic values seem prone to unethical behaviour. 
E) managers view themselves as having looser ethical standards than their peers. 
A) formal education in ethics has little impact on ethical attitudes. 
B) extreme competition reduces unethical behaviour. 
C) business students have higher ethical standards than practising managers. 
D) people with strong economic values seem prone to unethical behaviour. 
E) managers view themselves as having looser ethical standards than their peers.

Question 20

Research shows that high Machs tend to be high performers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Political skill is positively related to ________, job satisfaction, and career success.

High Machs are unlikely to be high ________.

What networking activities are most associated with career success?

In a large survey, 56 percent of MBA students admitted to cheating during the past year, compared with ________ percent of non-business graduate students.

The most frequent perpetrators of sexual harassment are

Research indicates that among business students,

Men and women engage in networking equally.

What are some of the main causes of unethical behaviour in organizations?

The most frequent perpetrators of sexual harassment are co-workers.

A department that controls strategic contingencies has a strong effect on the activities of other departments.

Assertiveness and self-promotion are effective in job search.

Organizational politics is defined as the intentional damaging of the interests of other organizational members.

Being able to cope with environmental uncertainty can be a strong source of power within an organization.

The following are aspects to networking EXCEPT

All uses of power constitute politics.

Research indicates that

Research shows that high Machs tend to be high performers.

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

Political skill is positively related to ________, job satisfaction, and career success.

High Machs are unlikely to be high ________.

What networking activities are most associated with career success?

In a large survey, 56 percent of MBA students admitted to cheating during the past year, compared with ________ percent of non-business graduate students.

The most frequent perpetrators of sexual harassment are

Research indicates that among business students,

Men and women engage in networking equally.

What are some of the main causes of unethical behaviour in organizations?

The most frequent perpetrators of sexual harassment are co-workers.

A department that controls strategic contingencies has a strong effect on the activities of other departments.

Assertiveness and self-promotion are effective in job search.

Organizational politics is defined as the intentional damaging of the interests of other organizational members.

Being able to cope with environmental uncertainty can be a strong source of power within an organization.

The following are aspects to networking EXCEPT

All uses of power constitute politics.

Research indicates that

Research shows that high Machs tend to be high performers.

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