Question 1

Men are more likely to have a high n Pow than women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

You have a new friend at work who has impressed you.He seems to be very good at observing others and he seems able to tune into their needs and motives.He can "read" people and seems to have emotional intelligence and knows how to present himself to others.What skill does your new friend possess?

Accepted Answer

A) Assertiveness 
B) Ingratiation 
C) Networking ability 
D) Interpersonal influence 
E) Social astuteness 
A) Assertiveness 
B) Ingratiation 
C) Networking ability 
D) Interpersonal influence 
E) Social astuteness

Question 3

Empowerment means giving people the authority, opportunity, and ________ to take initiative to solve organizational problems.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Empowerment means giving people the authority, opportunity,...

Question 4

Which of the following statements depicts a subunit controlling strategic contingencies?

Accepted Answer

A) Last month, there was almost no absenteeism in the production department. 
B) The finance department spoke strongly against reorganizing the company. 
C) The marketing department's success saved the company from bankruptcy. 
D) The data processing department saved considerable money by contracting out certain services. 
E) The human resources manager recruited two new management trainees. 
A) Last month, there was almost no absenteeism in the production department. 
B) The finance department spoke strongly against reorganizing the company. 
C) The marketing department's success saved the company from bankruptcy. 
D) The data processing department saved considerable money by contracting out certain services. 
E) The human resources manager recruited two new management trainees.

Question 5

________ is behaviour that derogates, demeans, or humiliates an individual based on that individual's sex.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is behaviour that derogates, demeans, or...

Question 6

The most effective managers have a high need for power and a low need for ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The most effective managers have a high...

Question 7

The strategic contingencies view of power portrays power acquisition as a highly political and Machiavellian process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In 2017, the Canadian Federal Court approved the first-ever gender-based workplace class action sexual harassment settlement between the RCMP and its women employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

High Machs are likely to be enthusiastic organizational ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of High Machs are likely to be enthusiastic...

Question 10

________ managers are concerned with being liked rather than exercising power.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ managers are concerned with being liked...

Question 11

People who are unfairly underpaid are more inclined to act ________ to offset the underpayment.

Accepted Answer

The answer of People who are unfairly underpaid are more...

Question 12

Machiavellians tend to be active organizational politicians.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Self-promotion and ingratiation have mixed effects on job performance ratings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT one of the conditions for controlling strategic contingencies?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

When it comes to the use of influence tactics, someone with expert power might gravitate towards

Accepted Answer

A) assertiveness or self-promotion. 
B) ingratiation or self-promotion. 
C) rationality or self-promotion. 
D) exchange or rationality. 
E) upward appeal or ingratiation. 
A) assertiveness or self-promotion. 
B) ingratiation or self-promotion. 
C) rationality or self-promotion. 
D) exchange or rationality. 
E) upward appeal or ingratiation.

Question 16

Ethical questions usually revolve around the impact of organizational decisions on various

Accepted Answer

A) stakeholders. 
B) subunits. 
C) Machiavellians. 
D) networks. 
E) managers. 
A) stakeholders. 
B) subunits. 
C) Machiavellians. 
D) networks. 
E) managers.

Question 17

The deaf ear syndrome refers to the inaction or complacency of organizations in the face of charges of sexual harassment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

________ are used to convert power into actual influence over others.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ are used to convert power into...

Question 19

What percentage of Canadians reported sexual harassment at work?

Accepted Answer

A) Nearly a quarter 
B) Nearly a half 
C) Nearly a third 
D) Less than 10 percent 
E) Nearly a fifth 
A) Nearly a quarter 
B) Nearly a half 
C) Nearly a third 
D) Less than 10 percent 
E) Nearly a fifth

Question 20

The psychological process by which people come to engage in behaviour that violates their own ethical standards is called

Accepted Answer

A) restricted ethicality. 
B) bounded ethicality. 
C) limited ethicality. 
D) absent ethicality. 
E) diverted ethicality. 
A) restricted ethicality. 
B) bounded ethicality. 
C) limited ethicality. 
D) absent ethicality. 
E) diverted ethicality.

Men are more likely to have a high n Pow than women.

You have a new friend at work who has impressed you.He seems to be very good at observing others and he seems able to tune into their needs and motives.He can "read" people and seems to have emotional intelligence and knows how to present himself to others.What skill does your new friend possess?

Empowerment means giving people the authority, opportunity, and ________ to take initiative to solve organizational problems.

Which of the following statements depicts a subunit controlling strategic contingencies?

________ is behaviour that derogates, demeans, or humiliates an individual based on that individual's sex.

The most effective managers have a high need for power and a low need for ________.

The strategic contingencies view of power portrays power acquisition as a highly political and Machiavellian process.

In 2017, the Canadian Federal Court approved the first-ever gender-based workplace class action sexual harassment settlement between the RCMP and its women employees.

High Machs are likely to be enthusiastic organizational ________.

________ managers are concerned with being liked rather than exercising power.

People who are unfairly underpaid are more inclined to act ________ to offset the underpayment.

Machiavellians tend to be active organizational politicians.

Self-promotion and ingratiation have mixed effects on job performance ratings.

Which of the following is NOT one of the conditions for controlling strategic contingencies?

When it comes to the use of influence tactics, someone with expert power might gravitate towards

Ethical questions usually revolve around the impact of organizational decisions on various

The deaf ear syndrome refers to the inaction or complacency of organizations in the face of charges of sexual harassment.

________ are used to convert power into actual influence over others.

What percentage of Canadians reported sexual harassment at work?

The psychological process by which people come to engage in behaviour that violates their own ethical standards is called

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

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Exam 12: Power, Politics, and Ethics

Men are more likely to have a high n Pow than women.

You have a new friend at work who has impressed you.He seems to be very good at observing others and he seems able to tune into their needs and motives.He can "read" people and seems to have emotional intelligence and knows how to present himself to others.What skill does your new friend possess?

Empowerment means giving people the authority, opportunity, and ________ to take initiative to solve organizational problems.

Which of the following statements depicts a subunit controlling strategic contingencies?

________ is behaviour that derogates, demeans, or humiliates an individual based on that individual's sex.

The most effective managers have a high need for power and a low need for ________.

The strategic contingencies view of power portrays power acquisition as a highly political and Machiavellian process.

In 2017, the Canadian Federal Court approved the first-ever gender-based workplace class action sexual harassment settlement between the RCMP and its women employees.

High Machs are likely to be enthusiastic organizational ________.

________ managers are concerned with being liked rather than exercising power.

People who are unfairly underpaid are more inclined to act ________ to offset the underpayment.

Machiavellians tend to be active organizational politicians.

Self-promotion and ingratiation have mixed effects on job performance ratings.

Which of the following is NOT one of the conditions for controlling strategic contingencies?

When it comes to the use of influence tactics, someone with expert power might gravitate towards

Ethical questions usually revolve around the impact of organizational decisions on various

The deaf ear syndrome refers to the inaction or complacency of organizations in the face of charges of sexual harassment.

________ are used to convert power into actual influence over others.

What percentage of Canadians reported sexual harassment at work?

The psychological process by which people come to engage in behaviour that violates their own ethical standards is called

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