Question 1

Individuals with an external locus of control are less tuned to ethical matters.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A) assertiveness. 
B) ingratiation. 
C) rationality. 
D) exchange. 
E) upward appeal. 
A) assertiveness. 
B) ingratiation. 
C) rationality. 
D) exchange. 
E) upward appeal.

Question 3

Some personality dimensions seem to contribute to unethical behaviour.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

What organizations have faced serious and expensive charges of harassment?

Accepted Answer

A) BMW and Ford 
B) Uber and BMW 
C) Ford and General Motors 
D) Uber and General Motors 
E) Uber and Ford 
A) BMW and Ford 
B) Uber and BMW 
C) Ford and General Motors 
D) Uber and General Motors 
E) Uber and Ford

Question 5

Which of the following statements concerning power is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) Power can flow in any direction in an organization. 
B) Power is not always exercised. 
C) Because the target of power is dependent upon the power holder, a poor relationship necessarily exists between the two. 
D) Power is a broad concept that applies to individuals, groups, and subunits. 
E) Two individuals can have power over each other. 
A) Power can flow in any direction in an organization. 
B) Power is not always exercised. 
C) Because the target of power is dependent upon the power holder, a poor relationship necessarily exists between the two. 
D) Power is a broad concept that applies to individuals, groups, and subunits. 
E) Two individuals can have power over each other.

Question 6

Which of the following is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) Men engage in networking more than women. 
B) Women engage in networking more than men. 
C) Men and women engage in networking equally. 
D) Younger men engage in networking more than older men. 
E) Younger women engage in networking more than older women. 
A) Men engage in networking more than women. 
B) Women engage in networking more than men. 
C) Men and women engage in networking equally. 
D) Younger men engage in networking more than older men. 
E) Younger women engage in networking more than older women.

Question 7

Women who exhibit traditionally feminine personality traits are more likely to experience harassment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Discuss what organizations can do to improve their responsiveness and deal with allegations of sexual harassment.

Accepted Answer

They can examine the characteristics of

Question 9

What are the five bases of individual power? Which one do you think is most powerful overall? Provide an example to illustrate your rationale.

Accepted Answer

The five bases of individual power are:

Question 10

Research has shown that 56 percent of MBA students admitted to cheating during the past year, while non-business grad students admitted to cheating ________ of the time.

Accepted Answer

A) 47 
B) 64 
C) 33 
D) 72 
E) 18 
A) 47 
B) 64 
C) 33 
D) 72 
E) 18

Question 11

Employees who identify very strongly with their organization are more likely to engage in ethical activities than those who identify less strongly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

General managers use informal small talk to bolster their political networks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Virtually every Canadian bank CEO has denied that there is a culture of ________ sales behaviour in retail banking.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Virtually every Canadian bank CEO has denied...

Question 14

The text defines ethics as treating others the way you or your organization would expect to be treated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The relationship between performance and empowerment suggests which of the following relationships?

Accepted Answer

A) Low power-effective performance 
B) High power-effective performance 
C) Sufficient power-effective performance 
D) Legitimate power-expert performance 
E) None of the above 
A) Low power-effective performance 
B) High power-effective performance 
C) Sufficient power-effective performance 
D) Legitimate power-expert performance 
E) None of the above

Question 16

Employee effectiveness is highest when the boss is high on the ________ power base.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Employee effectiveness is highest when the boss...

Question 17

Which base of individual power is most consistently associated with employee effectiveness?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

According to David McClelland, what are the attributes of the most effective managers?

Accepted Answer

The attributes of the most effective man

Question 19

The more critical and unusual an individual's expertise, the more referent power she has.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

"High Machs"

Accepted Answer

A) tend to be loners and don't form coalitions with others. 
B) act in an exceedingly emotional manner. 
C) do not feel guilty about their Machiavellian behaviour. 
D) never assume that people are gullible. 
E) try to avoid face-to-face interactions as much as possible. 
A) tend to be loners and don't form coalitions with others. 
B) act in an exceedingly emotional manner. 
C) do not feel guilty about their Machiavellian behaviour. 
D) never assume that people are gullible. 
E) try to avoid face-to-face interactions as much as possible.

Individuals with an external locus of control are less tuned to ethical matters.

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

Some personality dimensions seem to contribute to unethical behaviour.

What organizations have faced serious and expensive charges of harassment?

Which of the following statements concerning power is FALSE?

Which of the following is most accurate?

Women who exhibit traditionally feminine personality traits are more likely to experience harassment.

Discuss what organizations can do to improve their responsiveness and deal with allegations of sexual harassment.

What are the five bases of individual power? Which one do you think is most powerful overall? Provide an example to illustrate your rationale.

Research has shown that 56 percent of MBA students admitted to cheating during the past year, while non-business grad students admitted to cheating ________ of the time.

Employees who identify very strongly with their organization are more likely to engage in ethical activities than those who identify less strongly.

General managers use informal small talk to bolster their political networks.

Virtually every Canadian bank CEO has denied that there is a culture of ________ sales behaviour in retail banking.

The text defines ethics as treating others the way you or your organization would expect to be treated.

The relationship between performance and empowerment suggests which of the following relationships?

Employee effectiveness is highest when the boss is high on the ________ power base.

Which base of individual power is most consistently associated with employee effectiveness?

According to David McClelland, what are the attributes of the most effective managers?

The more critical and unusual an individual's expertise, the more referent power she has.

"High Machs"

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

Individuals with an external locus of control are less tuned to ethical matters.

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

Some personality dimensions seem to contribute to unethical behaviour.

What organizations have faced serious and expensive charges of harassment?

Which of the following statements concerning power is FALSE?

Which of the following is most accurate?

Women who exhibit traditionally feminine personality traits are more likely to experience harassment.

Discuss what organizations can do to improve their responsiveness and deal with allegations of sexual harassment.

What are the five bases of individual power? Which one do you think is most powerful overall? Provide an example to illustrate your rationale.

Research has shown that 56 percent of MBA students admitted to cheating during the past year, while non-business grad students admitted to cheating ________ of the time.

Employees who identify very strongly with their organization are more likely to engage in ethical activities than those who identify less strongly.

General managers use informal small talk to bolster their political networks.

Virtually every Canadian bank CEO has denied that there is a culture of ________ sales behaviour in retail banking.

The text defines ethics as treating others the way you or your organization would expect to be treated.

The relationship between performance and empowerment suggests which of the following relationships?

Employee effectiveness is highest when the boss is high on the ________ power base.

Which base of individual power is most consistently associated with employee effectiveness?

According to David McClelland, what are the attributes of the most effective managers?

The more critical and unusual an individual's expertise, the more referent power she has.

"High Machs"

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