Question 1

Liaisons with key ________ probably represent the best way of obtaining power through cultivating others.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Liaisons with key ________ probably represent the...

Question 2

Behaviours that are used to convert power into actual influence are called

Accepted Answer

A) authority. 
B) influence tactics. 
C) empowerment. 
D) power bases. 
E) Machiavellian tactics. 
A) authority. 
B) influence tactics. 
C) empowerment. 
D) power bases. 
E) Machiavellian tactics.

Question 3

Which of the following personality types are most prone to making unethical decisions?

Accepted Answer

A) Need for affiliation 
B) Need for achievement 
C) Need for personal power 
D) Extraversion 
E) Introversion 
A) Need for affiliation 
B) Need for achievement 
C) Need for personal power 
D) Extraversion 
E) Introversion

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT an influence tactic?

Accepted Answer

A) Assertiveness 
B) Ingratiation 
C) Coalition formation 
D) Rationality 
E) Machiavellianism 
A) Assertiveness 
B) Ingratiation 
C) Coalition formation 
D) Rationality 
E) Machiavellianism

Question 5

William's employees cooperate with him because they like him.Thus, he has ________ power over them.

Accepted Answer

The answer of William's employees cooperate with him because they...

Question 6

Research indicates that older people are much more likely to be ethical than the young.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Men and women engage in networking equally, except for ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Men and women engage in networking equally,...

Question 8

Self-promotion and ingratiation are effective in ________ situations.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Self-promotion and ingratiation are effective in ________...

Question 9

Empowerment occurs when people are given ________ to take the initiative and solve organizational problems.

Accepted Answer

A) excessive power 
B) authority, opportunity, and motivation 
C) orders 
D) employees 
E) assertiveness training 
A) excessive power 
B) authority, opportunity, and motivation 
C) orders 
D) employees 
E) assertiveness training

Question 10

There is a point at which goal ________ can be so extreme as to induce unethical behaviour.

Accepted Answer

The answer of There is a point at which goal...

Question 11

What kind of power is most likely to be ineffective?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

If you are able to understand your co-workers and to use that knowledge to influence them to act in ways that enhance your personal or organizational objectives, then what do you have?

Accepted Answer

A) Expert power 
B) High need for power 
C) A Machiavellian personality 
D) Political skill 
E) Referent power 
A) Expert power 
B) High need for power 
C) A Machiavellian personality 
D) Political skill 
E) Referent power

Question 13

According to Rosabeth Moss Kanter, developing informal relationships with the right people is a useful means of acquiring power.Who are the "right" people she is referring to?

Accepted Answer

The right people to

Question 14

Define whistle-blowing and discuss two examples of persons who are considered to be whistle-blowers.What often happens to whistle-blowers?

Accepted Answer

Whistle-blowing refers to the disclosure

Question 15

Critical factors that affect organizational effectiveness are known as

Accepted Answer

A) strategic enforcers. 
B) strategic influence. 
C) strategic contingencies. 
D) power contingencies. 
E) influence tactics. 
A) strategic enforcers. 
B) strategic influence. 
C) strategic contingencies. 
D) power contingencies. 
E) influence tactics.

Question 16

The two aspects of political skill are comprehending others and translating this comprehension into ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The two aspects of political skill are...

Question 17

Rosabeth Moss Kanter suggests that certain types of activities lead to power.Which of the following activities is NOT likely to lead to power acquisition?

Accepted Answer

A) Extraordinary activities 
B) Visible activities 
C) Charitable activities 
D) Relevant activities 
E) Exceptional performance in non-routine activities 
A) Extraordinary activities 
B) Visible activities 
C) Charitable activities 
D) Relevant activities 
E) Exceptional performance in non-routine activities

Question 18

The Bernie Madoff case illustrates which factor associated with unethical behaviour?

Accepted Answer

A) Personality 
B) Gain 
C) Extreme performance pressure 
D) Role conflict 
E) Competition 
A) Personality 
B) Gain 
C) Extreme performance pressure 
D) Role conflict 
E) Competition

Question 19

Organizations such as the RCMP, Uber, and Ford have faced serious and expensive charges of harassment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Individuals high in self-esteem and agreeableness are more likely to engage in networking behaviours.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Liaisons with key ________ probably represent the best way of obtaining power through cultivating others.

Behaviours that are used to convert power into actual influence are called

Which of the following personality types are most prone to making unethical decisions?

Which of the following is NOT an influence tactic?

William's employees cooperate with him because they like him.Thus, he has ________ power over them.

Research indicates that older people are much more likely to be ethical than the young.

Men and women engage in networking equally, except for ________.

Self-promotion and ingratiation are effective in ________ situations.

Empowerment occurs when people are given ________ to take the initiative and solve organizational problems.

There is a point at which goal ________ can be so extreme as to induce unethical behaviour.

What kind of power is most likely to be ineffective?

If you are able to understand your co-workers and to use that knowledge to influence them to act in ways that enhance your personal or organizational objectives, then what do you have?

According to Rosabeth Moss Kanter, developing informal relationships with the right people is a useful means of acquiring power.Who are the "right" people she is referring to?

Define whistle-blowing and discuss two examples of persons who are considered to be whistle-blowers.What often happens to whistle-blowers?

Critical factors that affect organizational effectiveness are known as

The two aspects of political skill are comprehending others and translating this comprehension into ________.

Rosabeth Moss Kanter suggests that certain types of activities lead to power.Which of the following activities is NOT likely to lead to power acquisition?

The Bernie Madoff case illustrates which factor associated with unethical behaviour?

Organizations such as the RCMP, Uber, and Ford have faced serious and expensive charges of harassment.

Individuals high in self-esteem and agreeableness are more likely to engage in networking behaviours.

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Exam 12: Power, Politics, and Ethics

Liaisons with key ________ probably represent the best way of obtaining power through cultivating others.

Behaviours that are used to convert power into actual influence are called

Which of the following personality types are most prone to making unethical decisions?

Which of the following is NOT an influence tactic?

William's employees cooperate with him because they like him.Thus, he has ________ power over them.

Research indicates that older people are much more likely to be ethical than the young.

Men and women engage in networking equally, except for ________.

Self-promotion and ingratiation are effective in ________ situations.

Empowerment occurs when people are given ________ to take the initiative and solve organizational problems.

There is a point at which goal ________ can be so extreme as to induce unethical behaviour.

What kind of power is most likely to be ineffective?

If you are able to understand your co-workers and to use that knowledge to influence them to act in ways that enhance your personal or organizational objectives, then what do you have?

According to Rosabeth Moss Kanter, developing informal relationships with the right people is a useful means of acquiring power.Who are the "right" people she is referring to?

Define whistle-blowing and discuss two examples of persons who are considered to be whistle-blowers.What often happens to whistle-blowers?

Critical factors that affect organizational effectiveness are known as

The two aspects of political skill are comprehending others and translating this comprehension into ________.

Rosabeth Moss Kanter suggests that certain types of activities lead to power.Which of the following activities is NOT likely to lead to power acquisition?

The Bernie Madoff case illustrates which factor associated with unethical behaviour?

Organizations such as the RCMP, Uber, and Ford have faced serious and expensive charges of harassment.

Individuals high in self-esteem and agreeableness are more likely to engage in networking behaviours.

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