Question 1

The negative reasons people engage in impression management include all of the following except

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A) take credit work for the work of others. 
B) people may exaggerate personal accomplishments. 
C) to further their own career. 
D) people may falsify their personal accomplishments. 
E) None of these. 
A) take credit work for the work of others. 
B) people may exaggerate personal accomplishments. 
C) to further their own career. 
D) people may falsify their personal accomplishments. 
E) None of these.

Question 2

Power and political behavior are likely to play an important role in perceptions of informational justice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

After Jack filed a discrimination complaint, he felt that his case was not handled properly and that he was not given a fair hearing.He started complaining, which had a negative impact on employee morale and the organization's culture.Jack experienced a lack of

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A) equal opportunity employment. 
B) empowerment. 
C) procedural justice. 
D) equity in the workplace. 
E) legal issues in business. 
A) equal opportunity employment. 
B) empowerment. 
C) procedural justice. 
D) equity in the workplace. 
E) legal issues in business.

Question 4

The adage sums up one technique for controlling political activity.

Accepted Answer

forewarned

Question 5

Open communication is one very effective technique for restraining the impact of political behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Influence can be beneficial or harmful, but is never subtle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Keeping subordinates informed about company policies and the penalties for violating those policies is an example of using power.

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A) referent 
B) legitimate 
C) positive 
D) expert 
E) coercive 
A) referent 
B) legitimate 
C) positive 
D) expert 
E) coercive

Question 8

Which of the following describes the trend among unions in the United States?

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A) Unions are at their peak; one-third of workers are unionized. 
B) U.S.unions are merging with international unions as jobs are outsourced overseas. 
C) Only one-twelfth of workers are unionized, and jobs continue to move into states where union power is limited. 
D) Union leaders are in near complete agreement about how to unionize today's service workers. 
E) Manufacturing unions are the largest trade unions in the United 
A) Unions are at their peak; one-third of workers are unionized. 
B) U.S.unions are merging with international unions as jobs are outsourced overseas. 
C) Only one-twelfth of workers are unionized, and jobs continue to move into states where union power is limited. 
D) Union leaders are in near complete agreement about how to unionize today's service workers. 
E) Manufacturing unions are the largest trade unions in the United

Question 9

Jim strongly disagrees with the current strategic plan, but is afraid his vote against it at the next meeting will hurt his chances for promotion.Jim schedules a dentist appointment for the same time as the meeting in order to avoid the vote.Which political behavior
Technique has Jim used?

Accepted Answer

A) Building image 
B) Controlling the agenda 
C) Using outside experts 
D) Game playing 
E) Controlling decision parameters 
A) Building image 
B) Controlling the agenda 
C) Using outside experts 
D) Game playing 
E) Controlling decision parameters

Question 10

From a somewhat mechanistic standpoint, managers may enhance their referent power by choosing subordinates who

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A) have backgrounds similar to their own. 
B) are committed to their jobs. 
C) have goals that are similar to theirs. 
D) like or respect them. 
E) agree with their objectives. 
A) have backgrounds similar to their own. 
B) are committed to their jobs. 
C) have goals that are similar to theirs. 
D) like or respect them. 
E) agree with their objectives.

Question 11

What is the reasoning behind role modeling?

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A) Having managers act out the role of the subordinate gives them a better understanding of the subordinate's feelings. 
B) A manager should select subordinates who are similar to him or her. 
C) Having subordinates act out the role of manager in contrived settings gives them a better understanding of directives. 
D) A leader behaves in the same way that he or she wants subordinates to behave. 
E) A leader is more likely to build referent power if he or she is sensitive to others' needs and feelings. 
A) Having managers act out the role of the subordinate gives them a better understanding of the subordinate's feelings. 
B) A manager should select subordinates who are similar to him or her. 
C) Having subordinates act out the role of manager in contrived settings gives them a better understanding of directives. 
D) A leader behaves in the same way that he or she wants subordinates to behave. 
E) A leader is more likely to build referent power if he or she is sensitive to others' needs and feelings.

Question 12

According to the model presented in the text, political behavior is seen as ethical if

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A) it results in higher profits. 
B) it helps avoid costly litigation. 
C) it is used as a means for "getting ahead" in an organization. 
D) it respects the rights of all affected parties. 
E) it changes the nature of labor relations. 
A) it results in higher profits. 
B) it helps avoid costly litigation. 
C) it is used as a means for "getting ahead" in an organization. 
D) it respects the rights of all affected parties. 
E) it changes the nature of labor relations.

Question 13

Techniques of political behavior include all of the following except

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A) controlling the agenda. 
B) game playing. 
C) leveraging technology. 
D) building coalitions. 
E) using outside experts. 
A) controlling the agenda. 
B) game playing. 
C) leveraging technology. 
D) building coalitions. 
E) using outside experts.

Question 14

The ability to affect the perceptions, attitudes, or behaviors of others is known as

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A) control. 
B) legitimacy. 
C) coercion. 
D) influence. 
E) management. 
A) control. 
B) legitimacy. 
C) coercion. 
D) influence. 
E) management.

Question 15

Because of his or her position in an organization, a manager has
power over his or her subordinates.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Because of his or her position in...

Question 16

Power and influence are essentially interchangeable terms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Trying to eliminate political behaviors within organizations will probably

Accepted Answer

A) decrease interdepartmental conflict. 
B) increase a manager's power base. 
C) increase political behavior. 
D) violate the cannons of justice. 
E) reduce skill-based pay. 
A) decrease interdepartmental conflict. 
B) increase a manager's power base. 
C) increase political behavior. 
D) violate the cannons of justice. 
E) reduce skill-based pay.

Question 18

Examples of reward power include all of the following except

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A) pay. 
B) work assignments. 
C) promotion. 
D) transfer. 
E) praise. 
A) pay. 
B) work assignments. 
C) promotion. 
D) transfer. 
E) praise.

Question 19

is about all one should expect from using coercive power.

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The answer of is about all one should expect from...

Question 20

Politics often are viewed as synonymous with
and therefore as something distasteful and best left to others.

Accepted Answer

dirty tric

The negative reasons people engage in impression management include all of the following except

Power and political behavior are likely to play an important role in perceptions of informational justice.

After Jack filed a discrimination complaint, he felt that his case was not handled properly and that he was not given a fair hearing.He started complaining, which had a negative impact on employee morale and the organization's culture.Jack experienced a lack of

The adage sums up one technique for controlling political activity.

Open communication is one very effective technique for restraining the impact of political behavior.

Influence can be beneficial or harmful, but is never subtle.

Keeping subordinates informed about company policies and the penalties for violating those policies is an example of using power.

Which of the following describes the trend among unions in the United States?

Jim strongly disagrees with the current strategic plan, but is afraid his vote against it at the next meeting will hurt his chances for promotion.Jim schedules a dentist appointment for the same time as the meeting in order to avoid the vote.Which political behavior Technique has Jim used?

From a somewhat mechanistic standpoint, managers may enhance their referent power by choosing subordinates who

What is the reasoning behind role modeling?

According to the model presented in the text, political behavior is seen as ethical if

Techniques of political behavior include all of the following except

The ability to affect the perceptions, attitudes, or behaviors of others is known as

Because of his or her position in an organization, a manager has power over his or her subordinates.

Power and influence are essentially interchangeable terms.

Trying to eliminate political behaviors within organizations will probably

Examples of reward power include all of the following except

is about all one should expect from using coercive power.

Politics often are viewed as synonymous with and therefore as something distasteful and best left to others.

An Overview of Organizational Behavior

The Changing Environment of Organizations

Foundations of Individual Behavior

Motivation in Organizations

Motivating Employee Performance Through Work

Motivating Employee Performance Through Rewards

Managing Stress and the Work-Life Balance

Decision Making and Problem Solving

Foundations of Interpersonal and Group Behavior

Using Teams in Organizations

Communication in Organizations

Traditional Models for Understanding Leadership

Contemporary Views of Leadership in Organizations

Conflict and Negotiation in Organizations

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Exam 14: Power, Politics, and Organizational Justice

The negative reasons people engage in impression management include all of the following except

Power and political behavior are likely to play an important role in perceptions of informational justice.

After Jack filed a discrimination complaint, he felt that his case was not handled properly and that he was not given a fair hearing.He started complaining, which had a negative impact on employee morale and the organization's culture.Jack experienced a lack of

The adage sums up one technique for controlling political activity.

Open communication is one very effective technique for restraining the impact of political behavior.

Influence can be beneficial or harmful, but is never subtle.

Keeping subordinates informed about company policies and the penalties for violating those policies is an example of using power.

Which of the following describes the trend among unions in the United States?

Jim strongly disagrees with the current strategic plan, but is afraid his vote against it at the next meeting will hurt his chances for promotion.Jim schedules a dentist appointment for the same time as the meeting in order to avoid the vote.Which political behavior Technique has Jim used?

From a somewhat mechanistic standpoint, managers may enhance their referent power by choosing subordinates who

What is the reasoning behind role modeling?

According to the model presented in the text, political behavior is seen as ethical if

Techniques of political behavior include all of the following except

The ability to affect the perceptions, attitudes, or behaviors of others is known as

Because of his or her position in an organization, a manager has power over his or her subordinates.

Power and influence are essentially interchangeable terms.

Trying to eliminate political behaviors within organizations will probably

Examples of reward power include all of the following except

is about all one should expect from using coercive power.

Politics often are viewed as synonymous with and therefore as something distasteful and best left to others.

An Overview of Organizational Behavior

The Changing Environment of Organizations

Foundations of Individual Behavior

Motivation in Organizations

Motivating Employee Performance Through Work

Motivating Employee Performance Through Rewards

Managing Stress and the Work-Life Balance

Decision Making and Problem Solving

Foundations of Interpersonal and Group Behavior

Using Teams in Organizations

Communication in Organizations

Traditional Models for Understanding Leadership

Contemporary Views of Leadership in Organizations

Conflict and Negotiation in Organizations

Foundations of Organization Structure

Organization Design

Organization Culture

Organization Change and Development

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