Question 1

Influence should actually be seen as the of the process of one person attempting to affect another.

Accepted Answer

A) benchmark 
B) standard 
C) cornerstone 
D) reinforcement 
E) None of these. 
A) benchmark 
B) standard 
C) cornerstone 
D) reinforcement 
E) None of these.

Question 2

_, a subtle form of referent power, means that a leader behaves in the way he or she wants subordinates to act.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _, a subtle form of referent power,...

Question 3

A key research scientist who possesses information crucial for new scientific breakthroughs exhibits power.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A key research scientist who possesses information...

Question 4

In organizations with an organic nature, the lines of legitimate power are often closely specified and strictly followed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

All of the following are examples of coercive power except

Accepted Answer

A) punishment. 
B) physically harm someone. 
C) information that is important to the organization. 
D) psychologically harm someone. 
E) being assigned to a dead end position. 
A) punishment. 
B) physically harm someone. 
C) information that is important to the organization. 
D) psychologically harm someone. 
E) being assigned to a dead end position.

Question 6

When , managers simply work within the rules of the organization to increase the probability that their preferred outcomes will come about.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When , managers simply work within the...

Question 7

Leadership only matters if influence has occurred.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The reason for the label "legitimate" in "legitimate power" is that the organization says it is all right for people having power to direct the activities of others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Interpersonal justice relates to the degree of fairness people see in how they are treated by others in their organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Influence is the ability to affect the perceptions, attitudes, or behaviors of others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Position power is power that resides in the position, regardless of who holds the position.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

will probably result from an attempt to exercise power if the subordinate accepts and identifies with the leader.

Accepted Answer

The answer of will probably result from an attempt to...

Question 13

means the subordinate is willing to carry out the leader's wishes as long as doing so will not require extraordinary effort.

Accepted Answer

The answer of means the subordinate is willing to carry...

Question 14

power is in many ways the most difficult form of power to exercise.

Accepted Answer

The answer of power is in many ways the most...

Question 15

The primary bases of personal power include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A) referent power. 
B) position power. 
C) expert power. 
D) coercive power. 
E) reward power. 
A) referent power. 
B) position power. 
C) expert power. 
D) coercive power. 
E) reward power.

Question 16

Wearing special clothes to a job interview is an example of impression management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following is not a way that managers can use expert power?

Accepted Answer

A) Avoiding threatening the self-esteem of subordinates 
B) Subtly promoting an image of expertise 
C) Recognizing employee concerns 
D) Keeping education, experience, and accomplishments private 
E) Acting confidently and decisively 
A) Avoiding threatening the self-esteem of subordinates 
B) Subtly promoting an image of expertise 
C) Recognizing employee concerns 
D) Keeping education, experience, and accomplishments private 
E) Acting confidently and decisively

Question 18

Most organizational goals are inherently ambiguous.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The reasons for political behavior include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A) ambiguous goals. 
B) scarce resources. 
C) control of information. 
D) nonprogrammed decisions. 
E) organizational change. 
A) ambiguous goals. 
B) scarce resources. 
C) control of information. 
D) nonprogrammed decisions. 
E) organizational change.

Question 20

At its extreme, coalition building, which is frequently used in political bodies, may take the form of blatant reciprocity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Influence should actually be seen as the of the process of one person attempting to affect another.

_, a subtle form of referent power, means that a leader behaves in the way he or she wants subordinates to act.

A key research scientist who possesses information crucial for new scientific breakthroughs exhibits power.

In organizations with an organic nature, the lines of legitimate power are often closely specified and strictly followed.

All of the following are examples of coercive power except

When , managers simply work within the rules of the organization to increase the probability that their preferred outcomes will come about.

Leadership only matters if influence has occurred.

The reason for the label "legitimate" in "legitimate power" is that the organization says it is all right for people having power to direct the activities of others.

Interpersonal justice relates to the degree of fairness people see in how they are treated by others in their organization.

Influence is the ability to affect the perceptions, attitudes, or behaviors of others.

Position power is power that resides in the position, regardless of who holds the position.

will probably result from an attempt to exercise power if the subordinate accepts and identifies with the leader.

means the subordinate is willing to carry out the leader's wishes as long as doing so will not require extraordinary effort.

power is in many ways the most difficult form of power to exercise.

The primary bases of personal power include all of the following except

Wearing special clothes to a job interview is an example of impression management.

Which of the following is not a way that managers can use expert power?

Most organizational goals are inherently ambiguous.

The reasons for political behavior include all of the following except

At its extreme, coalition building, which is frequently used in political bodies, may take the form of blatant reciprocity.

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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

Influence should actually be seen as the of the process of one person attempting to affect another.

_, a subtle form of referent power, means that a leader behaves in the way he or she wants subordinates to act.

A key research scientist who possesses information crucial for new scientific breakthroughs exhibits power.

In organizations with an organic nature, the lines of legitimate power are often closely specified and strictly followed.

All of the following are examples of coercive power except

When , managers simply work within the rules of the organization to increase the probability that their preferred outcomes will come about.

Leadership only matters if influence has occurred.

The reason for the label "legitimate" in "legitimate power" is that the organization says it is all right for people having power to direct the activities of others.

Interpersonal justice relates to the degree of fairness people see in how they are treated by others in their organization.

Influence is the ability to affect the perceptions, attitudes, or behaviors of others.

Position power is power that resides in the position, regardless of who holds the position.

will probably result from an attempt to exercise power if the subordinate accepts and identifies with the leader.

means the subordinate is willing to carry out the leader's wishes as long as doing so will not require extraordinary effort.

power is in many ways the most difficult form of power to exercise.

The primary bases of personal power include all of the following except

Wearing special clothes to a job interview is an example of impression management.

Which of the following is not a way that managers can use expert power?

Most organizational goals are inherently ambiguous.

The reasons for political behavior include all of the following except

At its extreme, coalition building, which is frequently used in political bodies, may take the form of blatant reciprocity.

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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