Question 1

____________means that people follow the directions of the person with power, whether or not they agree with those directions.

Accepted Answer

A)  Compliance 
B)  The human resource frame 
C)  Resistance 
D)  Scarcity 
A)  Compliance 
B)  The human resource frame 
C)  Resistance 
D)  Scarcity A

Question 2

What are the ethical considerations in using power and politics ?

Accepted Answer

Ethical considerations in using power and politics are crucial in maintaining fairness, transparency, and integrity in decision-making processes. When using power and politics, it is important to consider the impact of one's actions on others and to ensure that decisions are made in the best interest of the organization and its stakeholders.

One ethical consideration is the use of power for personal gain or to manipulate others for selfish reasons. It is important to use power and influence responsibly and to avoid using them to exploit or harm others. This includes being transparent about one's motives and avoiding conflicts of interest.

Another ethical consideration is the impact of power and politics on organizational culture and morale. Using power and politics in a way that creates a toxic or divisive work environment can have long-term negative consequences for the organization. It is important to consider the well-being of employees and to promote a culture of fairness, respect, and collaboration.

Additionally, ethical considerations in using power and politics include being honest and truthful in communication and decision-making. This means avoiding deception, manipulation, and dishonesty in order to achieve one's goals. It also means being accountable for one's actions and taking responsibility for the consequences of using power and politics.

Overall, ethical considerations in using power and politics require individuals to act with integrity, fairness, and respect for others. By considering the ethical implications of their actions, individuals can ensure that power and politics are used in a way that benefits the organization and its stakeholders while upholding moral and ethical standards.

Question 3

Employees who have exclusive access to information needed by leaders to make decisions gain _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  power 
B)  transactional leadership 
C)  personalized leadership 
D)  reward power 
A)  power 
B)  transactional leadership 
C)  personalized leadership 
D)  reward power A

Question 4

Transformational leaders have the ability to lead changes in an organization's vision, strategy, and culture and promote innovation in products and technologies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Describe power in an organization.

Accepted Answer

Power is an intangible force in organiza

Question 6

Transformational leadership does NOT:

Accepted Answer

A)  inspire followers to go beyond their own self-interests. 
B)  focus on the impersonal aspects of job performance. 
C)  paints a picture of a desired future state. 
D)  develops leaders into followers. 
A)  inspire followers to go beyond their own self-interests. 
B)  focus on the impersonal aspects of job performance. 
C)  paints a picture of a desired future state. 
D)  develops leaders into followers.

Question 7

Leaders do not have difficulty distinguishing ethical from unethical uses of power and influence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

____________________ have an emotional impact on people because they appeal to both the heart and the mind.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ have an emotional impact on people...

Question 9

Transactional leadership includes all EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  an exchange process between leaders and followers. 
B)  a focus on the present. 
C)  the ability to lead changes in an organization's vision. 
D)  traditional management functions such as planning and budgeting. 
A)  an exchange process between leaders and followers. 
B)  a focus on the present. 
C)  the ability to lead changes in an organization's vision. 
D)  traditional management functions such as planning and budgeting.

Question 10

Dependency is not related primarily to a person's control over resources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

How can a leader increase power through political activity?

Accepted Answer

Politics involves activities to acquire,

Question 12

When workers admire a supervisor because of her personal characteristics, the influence is based on:

Accepted Answer

A)  legitimate power. 
B)  reward power. 
C)  expert power. 
D)  referent power. 
A)  legitimate power. 
B)  reward power. 
C)  expert power. 
D)  referent power.

Question 13

The principles for asserting leader influence include:

Accepted Answer

A)  make people like you. 
B)  remember the principle of scarcity. 
C)  extend formal authority with expertise and credibility. 
D)  all of these choices 
A)  make people like you. 
B)  remember the principle of scarcity. 
C)  extend formal authority with expertise and credibility. 
D)  all of these choices

Question 14

Follower ___________helps to overcome the fear associated with change efforts.

Accepted Answer

A)  compliance 
B)  commitment 
C)  resistance 
D)  submission 
A)  compliance 
B)  commitment 
C)  resistance 
D)  submission

Question 15

The effect that a person's actions have on the attitudes, values, beliefs, or actions of others is ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The effect that a person's actions have...

Question 16

The characteristics that affect dependency in organizations do NOT include:

Accepted Answer

A)  experience-whether the leader has allocated resources in the past. 
B)  importance--the resource must be perceived as important. 
C)  scarcity--whether the resource is easy or difficult to obtain. 
D)  nonsubstitutability-resources with no viable substitute give leaders more power. 
A)  experience-whether the leader has allocated resources in the past. 
B)  importance--the resource must be perceived as important. 
C)  scarcity--whether the resource is easy or difficult to obtain. 
D)  nonsubstitutability-resources with no viable substitute give leaders more power.

Question 17

One of the key characteristics of ____________________ is that they are based on the leader's personal power rather than on a position of authority granted by an organization.

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

The responses to the use of power include all EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  compliance. 
B)  resistance. 
C)  structuralism. 
D)  commitment. 
A)  compliance. 
B)  resistance. 
C)  structuralism. 
D)  commitment.

Question 19

____________________ is authority based on personality characteristics that command followers' attention, respect, and admiration so that they want to emulate the leader.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is authority based on personality characteristics...

Question 20

Political tactics for asserting influence include all EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  expanding networks. 
B)  using assertiveness. 
C)  seeking arbitration. 
D)  using rational persuasion. 
A)  expanding networks. 
B)  using assertiveness. 
C)  seeking arbitration. 
D)  using rational persuasion.

____________means that people follow the directions of the person with power, whether or not they agree with those directions.

What are the ethical considerations in using power and politics ?

Employees who have exclusive access to information needed by leaders to make decisions gain _________.

Transformational leaders have the ability to lead changes in an organization's vision, strategy, and culture and promote innovation in products and technologies.

Describe power in an organization.

Transformational leadership does NOT:

Leaders do not have difficulty distinguishing ethical from unethical uses of power and influence.

____________________ have an emotional impact on people because they appeal to both the heart and the mind.

Transactional leadership includes all EXCEPT:

Dependency is not related primarily to a person's control over resources.

How can a leader increase power through political activity?

When workers admire a supervisor because of her personal characteristics, the influence is based on:

The principles for asserting leader influence include:

Follower ___________helps to overcome the fear associated with change efforts.

The effect that a person's actions have on the attitudes, values, beliefs, or actions of others is ____________________.

The characteristics that affect dependency in organizations do NOT include:

One of the key characteristics of ____________________ is that they are based on the leader's personal power rather than on a position of authority granted by an organization.

The responses to the use of power include all EXCEPT:

____________________ is authority based on personality characteristics that command followers' attention, respect, and admiration so that they want to emulate the leader.

Political tactics for asserting influence include all EXCEPT:

What Does It Mean to Be a Leader

Traits, Behaviors, and Relationships

contingency Approaches to Leadership

the Leader as an Individual

Leadership Mind and Heart

Courage and Moral Leadership

followership

motivation and Empowerment

Leadership Communication

Leading Teams

Developing Leadership Diversity

Creating Vision and Strategic Direction

Shaping Culture and Values

Leading Change

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Exam 12: Leadership Power and Influence

____________means that people follow the directions of the person with power, whether or not they agree with those directions.

What are the ethical considerations in using power and politics ?

Employees who have exclusive access to information needed by leaders to make decisions gain _________.

Transformational leaders have the ability to lead changes in an organization's vision, strategy, and culture and promote innovation in products and technologies.

Describe power in an organization.

Transformational leadership does NOT:

Leaders do not have difficulty distinguishing ethical from unethical uses of power and influence.

____________________ have an emotional impact on people because they appeal to both the heart and the mind.

Transactional leadership includes all EXCEPT:

Dependency is not related primarily to a person's control over resources.

How can a leader increase power through political activity?

When workers admire a supervisor because of her personal characteristics, the influence is based on:

The principles for asserting leader influence include:

Follower ___________helps to overcome the fear associated with change efforts.

The effect that a person's actions have on the attitudes, values, beliefs, or actions of others is ____________________.

The characteristics that affect dependency in organizations do NOT include:

One of the key characteristics of ____________________ is that they are based on the leader's personal power rather than on a position of authority granted by an organization.

The responses to the use of power include all EXCEPT:

____________________ is authority based on personality characteristics that command followers' attention, respect, and admiration so that they want to emulate the leader.

Political tactics for asserting influence include all EXCEPT:

What Does It Mean to Be a Leader

Traits, Behaviors, and Relationships

contingency Approaches to Leadership

the Leader as an Individual

Leadership Mind and Heart

Courage and Moral Leadership

followership

motivation and Empowerment

Leadership Communication

Leading Teams

Developing Leadership Diversity

Creating Vision and Strategic Direction

Shaping Culture and Values

Leading Change

Filters