Question 1

According to David Krackhardt,the components of strong ties are:

Accepted Answer

A)  interaction,affection,and time. 
B)  importance,capability,and personality. 
C)  interest,similarity,and acceptance. 
D)  intimacy,attitude,and knowledge. 
A)  interaction,affection,and time. 
B)  importance,capability,and personality. 
C)  interest,similarity,and acceptance. 
D)  intimacy,attitude,and knowledge. A

Question 2

Which of the following statements about interpersonal networks is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Interpersonal networks are valuable to the individuals they link but not to the organizations that employ them. 
B)  Interpersonal relationships can be applied to personal but not to business relationships. 
C)  Interpersonal networks are always depicted on a formal organizational chart. 
D)  Interpersonal networks are networks of relationships that develop across functions to accomplish tasks quickly. 
A)  Interpersonal networks are valuable to the individuals they link but not to the organizations that employ them. 
B)  Interpersonal relationships can be applied to personal but not to business relationships. 
C)  Interpersonal networks are always depicted on a formal organizational chart. 
D)  Interpersonal networks are networks of relationships that develop across functions to accomplish tasks quickly. D

Question 3

_____ refers to the activities associated with developing and managing relationships that are critical to a person's ability to accomplish tasks and develop personally and professionally.

Accepted Answer

A)  Networking 
B)  Satisficing 
C)  Motivating 
D)  Interacting 
A)  Networking 
B)  Satisficing 
C)  Motivating 
D)  Interacting A

Question 4

Which of the following networks is the best example of a trust network?

Accepted Answer

A)  When it comes to solving technical issues,the employees in an organization often get suggestions from Victor who has more technical expertise. 
B)  Pinky couldn't work on her project due to some personal issues.She discussed her issues with Paul,her teammate,and he helped her finish the task on time. 
C)  In a restaurant,George welcomes the customers,Jake's team takes the orders,and finally Jim's team serves the customers and conducts financial transactions. 
D)  John who belongs to the marketing department in an organization often interacts with employees in other departments whenever he finds time to socialize. 
A)  When it comes to solving technical issues,the employees in an organization often get suggestions from Victor who has more technical expertise. 
B)  Pinky couldn't work on her project due to some personal issues.She discussed her issues with Paul,her teammate,and he helped her finish the task on time. 
C)  In a restaurant,George welcomes the customers,Jake's team takes the orders,and finally Jim's team serves the customers and conducts financial transactions. 
D)  John who belongs to the marketing department in an organization often interacts with employees in other departments whenever he finds time to socialize.

Question 5

Social capital is not only beneficial to individuals within organizations but also to those organizations themselves.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following statements about the strength of ties is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Weak ties are effective in sharing information and they often provide redundant information. 
B)  Unlike strong ties,weak ties provides individuals with exposure to novel information. 
C)  Trust,larger time commitments,and similar interests are features of weak ties. 
D)  Strong ties serve as bridges and are more likely to link members of dissimilar groups than are weak ones. 
A)  Weak ties are effective in sharing information and they often provide redundant information. 
B)  Unlike strong ties,weak ties provides individuals with exposure to novel information. 
C)  Trust,larger time commitments,and similar interests are features of weak ties. 
D)  Strong ties serve as bridges and are more likely to link members of dissimilar groups than are weak ones.

Question 7

What are networking clubs?

Accepted Answer

Networking clubs are community-based org

Question 8

Examining communication networks helps in identifying some of the gaps in information flow.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following statements about redundant contacts is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  These contacts are more helpful when engaging in novel endeavors. 
B)  These contacts provide individuals with the same information. 
C)  These types of networks are also called open networks. 
D)  These contacts do not lead to the same people in the network. 
A)  These contacts are more helpful when engaging in novel endeavors. 
B)  These contacts provide individuals with the same information. 
C)  These types of networks are also called open networks. 
D)  These contacts do not lead to the same people in the network.

Question 10

Which of the following is one of the conceptions of centrality?

Accepted Answer

A)  Value 
B)  Range 
C)  Closeness 
D)  Distinctness 
A)  Value 
B)  Range 
C)  Closeness 
D)  Distinctness

Question 11

Define networking.How can one build diverse networks?

Accepted Answer

Networking refers to the activities asso

Question 12

Briefly describe the strength of ties.

Accepted Answer

The strength of a tie refers to the emot

Question 13

The first step in building a useful network is to identify information brokers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

To build better networks,we must communicate all the time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following entities allows individuals to develop professional relationships outside work?

Accepted Answer

A)  Redundant contacts 
B)  Strong ties 
C)  Networking clubs 
D)  Communication networks 
A)  Redundant contacts 
B)  Strong ties 
C)  Networking clubs 
D)  Communication networks

Question 16

To build useful networks,managers and leaders should consider promoting less formal social networks in the workplace.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Dolly has arranged for a get-together in her house for which she invited all her friends.Most of her friends were meeting the others in the group for the first time.Moreover,they were from diverse backgrounds with differing interests and experiences.Though all were not known to each other,all were known to Dolly.From this description of Dolly,it can be inferred that Dolly is:

Accepted Answer

A)  good at forging better connections. 
B)  focusing only on closed networks. 
C)  lacking weak ties in relationships. 
D)  more exposed to redundant contacts. 
A)  good at forging better connections. 
B)  focusing only on closed networks. 
C)  lacking weak ties in relationships. 
D)  more exposed to redundant contacts.

Question 18

A structural hole is the gap that exists between two individuals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following networks best exemplifies an advice network?

Accepted Answer

A)  In a restaurant,George welcomes the customers,Jake's team takes the orders,and finally Jim's team serves the customers and conducts financial transactions. 
B)  Pinky couldn't work on her project due to some personal issues.She discussed her issues with Paul,her teammate,and he helped her finish the task on time. 
C)  John,who belongs to the marketing department in an organization often interacts with employees in other departments whenever he finds time to socialize. 
D)  When it comes to solving technical issues,the employees in an organization often get suggestions from Victor who has more technical expertise. 
A)  In a restaurant,George welcomes the customers,Jake's team takes the orders,and finally Jim's team serves the customers and conducts financial transactions. 
B)  Pinky couldn't work on her project due to some personal issues.She discussed her issues with Paul,her teammate,and he helped her finish the task on time. 
C)  John,who belongs to the marketing department in an organization often interacts with employees in other departments whenever he finds time to socialize. 
D)  When it comes to solving technical issues,the employees in an organization often get suggestions from Victor who has more technical expertise.

Question 20

Weak ties are usually formed among similar individuals who are exposed to the same kinds of information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

According to David Krackhardt,the components of strong ties are:

Which of the following statements about interpersonal networks is true?

_____ refers to the activities associated with developing and managing relationships that are critical to a person's ability to accomplish tasks and develop personally and professionally.

Which of the following networks is the best example of a trust network?

Social capital is not only beneficial to individuals within organizations but also to those organizations themselves.

Which of the following statements about the strength of ties is true?

What are networking clubs?

Examining communication networks helps in identifying some of the gaps in information flow.

Which of the following statements about redundant contacts is true?

Which of the following is one of the conceptions of centrality?

Define networking.How can one build diverse networks?

Briefly describe the strength of ties.

The first step in building a useful network is to identify information brokers.

To build better networks,we must communicate all the time.

Which of the following entities allows individuals to develop professional relationships outside work?

To build useful networks,managers and leaders should consider promoting less formal social networks in the workplace.

A structural hole is the gap that exists between two individuals.

Which of the following networks best exemplifies an advice network?

Weak ties are usually formed among similar individuals who are exposed to the same kinds of information.

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Exam 20: Networking

According to David Krackhardt,the components of strong ties are:

Which of the following statements about interpersonal networks is true?

_____ refers to the activities associated with developing and managing relationships that are critical to a person's ability to accomplish tasks and develop personally and professionally.

Which of the following networks is the best example of a trust network?

Social capital is not only beneficial to individuals within organizations but also to those organizations themselves.

Which of the following statements about the strength of ties is true?

What are networking clubs?

Examining communication networks helps in identifying some of the gaps in information flow.

Which of the following statements about redundant contacts is true?

Which of the following is one of the conceptions of centrality?

Define networking.How can one build diverse networks?

Briefly describe the strength of ties.

The first step in building a useful network is to identify information brokers.

To build better networks,we must communicate all the time.

Which of the following entities allows individuals to develop professional relationships outside work?

To build useful networks,managers and leaders should consider promoting less formal social networks in the workplace.

A structural hole is the gap that exists between two individuals.

Which of the following networks best exemplifies an advice network?

Weak ties are usually formed among similar individuals who are exposed to the same kinds of information.

Introduction to Management

The Global Business Environment

Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility

Introduction to Strategy

Business-Level Strategy

Corporate-Level Strategy

Organizational Design

Organizational Culture

Managing Human Capital

Performance Management

Organizational Change

Leadership in Organizations

Becoming a Leader: Knowing Yourself

Power and Influence

Decision Making

Conflict and Negotiation

Leading Teams

Motivation

Communication

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