Question 1

Describe when political activity is used.

Accepted Answer

Political activity is used in a variety

Question 2

For lower level employees, network centrality:

Accepted Answer

A)  is out of reach because they cannot have access to critical information. 
B)  can be gained by becoming knowledgeable about certain activities or taking on difficult tasks and acquiring specialized knowledge. 
C)  makes no difference because they cannot increase power. 
D)  takes on different meaning than it does for top managers; it means nothing more than being physically located next to those with power. 
A)  is out of reach because they cannot have access to critical information. 
B)  can be gained by becoming knowledgeable about certain activities or taking on difficult tasks and acquiring specialized knowledge. 
C)  makes no difference because they cannot increase power. 
D)  takes on different meaning than it does for top managers; it means nothing more than being physically located next to those with power.

Question 3

Describe the steps of a win-win strategy and a win-lose strategy.

Accepted Answer

A win-win strategy involves finding a so

Question 4

____ is a mechanism for arriving at consensus when uncertainty is high and there is disagreement over goals or problem priorities.

Accepted Answer

A)  Power 
B)  Authority 
C)  Politics 
D)  Decision premise 
A)  Power 
B)  Authority 
C)  Politics 
D)  Decision premise

Question 5

Why will the rational choice model not always work? Under what circumstances will it work?

Accepted Answer

The rational choice model may not always

Question 6

In most organizations, are decisions more likely to be made using the rational or political model of organization? Explain and defend your position.

Accepted Answer

In most organizations, decisions are mor

Question 7

Explain the five sources of personal power and provide an example of each.

Accepted Answer

The five sources of personal power are:

Question 8

Limited resources refer to the dependence of one unit on another for materials, resources, or information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Negotiation occurs when parties in conflict directly engage one another and try to work out their differences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Resources symbolize power and influence within an organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

John is a manager at XYZ Inc. His subordinates respect him, and several have made comments such as, "I want to be as good a manager as he is one day." He is highly respected and admired. John holds _____ power.

Accepted Answer

A)  reward 
B)  coercive 
C)  expert 
D)  referent 
A)  reward 
B)  coercive 
C)  expert 
D)  referent

Question 12

Intergroup conflict requires three ingredients: group identification, observable group differences, and commitment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Strategic contingencies refer to:

Accepted Answer

A)  events and activities that are essential for attaining organizational goals. 
B)  environmental factors which have an indirect influence on goal attainment. 
C)  alternate strategic plans to cope with possible environmental changes. 
D)  competitors who may damage corporate standing. 
A)  events and activities that are essential for attaining organizational goals. 
B)  environmental factors which have an indirect influence on goal attainment. 
C)  alternate strategic plans to cope with possible environmental changes. 
D)  competitors who may damage corporate standing.

Question 14

Empowerment is power sharing, the delegation of power or authority to subordinates in an organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

What is empowerment? Describe the three elements that enable empowered employees to act more freely to accomplish their jobs.

Accepted Answer

Empowerment is the process of giving emp

Question 16

Two of the four tactics suggested in our text for increasing management's power are: (1) Answer every challenge, and (2) Get those who can help you indebted to you.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Network centrality means that managers have access to information and people that are critical to the company's success, and thereby increase their power base.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Differentiation refers to the dependence of one unit on another for materials, resources, or information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A certain amount of conflict is good for an organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is a political tactic for increasing power?

Accepted Answer

A)  Creating dependencies 
B)  Satisfying strategic contingencies 
C)  Providing resources 
D)  All of these 
A)  Creating dependencies 
B)  Satisfying strategic contingencies 
C)  Providing resources 
D)  All of these

Describe when political activity is used.

For lower level employees, network centrality:

Describe the steps of a win-win strategy and a win-lose strategy.

____ is a mechanism for arriving at consensus when uncertainty is high and there is disagreement over goals or problem priorities.

Why will the rational choice model not always work? Under what circumstances will it work?

In most organizations, are decisions more likely to be made using the rational or political model of organization? Explain and defend your position.

Explain the five sources of personal power and provide an example of each.

Limited resources refer to the dependence of one unit on another for materials, resources, or information.

Negotiation occurs when parties in conflict directly engage one another and try to work out their differences.

Resources symbolize power and influence within an organization.

John is a manager at XYZ Inc. His subordinates respect him, and several have made comments such as, "I want to be as good a manager as he is one day." He is highly respected and admired. John holds _____ power.

Intergroup conflict requires three ingredients: group identification, observable group differences, and commitment.

Strategic contingencies refer to:

Empowerment is power sharing, the delegation of power or authority to subordinates in an organization.

What is empowerment? Describe the three elements that enable empowered employees to act more freely to accomplish their jobs.

Two of the four tactics suggested in our text for increasing management's power are: (1) Answer every challenge, and (2) Get those who can help you indebted to you.

Network centrality means that managers have access to information and people that are critical to the company's success, and thereby increase their power base.

Differentiation refers to the dependence of one unit on another for materials, resources, or information.

A certain amount of conflict is good for an organization.

Which of the following is a political tactic for increasing power?

Organizations and Organization Theory

Strategy, Organization Design, and Effectiveness

Fundamentals of Organization Structure

The External Environment

Interorganizational Relationships

Designing Organizations for the International Environment

Manufacturing and Service Technologies

Using Information Technology for Control and Coordination

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Organizational Culture and Ethical Values

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Exam 13: Conflict, Power, and Politics

Describe when political activity is used.

For lower level employees, network centrality:

Describe the steps of a win-win strategy and a win-lose strategy.

____ is a mechanism for arriving at consensus when uncertainty is high and there is disagreement over goals or problem priorities.

Why will the rational choice model not always work? Under what circumstances will it work?

In most organizations, are decisions more likely to be made using the rational or political model of organization? Explain and defend your position.

Explain the five sources of personal power and provide an example of each.

Limited resources refer to the dependence of one unit on another for materials, resources, or information.

Negotiation occurs when parties in conflict directly engage one another and try to work out their differences.

Resources symbolize power and influence within an organization.

John is a manager at XYZ Inc. His subordinates respect him, and several have made comments such as, "I want to be as good a manager as he is one day." He is highly respected and admired. John holds _____ power.

Intergroup conflict requires three ingredients: group identification, observable group differences, and commitment.

Strategic contingencies refer to:

Empowerment is power sharing, the delegation of power or authority to subordinates in an organization.

What is empowerment? Describe the three elements that enable empowered employees to act more freely to accomplish their jobs.

Two of the four tactics suggested in our text for increasing management's power are: (1) Answer every challenge, and (2) Get those who can help you indebted to you.

Network centrality means that managers have access to information and people that are critical to the company's success, and thereby increase their power base.

Differentiation refers to the dependence of one unit on another for materials, resources, or information.

A certain amount of conflict is good for an organization.

Which of the following is a political tactic for increasing power?

Organizations and Organization Theory

Strategy, Organization Design, and Effectiveness

Fundamentals of Organization Structure

The External Environment

Interorganizational Relationships

Designing Organizations for the International Environment

Manufacturing and Service Technologies

Using Information Technology for Control and Coordination

Organization Size, Life Cycle, and Decline

Organizational Culture and Ethical Values

Innovation and Change

Decision Making Processes

Filters