Question 1

When it comes to performance,politics takes a toll on young and older workers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Those high in self-esteem and ________ are more likely to engage in networking behaviours.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Those high in self-esteem and ________ are...

Question 3

What kind of power is most likely to be ineffective?

Accepted Answer

A) Reward power 
B) Coercive power 
C) Referent power 
D) Expert power 
E) Legitimate power 
A) Reward power 
B) Coercive power 
C) Referent power 
D) Expert power 
E) Legitimate power

Question 4

Those high in self-esteem and extraversion are more likely to engage in networking behaviours.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Maintaining contacts and increasing internal visibility are most associated with career success.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Among business students,undergraduates have been found to be more ethical than MBA students.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Average or mid-range levels of business competition seem to stimulate the most unethical behaviour in organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Dr.Jeffrey Wigand is best known for his unethical behaviour.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

If you are able to understand your co-workers and to use that knowledge to influence them to act in ways that enhance your personal or organizational objectives,then what do you have?

Accepted Answer

A) Expert power 
B) High need for power 
C) A Machiavellian personality 
D) Political skill 
E) Referent power 
A) Expert power 
B) High need for power 
C) A Machiavellian personality 
D) Political skill 
E) Referent power

Question 10

Which of the following is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) Men engage in networking more than women. 
B) Women engage in networking more than men. 
C) Men and women engage in networking equally. 
D) Younger men engage in networking more than older men. 
E) Younger women engage in networking more than older women. 
A) Men engage in networking more than women. 
B) Women engage in networking more than men. 
C) Men and women engage in networking equally. 
D) Younger men engage in networking more than older men. 
E) Younger women engage in networking more than older women.

Question 11

If you do favours for others and stress the obligations of others to you,what are you doing?

Accepted Answer

A) Bolstering your political network 
B) Increasing your referent power 
C) Coalition formation 
D) Assertiveness 
E) Buffing 
A) Bolstering your political network 
B) Increasing your referent power 
C) Coalition formation 
D) Assertiveness 
E) Buffing

Question 12

Blaming others when things go wrong is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Blaming others when things go wrong is...

Question 13

Owen is a long time friend of Simon who has been working for a very prestigious law firm for several years.Simon admires Owen for how successful he has become and asks him how he has managed to become so successful.Owen tells Simon that he always gives his business card out and makes a point of sending gifts and thank you notes to people.What does Owen do?

Accepted Answer

A) Engage in professional activities 
B) Participate in community activities 
C) Increase internal visibility 
D) Maintain contacts 
E) Socialize 
A) Engage in professional activities 
B) Participate in community activities 
C) Increase internal visibility 
D) Maintain contacts 
E) Socialize

Question 14

Ethical questions usually revolve around the impact of organizational decisions on various

Accepted Answer

A) stakeholders. 
B) subunits. 
C) Machiavellians. 
D) networks. 
E) managers. 
A) stakeholders. 
B) subunits. 
C) Machiavellians. 
D) networks. 
E) managers.

Question 15

Research has found that harassment is more likely to be experienced by women who exhibit traditionally ________ personality traits.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Research has found that harassment is more...

Question 16

The strategic contingencies view of power portrays power acquisition as a highly political and Machiavellian process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The manager who agrees to recommend a raise for an employee if she increases her net sales by 30 percent is using ________ means to achieve ________ ends.

Accepted Answer

A) sanctioned; not-sanctioned 
B) sanctioned; sanctioned 
C) not-sanctioned; not-sanctioned 
D) not-sanctioned; sanctioned 
E) unethical; ethical 
A) sanctioned; not-sanctioned 
B) sanctioned; sanctioned 
C) not-sanctioned; not-sanctioned 
D) not-sanctioned; sanctioned 
E) unethical; ethical

Question 18

Political skill is positively related to job satisfaction and career success.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Someone with coercive power might gravitate towards ingratiation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following tops the list of research on observed ethical misconduct?

Accepted Answer

A) lying to employees and breaching employee privacy 
B) lying to employees and sexual harassment 
C) abusive behaviour and lying to employees 
D) abusive behaviour and falsifying expense reports 
E) lying to employees and falsifying expense reports 
A) lying to employees and breaching employee privacy 
B) lying to employees and sexual harassment 
C) abusive behaviour and lying to employees 
D) abusive behaviour and falsifying expense reports 
E) lying to employees and falsifying expense reports

When it comes to performance,politics takes a toll on young and older workers.

Those high in self-esteem and ________ are more likely to engage in networking behaviours.

What kind of power is most likely to be ineffective?

Those high in self-esteem and extraversion are more likely to engage in networking behaviours.

Maintaining contacts and increasing internal visibility are most associated with career success.

Among business students,undergraduates have been found to be more ethical than MBA students.

Average or mid-range levels of business competition seem to stimulate the most unethical behaviour in organizations.

Dr.Jeffrey Wigand is best known for his unethical behaviour.

If you are able to understand your co-workers and to use that knowledge to influence them to act in ways that enhance your personal or organizational objectives,then what do you have?

Which of the following is most accurate?

If you do favours for others and stress the obligations of others to you,what are you doing?

Blaming others when things go wrong is known as ________.

Ethical questions usually revolve around the impact of organizational decisions on various

Research has found that harassment is more likely to be experienced by women who exhibit traditionally ________ personality traits.

The strategic contingencies view of power portrays power acquisition as a highly political and Machiavellian process.

The manager who agrees to recommend a raise for an employee if she increases her net sales by 30 percent is using means to achieve ends.

Political skill is positively related to job satisfaction and career success.

Someone with coercive power might gravitate towards ingratiation.

Which of the following tops the list of research on observed ethical misconduct?

Organizational Behaviour and Management

Personality and Learning

Perception, Attribution, and Diversity

Values,Attitudes,and Work Behaviour

Theories of Work Motivation

Motivation in Practice

Groups and Teamwork

Social Influence, Socialization, and Organizational Culture

Leadership

Communication

Decision Making

Conflict and Stress

Organizational Structure

Organizational Change,Development,and Innovation

Filters

Exam 12: Power, Politics, and Ethics

When it comes to performance,politics takes a toll on young and older workers.

Those high in self-esteem and ________ are more likely to engage in networking behaviours.

What kind of power is most likely to be ineffective?

Those high in self-esteem and extraversion are more likely to engage in networking behaviours.

Maintaining contacts and increasing internal visibility are most associated with career success.

Among business students,undergraduates have been found to be more ethical than MBA students.

Average or mid-range levels of business competition seem to stimulate the most unethical behaviour in organizations.

Dr.Jeffrey Wigand is best known for his unethical behaviour.

If you are able to understand your co-workers and to use that knowledge to influence them to act in ways that enhance your personal or organizational objectives,then what do you have?

Which of the following is most accurate?

If you do favours for others and stress the obligations of others to you,what are you doing?

Blaming others when things go wrong is known as ________.

Ethical questions usually revolve around the impact of organizational decisions on various

Research has found that harassment is more likely to be experienced by women who exhibit traditionally ________ personality traits.

The strategic contingencies view of power portrays power acquisition as a highly political and Machiavellian process.

The manager who agrees to recommend a raise for an employee if she increases her net sales by 30 percent is using ________ means to achieve ________ ends.

Political skill is positively related to job satisfaction and career success.

Someone with coercive power might gravitate towards ingratiation.

Which of the following tops the list of research on observed ethical misconduct?

Organizational Behaviour and Management

Personality and Learning

Perception, Attribution, and Diversity

Values,Attitudes,and Work Behaviour

Theories of Work Motivation

Motivation in Practice

Groups and Teamwork

Social Influence, Socialization, and Organizational Culture

Leadership

Communication

Decision Making

Conflict and Stress

Organizational Structure

Organizational Change,Development,and Innovation

Filters

The manager who agrees to recommend a raise for an employee if she increases her net sales by 30 percent is using means to achieve ends.