Question 1

Which of the following is an example of an influence tactic?

Accepted Answer

A) Buffing 
B) Buck passing 
C) Ingratiation 
D) Stalling 
E) Overconforming 
A) Buffing 
B) Buck passing 
C) Ingratiation 
D) Stalling 
E) Overconforming

Question 2

________ is the capacity to influence others who are in a state of dependence.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is the capacity to influence others...

Question 3

A well-liked Nobel Prize winner has considerable influence among the members of his scientific research team.This person is high on which two bases of social power?

Accepted Answer

A) Legitimate and referent 
B) Coercive and reward 
C) Legitimate and coercive 
D) Reward and expert 
E) Referent and expert 
A) Legitimate and referent 
B) Coercive and reward 
C) Legitimate and coercive 
D) Reward and expert 
E) Referent and expert

Question 4

Empowerment fosters job satisfaction but not performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

To gain power in an organization one's activities should be extraordinary,relevant,and ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of To gain power in an organization one's...

Question 6

Of all the bases of managerial power,________ is most consistently associated with employee effectiveness.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Of all the bases of managerial power,________...

Question 7

Goal challenge can induce unethical behaviour when a consecutive series of ________ or increasing performance goals results in extreme performance pressure.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Goal challenge can induce unethical behaviour when...

Question 8

Sam pursued his self-interest at Omega Corporation,even when it went against organizational goals.This is an example of ________.

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

Jane,a professor,has more important publications than anyone in her university department.She is very high on the ________ power base.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Jane,a professor,has more important publications than anyone...

Question 10

There is a point at which goal challenge can be so extreme as to induce

Accepted Answer

A) sexual harassment 
B) whistle-blowing 
C) political behaviour 
D) unethical behaviour 
E) defensiveness 
A) sexual harassment 
B) whistle-blowing 
C) political behaviour 
D) unethical behaviour 
E) defensiveness

Question 11

According to David McClelland,the most effective managers do NOT

Accepted Answer

A) use their power to achieve organizational goals. 
B) have a high need for power. 
C) show a high degree of concern about how much others like them. 
D) adopt a participative or coaching style of leadership. 
E) clarify organizational priorities for subordinates. 
A) use their power to achieve organizational goals. 
B) have a high need for power. 
C) show a high degree of concern about how much others like them. 
D) adopt a participative or coaching style of leadership. 
E) clarify organizational priorities for subordinates.

Question 12

A consecutive series of high or increasing performance goals can result in extreme performance pressure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

People who are unfairly underpaid are more inclined to act ________ to offset the underpayment.

Accepted Answer

The answer of People who are unfairly underpaid are more...

Question 14

A political network could include

Accepted Answer

A) peers. 
B) subordinates. 
C) people outside one's organization. 
D) superiors. 
E) All of the above 
A) peers. 
B) subordinates. 
C) people outside one's organization. 
D) superiors. 
E) All of the above

Question 15

What are the five bases of individual power? Which one do you think is most powerful overall? Provide an example to illustrate your rationale.

Accepted Answer

The bases of individual power are: legit

Question 16

Which of the following statements concerning organizational politics is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) Political activity is self-conscious and intentional. 
B) Political activity cannot be beneficial to the organization. 
C) Political activity is solely an individual activity, not a group or subunit activity. 
D) Political activity involves placing organizational interests before self-interest. 
E) Political activity cannot be countered by those with different agendas. 
A) Political activity is self-conscious and intentional. 
B) Political activity cannot be beneficial to the organization. 
C) Political activity is solely an individual activity, not a group or subunit activity. 
D) Political activity involves placing organizational interests before self-interest. 
E) Political activity cannot be countered by those with different agendas.

Question 17

Which of the following conditions will NOT add to a subunit's power in the organization?

Accepted Answer

A) The work it performs can be contracted out. 
B) It can reduce organizational uncertainty. 
C) The work it performs is central to the organization's goals. 
D) It can secure scarce resources. 
E) The work it performs has an immediate impact on others. 
A) The work it performs can be contracted out. 
B) It can reduce organizational uncertainty. 
C) The work it performs is central to the organization's goals. 
D) It can secure scarce resources. 
E) The work it performs has an immediate impact on others.

Question 18

The text defines organizational politics as the

Accepted Answer

A) capacity to influence others. 
B) pursuit of self-interest. 
C) creation of a network. 
D) changing of a culture. 
E) use of power to coerce others. 
A) capacity to influence others. 
B) pursuit of self-interest. 
C) creation of a network. 
D) changing of a culture. 
E) use of power to coerce others.

Question 19

Some personality dimensions seem to contribute to unethical behaviour.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Political activity can be self-conscious and unconscious.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following is an example of an influence tactic?

________ is the capacity to influence others who are in a state of dependence.

A well-liked Nobel Prize winner has considerable influence among the members of his scientific research team.This person is high on which two bases of social power?

Empowerment fosters job satisfaction but not performance.

To gain power in an organization one's activities should be extraordinary,relevant,and ________.

Of all the bases of managerial power,________ is most consistently associated with employee effectiveness.

Goal challenge can induce unethical behaviour when a consecutive series of ________ or increasing performance goals results in extreme performance pressure.

Sam pursued his self-interest at Omega Corporation,even when it went against organizational goals.This is an example of ________.

Jane,a professor,has more important publications than anyone in her university department.She is very high on the ________ power base.

There is a point at which goal challenge can be so extreme as to induce

According to David McClelland,the most effective managers do NOT

A consecutive series of high or increasing performance goals can result in extreme performance pressure.

People who are unfairly underpaid are more inclined to act ________ to offset the underpayment.

A political network could include

What are the five bases of individual power? Which one do you think is most powerful overall? Provide an example to illustrate your rationale.

Which of the following statements concerning organizational politics is TRUE?

Which of the following conditions will NOT add to a subunit's power in the organization?

The text defines organizational politics as the

Some personality dimensions seem to contribute to unethical behaviour.

Political activity can be self-conscious and unconscious.

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

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Exam 12: Power, Politics, and Ethics

Which of the following is an example of an influence tactic?

________ is the capacity to influence others who are in a state of dependence.

A well-liked Nobel Prize winner has considerable influence among the members of his scientific research team.This person is high on which two bases of social power?

Empowerment fosters job satisfaction but not performance.

To gain power in an organization one's activities should be extraordinary,relevant,and ________.

Of all the bases of managerial power,________ is most consistently associated with employee effectiveness.

Goal challenge can induce unethical behaviour when a consecutive series of ________ or increasing performance goals results in extreme performance pressure.

Sam pursued his self-interest at Omega Corporation,even when it went against organizational goals.This is an example of ________.

Jane,a professor,has more important publications than anyone in her university department.She is very high on the ________ power base.

There is a point at which goal challenge can be so extreme as to induce

According to David McClelland,the most effective managers do NOT

A consecutive series of high or increasing performance goals can result in extreme performance pressure.

People who are unfairly underpaid are more inclined to act ________ to offset the underpayment.

A political network could include

What are the five bases of individual power? Which one do you think is most powerful overall? Provide an example to illustrate your rationale.

Which of the following statements concerning organizational politics is TRUE?

Which of the following conditions will NOT add to a subunit's power in the organization?

The text defines organizational politics as the

Some personality dimensions seem to contribute to unethical behaviour.

Political activity can be self-conscious and unconscious.

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