Question 1

Define several defensive behaviours commonly used by organizational members to either reduce activity or avoid blame for the consequences of an activity.

Accepted Answer

Defensive behaviours that can

Question 2

The most severe forms of sexual harassment are committed by supervisors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Political skill is positively related to job performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Organizational politics is defined as the intentional damaging of the interests of other organizational members.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

According to McClelland,the most effective managers have a high need for power and want others to like them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Centrality in the work flow reduces the power of an organizational subunit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A military commander who is well liked and admired by his troops is leading them on a highly structured mission.We can be certain that the commander is high on two bases or power.What are they?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

The more critical and unusual an individual's expertise,the more referent power she has.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Used properly,________ puts power where it is needed to make the organization effective.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Used properly,________ puts power where it is...

Question 10

Employee effectiveness is highest when the boss is high on the ________ power base.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Employee effectiveness is highest when the boss...

Question 11

According to the text,ethical business decisions are more likely to occur

Accepted Answer

A) if we treat others the way we expect to be treated. 
B) after some systematic thinking about a decision's moral consequences. 
C) after managers are trained to satisfice rather than maximize. 
D) if a long-term orientation replaces a short-term orientation. 
E) if industry competition is weak or nonexistent. 
A) if we treat others the way we expect to be treated. 
B) after some systematic thinking about a decision's moral consequences. 
C) after managers are trained to satisfice rather than maximize. 
D) if a long-term orientation replaces a short-term orientation. 
E) if industry competition is weak or nonexistent.

Question 12

Behaviour is likely to be most ethical under conditions of ________ competition.

Accepted Answer

A) high 
B) low 
C) medium 
D) high or low 
E) friendly 
A) high 
B) low 
C) medium 
D) high or low 
E) friendly

Question 13

Men and women engage in networking equally.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Referent power is especially potent because

Accepted Answer

A) it stems from identification with the power holder. 
B) few people have it. 
C) its absence may lead to cognitive dissonance. 
D) it is perfectly correlated with coercive power. 
E) it is perfectly correlated with expert power. 
A) it stems from identification with the power holder. 
B) few people have it. 
C) its absence may lead to cognitive dissonance. 
D) it is perfectly correlated with coercive power. 
E) it is perfectly correlated with expert power.

Question 15

Research shows that women who used ________ as an influence tactic received the highest performance evaluations.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Research shows that women who used ________...

Question 16

What does the deaf ear syndrome refer to?

Accepted Answer

A) Organizational inaction in the face of unethical behaviour 
B) Organizational inaction in the face of the abuse of power 
C) Organizational inaction in the face of allegations of sexual harassment 
D) Organizational inaction in the face of nonsanctioned influence ends 
E) Organizational inaction in the face of nonsanctioned influence means 
A) Organizational inaction in the face of unethical behaviour 
B) Organizational inaction in the face of the abuse of power 
C) Organizational inaction in the face of allegations of sexual harassment 
D) Organizational inaction in the face of nonsanctioned influence ends 
E) Organizational inaction in the face of nonsanctioned influence means

Question 17

What personality types are most likely to engage in networking behaviours?

Accepted Answer

A) High need for power and high Machiavellianism 
B) High self-esteem and high Machiavellianism 
C) High need for power and extraversion 
D) High self-esteem and extraversion 
E) High need for power and self-esteem 
A) High need for power and high Machiavellianism 
B) High self-esteem and high Machiavellianism 
C) High need for power and extraversion 
D) High self-esteem and extraversion 
E) High need for power and self-esteem

Question 18

Which of the following statements concerning power is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) Power can flow in any direction in an organization. 
B) Power is not always exercised. 
C) Because the target of power is dependent upon the power holder, a poor relationship necessarily exists between the two. 
D) Power is a broad concept that applies to individuals, groups, and subunits. 
E) Two individuals can have power over each other. 
A) Power can flow in any direction in an organization. 
B) Power is not always exercised. 
C) Because the target of power is dependent upon the power holder, a poor relationship necessarily exists between the two. 
D) Power is a broad concept that applies to individuals, groups, and subunits. 
E) Two individuals can have power over each other.

Question 19

Rationality is most likely to be directed towards

Accepted Answer

A) subordinates. 
B) peers. 
C) superiors. 
D) men. 
E) women. 
A) subordinates. 
B) peers. 
C) superiors. 
D) men. 
E) women.

Question 20

Minority women are more likely to be harassed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Define several defensive behaviours commonly used by organizational members to either reduce activity or avoid blame for the consequences of an activity.

The most severe forms of sexual harassment are committed by supervisors.

Political skill is positively related to job performance.

Organizational politics is defined as the intentional damaging of the interests of other organizational members.

According to McClelland,the most effective managers have a high need for power and want others to like them.

Centrality in the work flow reduces the power of an organizational subunit.

A military commander who is well liked and admired by his troops is leading them on a highly structured mission.We can be certain that the commander is high on two bases or power.What are they?

The more critical and unusual an individual's expertise,the more referent power she has.

Used properly,________ puts power where it is needed to make the organization effective.

Employee effectiveness is highest when the boss is high on the ________ power base.

According to the text,ethical business decisions are more likely to occur

Behaviour is likely to be most ethical under conditions of ________ competition.

Men and women engage in networking equally.

Referent power is especially potent because

Research shows that women who used ________ as an influence tactic received the highest performance evaluations.

What does the deaf ear syndrome refer to?

What personality types are most likely to engage in networking behaviours?

Which of the following statements concerning power is FALSE?

Rationality is most likely to be directed towards

Minority women are more likely to be harassed.

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Exam 12: Power, Politics, and Ethics

Define several defensive behaviours commonly used by organizational members to either reduce activity or avoid blame for the consequences of an activity.

The most severe forms of sexual harassment are committed by supervisors.

Political skill is positively related to job performance.

Organizational politics is defined as the intentional damaging of the interests of other organizational members.

According to McClelland,the most effective managers have a high need for power and want others to like them.

Centrality in the work flow reduces the power of an organizational subunit.

A military commander who is well liked and admired by his troops is leading them on a highly structured mission.We can be certain that the commander is high on two bases or power.What are they?

The more critical and unusual an individual's expertise,the more referent power she has.

Used properly,________ puts power where it is needed to make the organization effective.

Employee effectiveness is highest when the boss is high on the ________ power base.

According to the text,ethical business decisions are more likely to occur

Behaviour is likely to be most ethical under conditions of ________ competition.

Men and women engage in networking equally.

Referent power is especially potent because

Research shows that women who used ________ as an influence tactic received the highest performance evaluations.

What does the deaf ear syndrome refer to?

What personality types are most likely to engage in networking behaviours?

Which of the following statements concerning power is FALSE?

Rationality is most likely to be directed towards

Minority women are more likely to be harassed.

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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