Question 1

Political skill is positively related to

Accepted Answer

A) job performance. 
B) commitment. 
C) organizational citizenship behaviour. 
D) turnover. 
E) absenteeism. 
A) job performance. 
B) commitment. 
C) organizational citizenship behaviour. 
D) turnover. 
E) absenteeism.

Question 2

Whistle-blowers are often the victims of considerable ________ for their efforts.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Whistle-blowers are often the victims of considerable...

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Men and women engage in networking equally except for socializing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Superordinate goals are defined as the organization's most important strategic contingencies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The most frequent perpetrators of sexual harassment are supervisors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

An Angus Reid poll found that 58% of Canadians who reported sexual harassment at work did not report the behaviour.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

When it comes to the use of influence tactics,someone with coercive power might gravitate towards

Accepted Answer

A) assertiveness. 
B) ingratiation. 
C) rationality. 
D) exchange. 
E) upward appeal. 
A) assertiveness. 
B) ingratiation. 
C) rationality. 
D) exchange. 
E) upward appeal.

Question 9

Using not-sanctioned means to pursue not-sanctioned ends in an organization is a clear-cut case of ________.

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

________ means giving people the authority,opportunity,and motivation to take initiative and solve organizational problems.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ means giving people the authority,opportunity,and motivation...

Question 11

Managers tend to see themselves as having higher ethical standards than their peers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The most effective managers have a high need for power and a low need for ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The most effective managers have a high...

Question 13

The ideal situation for "high Machs" is one where

Accepted Answer

A) the "high Mach" can deal with those to be influenced face-to-face. 
B) the interaction occurs under fairly emotional circumstances. 
C) the situation is fairly unstructured. 
D) few guidelines for appropriate forms of interaction have been established. 
E) All of the above 
A) the "high Mach" can deal with those to be influenced face-to-face. 
B) the interaction occurs under fairly emotional circumstances. 
C) the situation is fairly unstructured. 
D) few guidelines for appropriate forms of interaction have been established. 
E) All of the above

Question 14

You have three friends who are doing the same job in the same company.Jill tries to be assigned to high-profile projects and also sits on important committees and task forces.She also gives workshops and speaking engagements whenever she can.Cara spends time having drinks with co-workers after work,participating in company sports leagues,and she also participates in community activities.Sally takes the time to send gifts and thank you notes to people and gives out her business card whenever she can.Who will have a more successful career?

Accepted Answer

A) Jill 
B) Cara 
C) Sally 
D) Jill and Sally 
E) Jill and Cara 
A) Jill 
B) Cara 
C) Sally 
D) Jill and Sally 
E) Jill and Cara

Question 15

The following are aspects to networking EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) maintaining contacts. 
B) socializing. 
C) engaging in professional activities. 
D) participating in community activities. 
E) upward appeal. 
A) maintaining contacts. 
B) socializing. 
C) engaging in professional activities. 
D) participating in community activities. 
E) upward appeal.

Question 16

A manager with a high need for personal power

Accepted Answer

A) will be the most effective manager. 
B) will avoid using organizational politics. 
C) will avoid using that power to influence others. 
D) will use their power for personal gain. 
E) will not be concerned with status symbols. 
A) will be the most effective manager. 
B) will avoid using organizational politics. 
C) will avoid using that power to influence others. 
D) will use their power for personal gain. 
E) will not be concerned with status symbols.

Question 17

Individuals with an external locus of control are less tuned to ethical matters.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The human resources department is an example of an organizational subunit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What networking activities are most associated with career success?

Accepted Answer

A) Maintaining contacts and socializing 
B) Engaging in professional activities and participating in community activities 
C) Maintaining contacts and engaging in professional activities 
D) Maintaining contacts and increasing internal visibility 
E) Engaging in professional activities and increasing internal visibility 
A) Maintaining contacts and socializing 
B) Engaging in professional activities and participating in community activities 
C) Maintaining contacts and engaging in professional activities 
D) Maintaining contacts and increasing internal visibility 
E) Engaging in professional activities and increasing internal visibility

Question 20

Empowerment means giving people the authority,opportunity,and ________ to take initiative to solve organizational problems.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Empowerment means giving people the authority,opportunity,and ________...

Political skill is positively related to

Whistle-blowers are often the victims of considerable ________ for their efforts.

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

Men and women engage in networking equally except for socializing.

Superordinate goals are defined as the organization's most important strategic contingencies.

The most frequent perpetrators of sexual harassment are supervisors.

An Angus Reid poll found that 58% of Canadians who reported sexual harassment at work did not report the behaviour.

When it comes to the use of influence tactics,someone with coercive power might gravitate towards

Using not-sanctioned means to pursue not-sanctioned ends in an organization is a clear-cut case of ________.

________ means giving people the authority,opportunity,and motivation to take initiative and solve organizational problems.

Managers tend to see themselves as having higher ethical standards than their peers.

The most effective managers have a high need for power and a low need for ________.

The ideal situation for "high Machs" is one where

The following are aspects to networking EXCEPT

A manager with a high need for personal power

Individuals with an external locus of control are less tuned to ethical matters.

The human resources department is an example of an organizational subunit.

What networking activities are most associated with career success?

Empowerment means giving people the authority,opportunity,and ________ to take initiative to solve organizational problems.

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

Political skill is positively related to

Whistle-blowers are often the victims of considerable ________ for their efforts.

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

Men and women engage in networking equally except for socializing.

Superordinate goals are defined as the organization's most important strategic contingencies.

The most frequent perpetrators of sexual harassment are supervisors.

An Angus Reid poll found that 58% of Canadians who reported sexual harassment at work did not report the behaviour.

When it comes to the use of influence tactics,someone with coercive power might gravitate towards

Using not-sanctioned means to pursue not-sanctioned ends in an organization is a clear-cut case of ________.

________ means giving people the authority,opportunity,and motivation to take initiative and solve organizational problems.

Managers tend to see themselves as having higher ethical standards than their peers.

The most effective managers have a high need for power and a low need for ________.

The ideal situation for "high Machs" is one where

The following are aspects to networking EXCEPT

A manager with a high need for personal power

Individuals with an external locus of control are less tuned to ethical matters.

The human resources department is an example of an organizational subunit.

What networking activities are most associated with career success?

Empowerment means giving people the authority,opportunity,and ________ to take initiative to solve organizational problems.

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