Question 1

People who are unfairly underpaid are more inclined to act unethically.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The most frequent perpetrators of sexual harassment are

Accepted Answer

A) supervisors. 
B) customers. 
C) top management. 
D) subordinates. 
E) co-workers. 
A) supervisors. 
B) customers. 
C) top management. 
D) subordinates. 
E) co-workers.

Question 3

Liaisons with key ________ probably represent the best way of obtaining power through cultivating others.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Liaisons with key ________ probably represent the...

Question 4

________ involves the disclosure of illegitimate practices by a current or former organizational member to some person or organization that might be able to take action to correct these practices.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ involves the disclosure of illegitimate practices...

Question 5

Which subunit controls strategic contingencies?

Accepted Answer

A) The one that can contract out the most work. 
B) The one that is most isolated from the other units. 
C) The one that is most peripheral to the workflow. 
D) The one that can obtain scarce resources. 
E) The one that is most substitutable. 
A) The one that can contract out the most work. 
B) The one that is most isolated from the other units. 
C) The one that is most peripheral to the workflow. 
D) The one that can obtain scarce resources. 
E) The one that is most substitutable.

Question 6

An Angus Reid poll found that nearly a third of Canadians reported sexual harassment at work,but ________ percent of these respondents did not report the behaviour.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An Angus Reid poll found that nearly...

Question 7

An example of empowerment at work is approaching the service desk and hearing:

Accepted Answer

A) "Sorry! I don't have the authority to solve that problem." 
B) "Let me refund your money in full." 
C) "That's not my job." 
D) "I'll tell my boss about this." 
E) "I just need to get my supervisor's signature." 
A) "Sorry! I don't have the authority to solve that problem." 
B) "Let me refund your money in full." 
C) "That's not my job." 
D) "I'll tell my boss about this." 
E) "I just need to get my supervisor's signature."

Question 8

Women who exhibit traditionally feminine personality traits are more likely to experience harassment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Political activity is most common at middle and upper management levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Of the various bases of individual power,expertise is most consistently associated with employee effectiveness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

According to David McClelland,the most effective managers

Accepted Answer

A) have a high need for personal power. 
B) have a high need for affiliation. 
C) are institutional managers. 
D) are concerned with being well-liked. 
E) use coercive power extensively. 
A) have a high need for personal power. 
B) have a high need for affiliation. 
C) are institutional managers. 
D) are concerned with being well-liked. 
E) use coercive power extensively.

Question 12

Research indicates that among business students

Accepted Answer

A) undergraduates have been found to be more ethical than MBA students. 
B) undergraduates have been found to be just as ethical as MBA students. 
C) undergraduates have been found to be just as unethical as MBA students. 
D) MBA students have been found to be just as ethical as undergraduates. 
E) undergraduates have been found to be more ethical than top managers. 
A) undergraduates have been found to be more ethical than MBA students. 
B) undergraduates have been found to be just as ethical as MBA students. 
C) undergraduates have been found to be just as unethical as MBA students. 
D) MBA students have been found to be just as ethical as undergraduates. 
E) undergraduates have been found to be more ethical than top managers.

Question 13

Being able to cope with environmental uncertainty can be a strong source of power within an organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Legitimate power

Accepted Answer

A) is a function of one's formal organizational role. 
B) is less important than the other power bases. 
C) is applied equally by all those who possess it. 
D) exists when the power holder is well liked by others. 
E) is perfectly correlated with coercive power. 
A) is a function of one's formal organizational role. 
B) is less important than the other power bases. 
C) is applied equally by all those who possess it. 
D) exists when the power holder is well liked by others. 
E) is perfectly correlated with coercive power.

Question 15

You have a new friend at work who has impressed you.He seems to be very good at observing others and he seems able to tune into their needs and motives.He can "read" people and seems to have emotional intelligence and knows how to present himself to others.What skill does your new friend possess?

Accepted Answer

A) Assertiveness 
B) Ingratiation 
C) Networking ability 
D) Interpersonal influence 
E) Social astuteness 
A) Assertiveness 
B) Ingratiation 
C) Networking ability 
D) Interpersonal influence 
E) Social astuteness

Question 16

Discuss the major themes associated with the ethical issues faced by managers and provide examples of ethical behaviour.

Accepted Answer

The themes and examples include: honest

Question 17

________ are often the victims of considerable retaliation for their efforts.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ are often the victims of considerable...

Question 18

________ power corresponds to the difficulty of replacement.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ power corresponds to the difficulty of...

Question 19

The most severe forms of sexual harassment are committed by

Accepted Answer

A) coworkers. 
B) supervisors. 
C) customers. 
D) subordinates. 
E) top management. 
A) coworkers. 
B) supervisors. 
C) customers. 
D) subordinates. 
E) top management.

Question 20

Research has shown that 56 percent of MBA students admitted to cheating during the past year,while non-business grad students admitted to cheating ________ of the time.

Accepted Answer

A) 47 
B) 64 
C) 33 
D) 72 
E) 18 
A) 47 
B) 64 
C) 33 
D) 72 
E) 18

People who are unfairly underpaid are more inclined to act unethically.

The most frequent perpetrators of sexual harassment are

Liaisons with key ________ probably represent the best way of obtaining power through cultivating others.

________ involves the disclosure of illegitimate practices by a current or former organizational member to some person or organization that might be able to take action to correct these practices.

Which subunit controls strategic contingencies?

An Angus Reid poll found that nearly a third of Canadians reported sexual harassment at work,but ________ percent of these respondents did not report the behaviour.

An example of empowerment at work is approaching the service desk and hearing:

Women who exhibit traditionally feminine personality traits are more likely to experience harassment.

Political activity is most common at middle and upper management levels.

Of the various bases of individual power,expertise is most consistently associated with employee effectiveness.

According to David McClelland,the most effective managers

Research indicates that among business students

Being able to cope with environmental uncertainty can be a strong source of power within an organization.

Legitimate power

You have a new friend at work who has impressed you.He seems to be very good at observing others and he seems able to tune into their needs and motives.He can "read" people and seems to have emotional intelligence and knows how to present himself to others.What skill does your new friend possess?

Discuss the major themes associated with the ethical issues faced by managers and provide examples of ethical behaviour.

________ are often the victims of considerable retaliation for their efforts.

________ power corresponds to the difficulty of replacement.

The most severe forms of sexual harassment are committed by

Research has shown that 56 percent of MBA students admitted to cheating during the past year,while non-business grad students admitted to cheating ________ of the time.

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Exam 12: Power, Politics, and Ethics

People who are unfairly underpaid are more inclined to act unethically.

The most frequent perpetrators of sexual harassment are

Liaisons with key ________ probably represent the best way of obtaining power through cultivating others.

________ involves the disclosure of illegitimate practices by a current or former organizational member to some person or organization that might be able to take action to correct these practices.

Which subunit controls strategic contingencies?

An Angus Reid poll found that nearly a third of Canadians reported sexual harassment at work,but ________ percent of these respondents did not report the behaviour.

An example of empowerment at work is approaching the service desk and hearing:

Women who exhibit traditionally feminine personality traits are more likely to experience harassment.

Political activity is most common at middle and upper management levels.

Of the various bases of individual power,expertise is most consistently associated with employee effectiveness.

According to David McClelland,the most effective managers

Research indicates that among business students

Being able to cope with environmental uncertainty can be a strong source of power within an organization.

Legitimate power

You have a new friend at work who has impressed you.He seems to be very good at observing others and he seems able to tune into their needs and motives.He can "read" people and seems to have emotional intelligence and knows how to present himself to others.What skill does your new friend possess?

Discuss the major themes associated with the ethical issues faced by managers and provide examples of ethical behaviour.

________ are often the victims of considerable retaliation for their efforts.

________ power corresponds to the difficulty of replacement.

The most severe forms of sexual harassment are committed by

Research has shown that 56 percent of MBA students admitted to cheating during the past year,while non-business grad students admitted to cheating ________ of the time.

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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