Exam 12: Power, Politics, and Ethics

What percentage of Canadians reported sexual harassment at work?

High Machs are inclined towards ________ behaviours such as sabotage and theft.

Research shows that high Machs are unlikely to be high ________.

Men engage in more socializing activities than women.

Research shows that high Machs tend to be high performers.

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

Even though they feel very guilty about their tactics,Machiavellians will do almost anything to get their own way.

The most effective strategy for neutralizing a "high Mach" co-worker is to

A subtle form of politicking involves establishing good relations with key people inside and/or outside of the organization.This is known as ________.

Power can exist in a relationship even though it is not used or exercised.

The sergeant defers to the captain because he is the captain.Thus,the captain has ________ power over the sergeant.

Richard Thackeray has just been hired as a management trainee in the marketing department at Kapster Enterprises.He is hoping to quickly move up the corporate hierarchy and eventually become the Vice President of Marketing.However,Richard realizes that there are several powerful managers above him in the hierarchy who undoubtedly have aspirations about becoming a vice president as well.What advice might you give to Richard about how to obtain power?

People who are empowered have a strong sense of ________.

What influence tactics are most favoured for influencing peers and subordinates?

Which of the following is political skill positively related to?

People who blow the whistle can be inside or ________ of the offending organization.

Which base of individual power is most closely associated with one's position or job in the organization?

Using not-sanctioned means to pursue not-sanctioned ends is an example of

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

"High Machs" tend to be