Question 1

Men are more likely to have a high n Pow than women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

What does it mean to have political skill and what are the four facets to political skill?

Accepted Answer

Political skill is the ability to unders

Question 3

An Angus Reid poll found that nearly a quarter of Canadians reported sexual harassment at work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

What do Sherron Watkins and Cynthia Cooper have in common?

Accepted Answer

A) Unethical behaviour 
B) Calling attention to sexual harassment 
C) Networking 
D) High need for power 
E) Whistle-blowing 
A) Unethical behaviour 
B) Calling attention to sexual harassment 
C) Networking 
D) High need for power 
E) Whistle-blowing

Question 5

Research indicates that women are much more likely to be ethical than men.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of There is a point at which goal...

Question 7

The two aspects of political skill are comprehending others and translating this comprehension into ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The two aspects of political skill are...

Question 8

Soon after Liam began his new job,he started to observe his co-workers to learn about the organization and how people get things done.One thing he noticed was that some of his co-workers would try very hard to get high-profile work projects and to also sit on important committees and task forces.What is Liam observing?

Accepted Answer

A) Maintaining contacts 
B) Increasing internal visibility 
C) Assertiveness 
D) Ingratiation 
E) Upward appeal 
A) Maintaining contacts 
B) Increasing internal visibility 
C) Assertiveness 
D) Ingratiation 
E) Upward appeal

Question 9

What is the relation between the bases of power and influence tactics?

Accepted Answer

A) Coercive power uses assertiveness. 
B) Referent power uses rationality. 
C) Expert power uses exchange. 
D) Coercive power uses ingratiation. 
E) Referent power uses upward appeal. 
A) Coercive power uses assertiveness. 
B) Referent power uses rationality. 
C) Expert power uses exchange. 
D) Coercive power uses ingratiation. 
E) Referent power uses upward appeal.

Question 10

What is Dr.Jeffrey Wigand known for?

Accepted Answer

A) Networking 
B) Whistle-blowing 
C) Unethical behaviour 
D) High need for power 
E) Sexual harassment 
A) Networking 
B) Whistle-blowing 
C) Unethical behaviour 
D) High need for power 
E) Sexual harassment

Question 11

Which of the following statements depicts a subunit controlling strategic contingencies?

Accepted Answer

A) Last month, there was almost no absenteeism in the production department. 
B) The finance department spoke strongly against reorganizing the company. 
C) The marketing department's success saved the company from bankruptcy. 
D) The data processing department saved considerable money by contracting out certain services. 
E) The human resources manager recruited two new management trainees. 
A) Last month, there was almost no absenteeism in the production department. 
B) The finance department spoke strongly against reorganizing the company. 
C) The marketing department's success saved the company from bankruptcy. 
D) The data processing department saved considerable money by contracting out certain services. 
E) The human resources manager recruited two new management trainees.

Question 12

William's employees cooperate with him because they like him.Thus,he has ________ power over them.

Accepted Answer

The answer of William's employees cooperate with him because they...

Question 13

A leader's legitimate power is the power base most consistently associated with employee effectiveness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

________ is systematic thinking about the moral consequences of decisions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is systematic thinking about the moral...

Question 15

Discuss what organizations can do to improve their responsiveness and deal with allegations of sexual harassment.

Accepted Answer

They can examine the characteristics of

Question 16

________ are the people inside or outside of an organization who have the potential to be affected by organizational decisions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ are the people inside or outside...

Question 17

Empowerment occurs when people are given ________ to take the initiative and solve organizational problems.

Accepted Answer

A) excessive power 
B) authority, opportunity, and motivation 
C) orders 
D) employees 
E) assertiveness training 
A) excessive power 
B) authority, opportunity, and motivation 
C) orders 
D) employees 
E) assertiveness training

Question 18

Which of the following is a defensive behaviour used to avoid blame for the consequences of some behaviour?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

The finance department was central to the workflow,it controlled scarce resources,and its work was not substitutable.It had power in the organization because it ________.

Accepted Answer

controlled

Question 20

Whistle-blowers are almost always from outside the offending organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Men are more likely to have a high n Pow than women.

What does it mean to have political skill and what are the four facets to political skill?

An Angus Reid poll found that nearly a quarter of Canadians reported sexual harassment at work.

What do Sherron Watkins and Cynthia Cooper have in common?

Research indicates that women are much more likely to be ethical than men.

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

The two aspects of political skill are comprehending others and translating this comprehension into ________.

What is the relation between the bases of power and influence tactics?

What is Dr.Jeffrey Wigand known for?

Which of the following statements depicts a subunit controlling strategic contingencies?

William's employees cooperate with him because they like him.Thus,he has ________ power over them.

A leader's legitimate power is the power base most consistently associated with employee effectiveness.

________ is systematic thinking about the moral consequences of decisions.

Discuss what organizations can do to improve their responsiveness and deal with allegations of sexual harassment.

________ are the people inside or outside of an organization who have the potential to be affected by organizational decisions.

Empowerment occurs when people are given ________ to take the initiative and solve organizational problems.

Which of the following is a defensive behaviour used to avoid blame for the consequences of some behaviour?

The finance department was central to the workflow,it controlled scarce resources,and its work was not substitutable.It had power in the organization because it ________.

Whistle-blowers are almost always from outside the offending organization.

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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

Men are more likely to have a high n Pow than women.

What does it mean to have political skill and what are the four facets to political skill?

An Angus Reid poll found that nearly a quarter of Canadians reported sexual harassment at work.

What do Sherron Watkins and Cynthia Cooper have in common?

Research indicates that women are much more likely to be ethical than men.

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

The two aspects of political skill are comprehending others and translating this comprehension into ________.

What is the relation between the bases of power and influence tactics?

What is Dr.Jeffrey Wigand known for?

Which of the following statements depicts a subunit controlling strategic contingencies?

William's employees cooperate with him because they like him.Thus,he has ________ power over them.

A leader's legitimate power is the power base most consistently associated with employee effectiveness.

________ is systematic thinking about the moral consequences of decisions.

Discuss what organizations can do to improve their responsiveness and deal with allegations of sexual harassment.

________ are the people inside or outside of an organization who have the potential to be affected by organizational decisions.

Empowerment occurs when people are given ________ to take the initiative and solve organizational problems.

Which of the following is a defensive behaviour used to avoid blame for the consequences of some behaviour?

The finance department was central to the workflow,it controlled scarce resources,and its work was not substitutable.It had power in the organization because it ________.

Whistle-blowers are almost always from outside the offending organization.

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