Question 1

A survey of observed ethical misconduct found that abusive behaviour was at the top of the list.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

If you gain power by controlling strategic contingencies,you are most likely

Accepted Answer

A) drawing new customers to the firm. 
B) acting unethically. 
C) exhibiting Machiavellianism. 
D) similar to McClelland's personal power managers. 
E) exercising coercive power. 
A) drawing new customers to the firm. 
B) acting unethically. 
C) exhibiting Machiavellianism. 
D) similar to McClelland's personal power managers. 
E) exercising coercive power.

Question 3

According to David McClelland,institutional managers are more effective than personal power managers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

What is the effect of politics on job performance?

Accepted Answer

A) It has a negative effect on all workers. 
B) It has a negative effect on younger workers but not older workers. 
C) It has a negative effect on older workers but not younger workers. 
D) It has a positive effect on younger workers and a negative effect on older workers. 
E) It has a positive effect on older workers and a negative effect on younger workers. 
A) It has a negative effect on all workers. 
B) It has a negative effect on younger workers but not older workers. 
C) It has a negative effect on older workers but not younger workers. 
D) It has a positive effect on younger workers and a negative effect on older workers. 
E) It has a positive effect on older workers and a negative effect on younger workers.

Question 5

More men than women have a high need for power.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A department that controls strategic contingencies has a strong effect on the activities of other departments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Gordon Wong,VP of Human Resources at Zeta Manufacturing,has just reviewed last month's disappointing productivity figures from the assembly plant where an empowerment program was launched six months ago.Not only was performance down,but employee expenses and related costs had doubled over the same period last year.Gordon could not understand why the empowerment program had not achieved better productivity results-especially since the assembly workers now had virtually complete control over their jobs.As he reviewed the report,he pondered,"Perhaps our empowerment initiatives did not go far enough? Maybe we need to give them even more power?" Using your knowledge of empowerment,what advice might you give to Gordon?

Accepted Answer

As Exhibit 12.2 in the text illustrates,

Question 8

The inaction or complacency of organizations in the face of charges of sexual harassment is known as the ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The inaction or complacency of organizations in...

Question 9

The definition of political skills includes what two aspects?

Accepted Answer

A) Comprehending others and translating comprehension into action 
B) Comprehending others and translating comprehension into influence 
C) Comprehending others and translating comprehension into power 
D) Influencing others and translating influence into personal gain 
E) Influencing others and translating influence into self-interest 
A) Comprehending others and translating comprehension into action 
B) Comprehending others and translating comprehension into influence 
C) Comprehending others and translating comprehension into power 
D) Influencing others and translating influence into personal gain 
E) Influencing others and translating influence into self-interest

Question 10

An interrupted series of high or increasing performance goals can result in extreme performance pressure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The text defines ethics as treating others the way you or your organization would expect to be treated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) Older people are much more ethical than the young. 
B) Older people are marginally more ethical than the young. 
C) Young people are much more ethical than the old. 
D) Young people are marginally more ethical than the old. 
E) Old and young people are equally ethical. 
A) Older people are much more ethical than the young. 
B) Older people are marginally more ethical than the young. 
C) Young people are much more ethical than the old. 
D) Young people are marginally more ethical than the old. 
E) Old and young people are equally ethical.

Question 13

Coercive power

Accepted Answer

A) is often associated with workgroup ineffectiveness. 
B) is perfectly correlated with legitimate power. 
C) is available when the power holder can exert influence by providing positive outcomes. 
D) can only be applied by higher level organizational members to lower level members. 
E) is generally effective at reducing employee resistance. 
A) is often associated with workgroup ineffectiveness. 
B) is perfectly correlated with legitimate power. 
C) is available when the power holder can exert influence by providing positive outcomes. 
D) can only be applied by higher level organizational members to lower level members. 
E) is generally effective at reducing employee resistance.

Question 14

Define whistle-blowing and discuss two examples of persons who are considered to be whistle-blowers.What often happens to whistle-blowers?

Accepted Answer

Whistle-blowing refers to the disclosure

Question 15

Machiavellians tend to be active organizational politicians.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Research indicates that older people are much more likely to be ethical than the young.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

________ women are more likely to be harassed.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ women are more likely to be...

Question 18

General managers use informal small talk to bolster their political networks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

If you have political skill,it means you have the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) social astuteness. 
B) interpersonal influence. 
C) assertiveness. 
D) apparent sincerity. 
E) networking ability. 
A) social astuteness. 
B) interpersonal influence. 
C) assertiveness. 
D) apparent sincerity. 
E) networking ability.

Question 20

An Angus Reid poll found that 78% of Canadians who reported sexual harassment at work did not report the behaviour.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A survey of observed ethical misconduct found that abusive behaviour was at the top of the list.

If you gain power by controlling strategic contingencies,you are most likely

According to David McClelland,institutional managers are more effective than personal power managers.

What is the effect of politics on job performance?

More men than women have a high need for power.

A department that controls strategic contingencies has a strong effect on the activities of other departments.

The inaction or complacency of organizations in the face of charges of sexual harassment is known as the ________.

The definition of political skills includes what two aspects?

An interrupted series of high or increasing performance goals can result in extreme performance pressure.

The text defines ethics as treating others the way you or your organization would expect to be treated.

Which of the following is most accurate?

Coercive power

Define whistle-blowing and discuss two examples of persons who are considered to be whistle-blowers.What often happens to whistle-blowers?

Machiavellians tend to be active organizational politicians.

Research indicates that older people are much more likely to be ethical than the young.

________ women are more likely to be harassed.

General managers use informal small talk to bolster their political networks.

If you have political skill,it means you have the following EXCEPT

An Angus Reid poll found that 78% of Canadians who reported sexual harassment at work did not report the behaviour.

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

A survey of observed ethical misconduct found that abusive behaviour was at the top of the list.

If you gain power by controlling strategic contingencies,you are most likely

According to David McClelland,institutional managers are more effective than personal power managers.

What is the effect of politics on job performance?

More men than women have a high need for power.

A department that controls strategic contingencies has a strong effect on the activities of other departments.

The inaction or complacency of organizations in the face of charges of sexual harassment is known as the ________.

The definition of political skills includes what two aspects?

An interrupted series of high or increasing performance goals can result in extreme performance pressure.

The text defines ethics as treating others the way you or your organization would expect to be treated.

Which of the following is most accurate?

Coercive power

Define whistle-blowing and discuss two examples of persons who are considered to be whistle-blowers.What often happens to whistle-blowers?

Machiavellians tend to be active organizational politicians.

Research indicates that older people are much more likely to be ethical than the young.

________ women are more likely to be harassed.

General managers use informal small talk to bolster their political networks.

If you have political skill,it means you have the following EXCEPT

An Angus Reid poll found that 78% of Canadians who reported sexual harassment at work did not report the behaviour.

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