Question 1

Match the following:
-power

Accepted Answer

A) a major force in organizations 
B) a likely result of coercion 
C) power that resides within a person 
D) granted by virtue of one's position 
E) dirty tricks
F)possesses position power
G)similar to authority
H)analysis of the bases of power
I)enhance his/her own image
J)possesses personal power
K)potential ability to influence others
L)perceptions of fairness
M)control over information
N)form of political behavior
O)ability to promote or assign raises
P)power through identification
Q)fair reward allocation
R)ability to punish someone else
S)subordinates accept a leader's wishes
T)a technique of political behavior 
A) a major force in organizations 
B) a likely result of coercion 
C) power that resides within a person 
D) granted by virtue of one's position 
E) dirty tricks
F)possesses position power
G)similar to authority
H)analysis of the bases of power
I)enhance his/her own image
J)possesses personal power
K)potential ability to influence others
L)perceptions of fairness
M)control over information
N)form of political behavior
O)ability to promote or assign raises
P)power through identification
Q)fair reward allocation
R)ability to punish someone else
S)subordinates accept a leader's wishes
T)a technique of political behavior K

Question 2

Influence should actually be seen as the ____ of the process of one person attempting to affect another.

Accepted Answer

A) benchmark 
B) standard 
C) cornerstone 
D) reinforcement 
E) coercion 
A) benchmark 
B) standard 
C) cornerstone 
D) reinforcement 
E) coercion C

Question 3

To the extent that praise and acknowledgment from a manager can help satisfy such needs as the desire for recognition and acceptance, the manager has a form of ______ power.

Accepted Answer

reward

Question 4

Match the following:
-expert power

Accepted Answer

A) a major force in organizations 
B) a likely result of coercion 
C) power that resides within a person 
D) granted by virtue of one's position 
E) dirty tricks
F)possesses position power
G)similar to authority
H)analysis of the bases of power
I)enhance his/her own image
J)possesses personal power
K)potential ability to influence others
L)perceptions of fairness
M)control over information
N)form of political behavior
O)ability to promote or assign raises
P)power through identification
Q)fair reward allocation
R)ability to punish someone else
S)subordinates accept a leader's wishes
T)a technique of political behavior 
A) a major force in organizations 
B) a likely result of coercion 
C) power that resides within a person 
D) granted by virtue of one's position 
E) dirty tricks
F)possesses position power
G)similar to authority
H)analysis of the bases of power
I)enhance his/her own image
J)possesses personal power
K)potential ability to influence others
L)perceptions of fairness
M)control over information
N)form of political behavior
O)ability to promote or assign raises
P)power through identification
Q)fair reward allocation
R)ability to punish someone else
S)subordinates accept a leader's wishes
T)a technique of political behavior

Question 5

Reducing uncertainty is one very effective technique for restraining the impact of political behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The ability to affect the perceptions, attitudes, or behaviors of others is known as

Accepted Answer

A) control. 
B) legitimacy. 
C) coercion. 
D) influence. 
E) management. 
A) control. 
B) legitimacy. 
C) coercion. 
D) influence. 
E) management.

Question 7

Match the following:
-impression management

Accepted Answer

A) a major force in organizations 
B) a likely result of coercion 
C) power that resides within a person 
D) granted by virtue of one's position 
E) dirty tricks
F)possesses position power
G)similar to authority
H)analysis of the bases of power
I)enhance his/her own image
J)possesses personal power
K)potential ability to influence others
L)perceptions of fairness
M)control over information
N)form of political behavior
O)ability to promote or assign raises
P)power through identification
Q)fair reward allocation
R)ability to punish someone else
S)subordinates accept a leader's wishes
T)a technique of political behavior 
A) a major force in organizations 
B) a likely result of coercion 
C) power that resides within a person 
D) granted by virtue of one's position 
E) dirty tricks
F)possesses position power
G)similar to authority
H)analysis of the bases of power
I)enhance his/her own image
J)possesses personal power
K)potential ability to influence others
L)perceptions of fairness
M)control over information
N)form of political behavior
O)ability to promote or assign raises
P)power through identification
Q)fair reward allocation
R)ability to punish someone else
S)subordinates accept a leader's wishes
T)a technique of political behavior

Question 8

____ power exists when a person has the ability to punish or harm someone else.

Accepted Answer

A) Legitimate 
B) Reward 
C) Coercive 
D) Expert 
E) Referent 
A) Legitimate 
B) Reward 
C) Coercive 
D) Expert 
E) Referent

Question 9

Regardless of the leader's traits or behaviors, leadership only matters if ____ actually occurs.

Accepted Answer

A) sacrifice 
B) authority 
C) influence 
D) impression management 
E) politics 
A) sacrifice 
B) authority 
C) influence 
D) impression management 
E) politics

Question 10

Referent power, as well as some aspects of expert, coercive, and reward power, can all contribute to

Accepted Answer

A) psychological power. 
B) personal power. 
C) position power. 
D) authority. 
E) legitimate power. 
A) psychological power. 
B) personal power. 
C) position power. 
D) authority. 
E) legitimate power.

Question 11

Match the following:
-compliance

Accepted Answer

A) a major force in organizations 
B) a likely result of coercion 
C) power that resides within a person 
D) granted by virtue of one's position 
E) dirty tricks
F)possesses position power
G)similar to authority
H)analysis of the bases of power
I)enhance his/her own image
J)possesses personal power
K)potential ability to influence others
L)perceptions of fairness
M)control over information
N)form of political behavior
O)ability to promote or assign raises
P)power through identification
Q)fair reward allocation
R)ability to punish someone else
S)subordinates accept a leader's wishes
T)a technique of political behavior 
A) a major force in organizations 
B) a likely result of coercion 
C) power that resides within a person 
D) granted by virtue of one's position 
E) dirty tricks
F)possesses position power
G)similar to authority
H)analysis of the bases of power
I)enhance his/her own image
J)possesses personal power
K)potential ability to influence others
L)perceptions of fairness
M)control over information
N)form of political behavior
O)ability to promote or assign raises
P)power through identification
Q)fair reward allocation
R)ability to punish someone else
S)subordinates accept a leader's wishes
T)a technique of political behavior

Question 12

The threat to transfer someone to a branch office in an undesirable location can be interpreted as a form of ________ power.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The threat to transfer someone to a...

Question 13

The adage _________ sums up one technique for controlling political activity.

Accepted Answer

forewarned

Question 14

Political behavior is viewed as _______ in the political behavior alternative model if it is fair to all parties concerned.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Political behavior is viewed as _______ in...

Question 15

Techniques of political behavior include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) controlling the agenda. 
B) game playing. 
C) leveraging technology. 
D) using consultants. 
E) building coalitions. 
A) controlling the agenda. 
B) game playing. 
C) leveraging technology. 
D) using consultants. 
E) building coalitions.

Question 16

_______ power is in many ways the most difficult form of power to exercise.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______ power is in many ways the...

Question 17

____ power is granted by virtue of one's position in the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) Legitimate 
B) Reward 
C) Coercive 
D) Expert 
E) Referent 
A) Legitimate 
B) Reward 
C) Coercive 
D) Expert 
E) Referent

Question 18

In organizations with a mechanistic and bureaucratic nature, the lines of legitimate power are often closely specified and strictly followed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What is the reasoning behind role modeling?

Accepted Answer

A) Having managers act out the role of the subordinate gives them a better understanding of the subordinate's feelings. 
B) A manager should select subordinates who are similar to him or her. 
C) Having subordinates act out the role of manager in contrived settings gives them a better understanding of directives. 
D) A leader behaves in the same way that he or she wants subordinates to behave. 
E) A leader is more likely to build referent power if he or she is sensitive to others' needs and feelings. 
A) Having managers act out the role of the subordinate gives them a better understanding of the subordinate's feelings. 
B) A manager should select subordinates who are similar to him or her. 
C) Having subordinates act out the role of manager in contrived settings gives them a better understanding of directives. 
D) A leader behaves in the same way that he or she wants subordinates to behave. 
E) A leader is more likely to build referent power if he or she is sensitive to others' needs and feelings.

Question 20

Examples of reward power include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) pay. 
B) work assignments. 
C) promotion. 
D) praise. 
E) all of the above are examples of reward power. 
A) pay. 
B) work assignments. 
C) promotion. 
D) praise. 
E) all of the above are examples of reward power.

Match the following: -power

Influence should actually be seen as the ____ of the process of one person attempting to affect another.

To the extent that praise and acknowledgment from a manager can help satisfy such needs as the desire for recognition and acceptance, the manager has a form of ______ power.

Match the following: -expert power

Reducing uncertainty is one very effective technique for restraining the impact of political behavior.

The ability to affect the perceptions, attitudes, or behaviors of others is known as

Match the following: -impression management

____ power exists when a person has the ability to punish or harm someone else.

Regardless of the leader's traits or behaviors, leadership only matters if ____ actually occurs.

Referent power, as well as some aspects of expert, coercive, and reward power, can all contribute to

Match the following: -compliance

The threat to transfer someone to a branch office in an undesirable location can be interpreted as a form of ________ power.

The adage _________ sums up one technique for controlling political activity.

Political behavior is viewed as _______ in the political behavior alternative model if it is fair to all parties concerned.

Techniques of political behavior include all of the following EXCEPT

_______ power is in many ways the most difficult form of power to exercise.

____ power is granted by virtue of one's position in the organization.

In organizations with a mechanistic and bureaucratic nature, the lines of legitimate power are often closely specified and strictly followed.

What is the reasoning behind role modeling?

Examples of reward power include all of the following EXCEPT:

An Overview of Organizational Behavior

The Changing Environment of Organizations

Foundations of Individual Behavior

Motivation in Organizations

Motivating Employee Performance Through Work

Motivating Employee Performance Through Rewards

Managing Stress and the Work-Life Balance

Decision Making and Problem Solving

Foundations of Interpersonal and Group Behavior

Using Teams in Organizations

Communication in Organizations

Traditional Models for Understanding Leadership

Contemporary Views of Leadership in Organizations

Conflict and Negotiation in Organizations

Organization Design

Organization Culture

Organization Change and Development

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Exam 14: Power, Politics, and Organizational Justice

Match the following: -power

Influence should actually be seen as the ____ of the process of one person attempting to affect another.

To the extent that praise and acknowledgment from a manager can help satisfy such needs as the desire for recognition and acceptance, the manager has a form of ______ power.

Match the following: -expert power

Reducing uncertainty is one very effective technique for restraining the impact of political behavior.

The ability to affect the perceptions, attitudes, or behaviors of others is known as

Match the following: -impression management

____ power exists when a person has the ability to punish or harm someone else.

Regardless of the leader's traits or behaviors, leadership only matters if ____ actually occurs.

Referent power, as well as some aspects of expert, coercive, and reward power, can all contribute to

Match the following: -compliance

The threat to transfer someone to a branch office in an undesirable location can be interpreted as a form of ________ power.

The adage _________ sums up one technique for controlling political activity.

Political behavior is viewed as _______ in the political behavior alternative model if it is fair to all parties concerned.

Techniques of political behavior include all of the following EXCEPT

_______ power is in many ways the most difficult form of power to exercise.

____ power is granted by virtue of one's position in the organization.

In organizations with a mechanistic and bureaucratic nature, the lines of legitimate power are often closely specified and strictly followed.

What is the reasoning behind role modeling?

Examples of reward power include all of the following EXCEPT:

An Overview of Organizational Behavior

The Changing Environment of Organizations

Foundations of Individual Behavior

Motivation in Organizations

Motivating Employee Performance Through Work

Motivating Employee Performance Through Rewards

Managing Stress and the Work-Life Balance

Decision Making and Problem Solving

Foundations of Interpersonal and Group Behavior

Using Teams in Organizations

Communication in Organizations

Traditional Models for Understanding Leadership

Contemporary Views of Leadership in Organizations

Conflict and Negotiation in Organizations

Organization Design

Organization Culture

Organization Change and Development

Filters