Question 1

Compliance from employees is likely when a manager uses ______ and _____ powers.

Accepted Answer

A) legitimate; reward 
B) coercive; referent 
C) expert; coercive 
D) reward; expert 
E) referent; expert 
A) legitimate; reward 
B) coercive; referent 
C) expert; coercive 
D) reward; expert 
E) referent; expert

Question 2

Match the following:
-commitment

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 3

____ power exists when a person controls valuable information.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

_______ power usually surfaces as imitation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______ power usually surfaces as imitation....

Question 5

People may engage in _______ to boost their own self-esteem.

Accepted Answer

impression

Question 6

Offering incentives that are desirable to workers is an example of how to effectively use ____ power.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Discuss the different forms of organizational justice. Which form do you think would be most important to employees? Which form do you think is most under managers' control?

Accepted Answer

Organizational justice refers to the per

Question 8

After Adam filed a discrimination complaint, he felt that his case was not handled properly and that he was not given a fair hearing. He started complaining, which had a negative impact on employee morale and the organization's culture. Adam experienced a lack of

Accepted Answer

A) equal opportunity employment. 
B) empowerment. 
C) procedural justice. 
D) equity in the workplace. 
E) legal issues in business. 
A) equal opportunity employment. 
B) empowerment. 
C) procedural justice. 
D) equity in the workplace. 
E) legal issues in business.

Question 9

Before trying to manage political behavior, one should understand all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) the fact that political behavior in organizations is pervasive. 
B) the reasons for political behavior. 
C) the strategies for limiting the effects of political behavior. 
D) the common techniques for using political behavior. 
E) the basic tactics for eliminating political behavior. 
A) the fact that political behavior in organizations is pervasive. 
B) the reasons for political behavior. 
C) the strategies for limiting the effects of political behavior. 
D) the common techniques for using political behavior. 
E) the basic tactics for eliminating political behavior.

Question 10

The extent to which employees perceive the allocation of rewards in the organization to be fair is called

Accepted Answer

A) procedural justice. 
B) interpersonal justice. 
C) distributive justice. 
D) reflective justice. 
E) informational justice. 
A) procedural justice. 
B) interpersonal justice. 
C) distributive justice. 
D) reflective justice. 
E) informational justice.

Question 11

_________ is one effective technique for restraining the impact of political behavior.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _________ is one effective technique for restraining...

Question 12

Game playing is a type of a technique of _______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Game playing is a type of a...

Question 13

At its extreme, coalition building, which is frequently used in political bodies, may take the form of blatant reciprocity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In general, legitimate power is exercised through a formal request that subordinates do what the leader wishes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Match the following:
-reward 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 16

Describe the five bases of power identified in the framework developed by French and Raven. Give an example of each.

Accepted Answer

The five bases of power identified in th

Question 17

A key research scientist who possesses information crucial for new scientific breakthroughs exhibits _______ power.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A key research scientist who possesses information...

Question 18

Many techniques can be used in the practice of political behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Political behavior can be limited if the manager can reduce _______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Political behavior can be limited if the...

Question 20

From a somewhat mechanistic standpoint, managers may enhance their referent power by all of these EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) choosing subordinates who have backgrounds similar to their own. 
B) defending subordinates' interests. 
C) engaging in role modeling. 
D) treating subordinates fairly. 
E) choosing a laissez faire system. 
A) choosing subordinates who have backgrounds similar to their own. 
B) defending subordinates' interests. 
C) engaging in role modeling. 
D) treating subordinates fairly. 
E) choosing a laissez faire system.

Compliance from employees is likely when a manager uses __ and _ powers.

Match the following: -commitment

____ power exists when a person controls valuable information.

_______ power usually surfaces as imitation.

People may engage in _______ to boost their own self-esteem.

Offering incentives that are desirable to workers is an example of how to effectively use ____ power.

Discuss the different forms of organizational justice. Which form do you think would be most important to employees? Which form do you think is most under managers' control?

After Adam filed a discrimination complaint, he felt that his case was not handled properly and that he was not given a fair hearing. He started complaining, which had a negative impact on employee morale and the organization's culture. Adam experienced a lack of

Before trying to manage political behavior, one should understand all of the following EXCEPT:

The extent to which employees perceive the allocation of rewards in the organization to be fair is called

_________ is one effective technique for restraining the impact of political behavior.

Game playing is a type of a technique of _______.

At its extreme, coalition building, which is frequently used in political bodies, may take the form of blatant reciprocity.

In general, legitimate power is exercised through a formal request that subordinates do what the leader wishes.

Match the following: -reward power

Describe the five bases of power identified in the framework developed by French and Raven. Give an example of each.

A key research scientist who possesses information crucial for new scientific breakthroughs exhibits _______ power.

Many techniques can be used in the practice of political behavior.

Political behavior can be limited if the manager can reduce _______.

From a somewhat mechanistic standpoint, managers may enhance their referent power by all of these 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

Compliance from employees is likely when a manager uses ______ and _____ powers.

Match the following: -commitment

____ power exists when a person controls valuable information.

_______ power usually surfaces as imitation.

People may engage in _______ to boost their own self-esteem.

Offering incentives that are desirable to workers is an example of how to effectively use ____ power.

Discuss the different forms of organizational justice. Which form do you think would be most important to employees? Which form do you think is most under managers' control?

After Adam filed a discrimination complaint, he felt that his case was not handled properly and that he was not given a fair hearing. He started complaining, which had a negative impact on employee morale and the organization's culture. Adam experienced a lack of

Before trying to manage political behavior, one should understand all of the following EXCEPT:

The extent to which employees perceive the allocation of rewards in the organization to be fair is called

_________ is one effective technique for restraining the impact of political behavior.

Game playing is a type of a technique of _______.

At its extreme, coalition building, which is frequently used in political bodies, may take the form of blatant reciprocity.

In general, legitimate power is exercised through a formal request that subordinates do what the leader wishes.

Match the following: -reward power

Describe the five bases of power identified in the framework developed by French and Raven. Give an example of each.

A key research scientist who possesses information crucial for new scientific breakthroughs exhibits _______ power.

Many techniques can be used in the practice of political behavior.

Political behavior can be limited if the manager can reduce _______.

From a somewhat mechanistic standpoint, managers may enhance their referent power by all of these 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

Compliance from employees is likely when a manager uses __ and _ powers.