Question 1

Referent power involves all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) trust. 
B) similarity. 
C) acceptance. 
D) promotions. 
E) affection. 
A) trust. 
B) similarity. 
C) acceptance. 
D) promotions. 
E) affection.

Question 2

Match the following:
-coercive 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 3

A manager might enhance his or her expert power by not threatening subordinates' self-esteem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The primary bases of positional power include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) referent power. 
B) legitimate power. 
C) expert power. 
D) coercive power. 
E) reward power 
A) referent power. 
B) legitimate power. 
C) expert power. 
D) coercive power. 
E) reward power

Question 5

________ means the subordinate is willing to carry out the leader's wishes as long as doing so will not require extraordinary effort.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ means the subordinate is willing to...

Question 6

Roger at XYZ International has the ability to given bonuses to employees as part of a corporate compensation program. This is an example of ____ 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

Match the following:
-French & Raven

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

Because of his or her position in an organization, a manager has ________ power over his or her subordinates.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Because of his or her position in...

Question 9

Leadership only matters if influence has occurred.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

_________, a subtle form of referent power, means that a leader behaves in the way he or she wants subordinates to act.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _________, a subtle form of referent power,...

Question 11

Define power as detailed in your text. Discuss the facets of this definition that warrant additional clarification.

Accepted Answer

Power can be defined as the ability or c

Question 12

Susan was just told by her supervisor Maggie that if Susan did not do what Maggie was asking, she would transfer Susan to a dead-end branch in a remote town where Susan would have no career left with the company. This is an example of ____ power.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

The negative reasons people engage in impression management include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) take credit work for the work of others. 
B) people may exaggerate personal accomplishments. 
C) to further their own career. 
D) people may falsify their personal accomplishments. 
E) none of the above. 
A) take credit work for the work of others. 
B) people may exaggerate personal accomplishments. 
C) to further their own career. 
D) people may falsify their personal accomplishments. 
E) none of the above.

Question 14

Discuss why reward power is the easiest base of power to use.

Accepted Answer

Reward power is often considered the eas

Question 15

A direct and intentional effort by someone to enhance his/her image in the eyes of others is called

Accepted Answer

A) impression management. 
B) playing politics. 
C) legitimate power. 
D) organizational loyalty. 
E) positional power. 
A) impression management. 
B) playing politics. 
C) legitimate power. 
D) organizational loyalty. 
E) positional power.

Question 16

Match the following:
-distributive justice

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 17

In most cases expert power tends to follow exact lines of authority.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which power is the most difficult form of power to exercise?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

The more important the information and the fewer the alternative sources for acquiring it, the greater the degree of expert power.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

________ will probably result from an attempt to exercise power if the subordinate accepts and identifies with the leader.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ will probably result from an attempt...

Referent power involves all of the following EXCEPT:

Match the following: -coercive power

A manager might enhance his or her expert power by not threatening subordinates' self-esteem.

The primary bases of positional power include all of the following EXCEPT:

________ means the subordinate is willing to carry out the leader's wishes as long as doing so will not require extraordinary effort.

Roger at XYZ International has the ability to given bonuses to employees as part of a corporate compensation program. This is an example of ____ power.

Match the following: -French & Raven

Because of his or her position in an organization, a manager has ________ power over his or her subordinates.

Leadership only matters if influence has occurred.

_________, a subtle form of referent power, means that a leader behaves in the way he or she wants subordinates to act.

Define power as detailed in your text. Discuss the facets of this definition that warrant additional clarification.

Susan was just told by her supervisor Maggie that if Susan did not do what Maggie was asking, she would transfer Susan to a dead-end branch in a remote town where Susan would have no career left with the company. This is an example of ____ power.

The negative reasons people engage in impression management include all of the following EXCEPT:

Discuss why reward power is the easiest base of power to use.

A direct and intentional effort by someone to enhance his/her image in the eyes of others is called

Match the following: -distributive justice

In most cases expert power tends to follow exact lines of authority.

Which power is the most difficult form of power to exercise?

The more important the information and the fewer the alternative sources for acquiring it, the greater the degree of expert power.

________ will probably result from an attempt to exercise power if the subordinate accepts and identifies with the leader.

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Managing Stress and the Work-Life Balance

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Foundations of Interpersonal and Group Behavior

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Exam 14: Power, Politics, and Organizational Justice

Referent power involves all of the following EXCEPT:

Match the following: -coercive power

A manager might enhance his or her expert power by not threatening subordinates' self-esteem.

The primary bases of positional power include all of the following EXCEPT:

________ means the subordinate is willing to carry out the leader's wishes as long as doing so will not require extraordinary effort.

Roger at XYZ International has the ability to given bonuses to employees as part of a corporate compensation program. This is an example of ____ power.

Match the following: -French & Raven

Because of his or her position in an organization, a manager has ________ power over his or her subordinates.

Leadership only matters if influence has occurred.

_________, a subtle form of referent power, means that a leader behaves in the way he or she wants subordinates to act.

Define power as detailed in your text. Discuss the facets of this definition that warrant additional clarification.

Susan was just told by her supervisor Maggie that if Susan did not do what Maggie was asking, she would transfer Susan to a dead-end branch in a remote town where Susan would have no career left with the company. This is an example of ____ power.

The negative reasons people engage in impression management include all of the following EXCEPT:

Discuss why reward power is the easiest base of power to use.

A direct and intentional effort by someone to enhance his/her image in the eyes of others is called

Match the following: -distributive justice

In most cases expert power tends to follow exact lines of authority.

Which power is the most difficult form of power to exercise?

The more important the information and the fewer the alternative sources for acquiring it, the greater the degree of expert power.

________ will probably result from an attempt to exercise power if the subordinate accepts and identifies with the leader.

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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