Question 1

When ________, managers simply work within the rules of the organization to increase the probability that their preferred outcomes will come about.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When ________, managers simply work within the...

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a way that managers can use expert power?

Accepted Answer

A) Avoiding threatening the self-esteem of subordinates 
B) Subtly promoting an image of expertise 
C) Recognizing employee concerns 
D) Keeping education, experience, and accomplishments private 
E) Acting confidently and decisively 
A) Avoiding threatening the self-esteem of subordinates 
B) Subtly promoting an image of expertise 
C) Recognizing employee concerns 
D) Keeping education, experience, and accomplishments private 
E) Acting confidently and decisively

Question 3

In its most basic sense, impression management is always wrong and manipulative.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Leadership is the use of noncoercive _______ to direct and coordinate the activities of group members to meet goals.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Leadership is the use of noncoercive _______...

Question 5

Influence is the ability to affect the perceptions, attitudes or behaviors of others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The best approach to managing political behavior is to

Accepted Answer

A) try to eliminate political behavior on a situation-by-situation basis. 
B) leave it alone. 
C) take a determined stance against all forms of this behavior. 
D) stay aware of it but try to keep out of it. 
E) recognize that political behavior is inevitable and try to minimize its negative impact. 
A) try to eliminate political behavior on a situation-by-situation basis. 
B) leave it alone. 
C) take a determined stance against all forms of this behavior. 
D) stay aware of it but try to keep out of it. 
E) recognize that political behavior is inevitable and try to minimize its negative impact.

Question 7

Kelly is an up-and-coming executive who is charismatic. Kelly is likely exhibiting ____ power.

Accepted Answer

A) coercive 
B) emulation 
C) personal 
D) referent 
E) legitimate 
A) coercive 
B) emulation 
C) personal 
D) referent 
E) legitimate

Question 8

Power is distinguished from influence due to the element of

Accepted Answer

A) reward ability. 
B) influence. 
C) control. 
D) effectiveness. 
E) efficiency. 
A) reward ability. 
B) influence. 
C) control. 
D) effectiveness. 
E) efficiency.

Question 9

Describe, discuss, and give examples of how managers can limit political behavior.

Accepted Answer

Managers can limit political behavior in

Question 10

Political behavior, according to the model presented in the text, is seen as ethical if

Accepted Answer

A) it results in higher profits. 
B) it helps avoid costly litigation. 
C) it is used as a means for "getting ahead" in an organization. 
D) it respects the rights of all affected parties. 
E) it changes the nature of labor relations. 
A) it results in higher profits. 
B) it helps avoid costly litigation. 
C) it is used as a means for "getting ahead" in an organization. 
D) it respects the rights of all affected parties. 
E) it changes the nature of labor relations.

Question 11

Politics often are viewed as synonymous with _________ and therefore as something distasteful and best left to others.

Accepted Answer

dirty tric

Question 12

Describe, discuss and give examples of the effective use of personal power.

Accepted Answer

Personal power refers to the ability of

Question 13

Getting involved with successful projects is an example of impression management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Match the following:
-informal leader

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 15

Discuss the ethics of political behavior as outlined in the political behavior alternative model. Illustrate how the model works by using an example.

Accepted Answer

The political behavior alternative model

Question 16

Match the following:
-politics

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

Reward power is limited to material rewards such as pay or work assignments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Referent power is power through identification.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

At a minimum, a(n) _______ leader will have position power.

Accepted Answer

The answer of At a minimum, a(n) _______ leader will...

Question 20

Match the following:
-controlling the agenda

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

When ________, managers simply work within the rules of the organization to increase the probability that their preferred outcomes will come about.

Which of the following is NOT a way that managers can use expert power?

In its most basic sense, impression management is always wrong and manipulative.

Leadership is the use of noncoercive _______ to direct and coordinate the activities of group members to meet goals.

Influence is the ability to affect the perceptions, attitudes or behaviors of others.

The best approach to managing political behavior is to

Kelly is an up-and-coming executive who is charismatic. Kelly is likely exhibiting ____ power.

Power is distinguished from influence due to the element of

Describe, discuss, and give examples of how managers can limit political behavior.

Political behavior, according to the model presented in the text, is seen as ethical if

Politics often are viewed as synonymous with _________ and therefore as something distasteful and best left to others.

Describe, discuss and give examples of the effective use of personal power.

Getting involved with successful projects is an example of impression management.

Match the following: -informal leader

Discuss the ethics of political behavior as outlined in the political behavior alternative model. Illustrate how the model works by using an example.

Match the following: -politics

Reward power is limited to material rewards such as pay or work assignments.

Referent power is power through identification.

At a minimum, a(n) _______ leader will have position power.

Match the following: -controlling the agenda

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Managing Stress and the Work-Life Balance

Decision Making and Problem Solving

Foundations of Interpersonal and Group Behavior

Using Teams in Organizations

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Traditional Models for Understanding Leadership

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Exam 14: Power, Politics, and Organizational Justice

When ________, managers simply work within the rules of the organization to increase the probability that their preferred outcomes will come about.

Which of the following is NOT a way that managers can use expert power?

In its most basic sense, impression management is always wrong and manipulative.

Leadership is the use of noncoercive _______ to direct and coordinate the activities of group members to meet goals.

Influence is the ability to affect the perceptions, attitudes or behaviors of others.

The best approach to managing political behavior is to

Kelly is an up-and-coming executive who is charismatic. Kelly is likely exhibiting ____ power.

Power is distinguished from influence due to the element of

Describe, discuss, and give examples of how managers can limit political behavior.

Political behavior, according to the model presented in the text, is seen as ethical if

Politics often are viewed as synonymous with _________ and therefore as something distasteful and best left to others.

Describe, discuss and give examples of the effective use of personal power.

Getting involved with successful projects is an example of impression management.

Match the following: -informal leader

Discuss the ethics of political behavior as outlined in the political behavior alternative model. Illustrate how the model works by using an example.

Match the following: -politics

Reward power is limited to material rewards such as pay or work assignments.

Referent power is power through identification.

At a minimum, a(n) _______ leader will have position power.

Match the following: -controlling the agenda

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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