Question 1

In general, how do leaders exercise legitimate power?

Accepted Answer

A) Issuing formal requests 
B) Maintaining credibility 
C) Making requests in a demanding tone 
D) Keeping aware of information that is relevant and that may be needed by the organization 
E) Keeping aware of subordinates' actions 
A) Issuing formal requests 
B) Maintaining credibility 
C) Making requests in a demanding tone 
D) Keeping aware of information that is relevant and that may be needed by the organization 
E) Keeping aware of subordinates' actions

Question 2

A guideline for using legitimate power is

Accepted Answer

A) engaging in role modeling. 
B) maintaining credibility. 
C) explaining reasons for a request. 
D) verifying compliance. 
E) revealing accomplishments and awards. 
A) engaging in role modeling. 
B) maintaining credibility. 
C) explaining reasons for a request. 
D) verifying compliance. 
E) revealing accomplishments and awards.

Question 3

Describe, discuss, and give examples of the three ways to manage political behavior.

Accepted Answer

Managing political behavior in an organi

Question 4

Joanne's boss recently overlooked her for a promotion. Later, Joanne discovered that one page of her resume was missing when it was delivered to her boss with her application. Due to the incomplete resume, Joanne is likely to experience which category of injustice?

Accepted Answer

A) Procedural 
B) Interpersonal 
C) Informational 
D) Gender-based 
E) Distributive 
A) Procedural 
B) Interpersonal 
C) Informational 
D) Gender-based 
E) Distributive

Question 5

Informational justice relates to the degree of fairness people see in how they are treated by others in their organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Power and influence are essentially interchangeable terms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Match the following:
-personal 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 8

Ricardo strongly disagrees with a new program that is being developed and wants to prevent the program from moving forward. Ricardo manages to fill up the department meeting agenda with other issues, so the new program is therefore not discussed. Which political behavior technique has Ricardo used?

Accepted Answer

A) Building image 
B) Controlling the agenda 
C) Using outside experts 
D) Game playing 
E) Controlling decision parameters 
A) Building image 
B) Controlling the agenda 
C) Using outside experts 
D) Game playing 
E) Controlling decision parameters

Question 9

The reasons for political behavior include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) ambiguous goals. 
B) scarce resources. 
C) organizational change. 
D) nonprogrammed decisions. 
E) organizational loyalty. 
A) ambiguous goals. 
B) scarce resources. 
C) organizational change. 
D) nonprogrammed decisions. 
E) organizational loyalty.

Question 10

Influence can be beneficial or harmful, and dramatic or subtle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

In many ways position power is the same as ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In many ways position power is the...

Question 12

Position power is power that resides in a person's individual characteristics, regardless of the span of control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Coercive power exists when one person has the ability to punish or harm someone else.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

_______ justice refers to the perceived fairness of information used to arrive at decisions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______ justice refers to the perceived fairness...

Question 15

____ power exists when a person wants to be like 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 16

Match the following:
-game playing

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

Which of the following statements is NOT true about personal power?

Accepted Answer

A) Followers of leaders with personal power tend to be acting from choice. 
B) An informal leader will have some measure of personal power. 
C) Leaders with strong personal power should avoid using position power. 
D) Personal power is often exercised through rational persuasion. 
E) Leaders with personal power tend to exact greater loyalty from their followers than leaders with position power. 
A) Followers of leaders with personal power tend to be acting from choice. 
B) An informal leader will have some measure of personal power. 
C) Leaders with strong personal power should avoid using position power. 
D) Personal power is often exercised through rational persuasion. 
E) Leaders with personal power tend to exact greater loyalty from their followers than leaders with position power.

Question 18

Power and political behavior are likely to play an important role in perceptions of informational justice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Procedural justice refers to people's perceptions of the fairness with which rewards and other valued outcomes are distributed within the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Expert power involves the control over informational resources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

In general, how do leaders exercise legitimate power?

A guideline for using legitimate power is

Describe, discuss, and give examples of the three ways to manage political behavior.

Joanne's boss recently overlooked her for a promotion. Later, Joanne discovered that one page of her resume was missing when it was delivered to her boss with her application. Due to the incomplete resume, Joanne is likely to experience which category of injustice?

Informational justice relates to the degree of fairness people see in how they are treated by others in their organization.

Power and influence are essentially interchangeable terms.

Match the following: -personal power

Ricardo strongly disagrees with a new program that is being developed and wants to prevent the program from moving forward. Ricardo manages to fill up the department meeting agenda with other issues, so the new program is therefore not discussed. Which political behavior technique has Ricardo used?

The reasons for political behavior include all of the following EXCEPT:

Influence can be beneficial or harmful, and dramatic or subtle.

In many ways position power is the same as ________.

Position power is power that resides in a person's individual characteristics, regardless of the span of control.

Coercive power exists when one person has the ability to punish or harm someone else.

_______ justice refers to the perceived fairness of information used to arrive at decisions.

____ power exists when a person wants to be like someone else.

Match the following: -game playing

Which of the following statements is NOT true about personal power?

Power and political behavior are likely to play an important role in perceptions of informational justice.

Procedural justice refers to people's perceptions of the fairness with which rewards and other valued outcomes are distributed within the organization.

Expert power involves the control over informational resources.

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

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Exam 14: Power, Politics, and Organizational Justice

In general, how do leaders exercise legitimate power?

A guideline for using legitimate power is

Describe, discuss, and give examples of the three ways to manage political behavior.

Joanne's boss recently overlooked her for a promotion. Later, Joanne discovered that one page of her resume was missing when it was delivered to her boss with her application. Due to the incomplete resume, Joanne is likely to experience which category of injustice?

Informational justice relates to the degree of fairness people see in how they are treated by others in their organization.

Power and influence are essentially interchangeable terms.

Match the following: -personal power

Ricardo strongly disagrees with a new program that is being developed and wants to prevent the program from moving forward. Ricardo manages to fill up the department meeting agenda with other issues, so the new program is therefore not discussed. Which political behavior technique has Ricardo used?

The reasons for political behavior include all of the following EXCEPT:

Influence can be beneficial or harmful, and dramatic or subtle.

In many ways position power is the same as ________.

Position power is power that resides in a person's individual characteristics, regardless of the span of control.

Coercive power exists when one person has the ability to punish or harm someone else.

_______ justice refers to the perceived fairness of information used to arrive at decisions.

____ power exists when a person wants to be like someone else.

Match the following: -game playing

Which of the following statements is NOT true about personal power?

Power and political behavior are likely to play an important role in perceptions of informational justice.

Procedural justice refers to people's perceptions of the fairness with which rewards and other valued outcomes are distributed within the organization.

Expert power involves the control over informational resources.

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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