Question 1

Which of the following conditions would LEAST encourage political activity?

Accepted Answer

A) abundant resources 
B) unclear goals 
C) performance appraisal process 
D) uncertainty 
A) abundant resources 
B) unclear goals 
C) performance appraisal process 
D) uncertainty

Question 2

Authority is exercised downward throughout the organization, whereas influence is exercised upward within the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

If a person can affect the thoughts, behavior, and feelings of another person, she has:

Accepted Answer

A) influence 
B) power 
C) authority 
D) dominance 
A) influence 
B) power 
C) authority 
D) dominance

Question 4

All of the following are conditions within an organization that can encourage unnecessary political behavior except:

Accepted Answer

A) ambiguous lines of authority 
B) unclear goals 
C) well-defined and understood problems 
D) uncertainty 
A) ambiguous lines of authority 
B) unclear goals 
C) well-defined and understood problems 
D) uncertainty

Question 5

Which of the following guidelines is LEAST likely to result in using power effectively?

Accepted Answer

A) Use power tempered by self-control. 
B) Limit yourself to two or three types of power, ones with which you are most comfortable. 
C) Use power ethically. 
D) Pursue job situations that allow development of your power skills. 
A) Use power tempered by self-control. 
B) Limit yourself to two or three types of power, ones with which you are most comfortable. 
C) Use power ethically. 
D) Pursue job situations that allow development of your power skills.

Question 6

Kanter's focus on power is in terms of one's:

Accepted Answer

A) inclination to be coercive 
B) ability to exercise power and do things for others, particularly persons in need 
C) expertise in accomplishing job tasks and reaching production objectives 
D) charisma and liking by others 
A) inclination to be coercive 
B) ability to exercise power and do things for others, particularly persons in need 
C) expertise in accomplishing job tasks and reaching production objectives 
D) charisma and liking by others

Question 7

Political behavior is actions officially sanctioned by an organization that are taken to influence others in order to meet one's personal goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

If an employee has problem identification decision-making authority over job content and job context, the position on the employee empowerment grid is best reflected by:

Accepted Answer

A) mission definition 
B) no discretion 
C) task setting 
D) self-management 
A) mission definition 
B) no discretion 
C) task setting 
D) self-management

Question 9

The least effective power bases, which includes legitimate power, are the ones most likely to be used by managers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

It is easier to encourage employee empowerment when the organization highly values _____ and _____ power.

Accepted Answer

A) expert; referent 
B) legitimate; coercive 
C) reward; coercive 
D) personal; manipulative 
A) expert; referent 
B) legitimate; coercive 
C) reward; coercive 
D) personal; manipulative

Question 11

Match the following:
-Expert Power

Accepted Answer

A) Legitimate power. 
B) Area within which one accepts authority and influence. 
C) The process of affecting thoughts and behavior of others. 
D) Power based on interpersonal attraction. 
E) Power based on knowledge. 
A) Legitimate power. 
B) Area within which one accepts authority and influence. 
C) The process of affecting thoughts and behavior of others. 
D) Power based on interpersonal attraction. 
E) Power based on knowledge.

Question 12

Korda's symbols of power focus on status or:

Accepted Answer

A) the ability to help others 
B) a person's relative standing in a group based on prestige and having other people defer to him or her 
C) the access to information 
D) position within the hierarchy 
A) the ability to help others 
B) a person's relative standing in a group based on prestige and having other people defer to him or her 
C) the access to information 
D) position within the hierarchy

Question 13

Match the following:
-Utilitarian Outcome

Accepted Answer

A) A good result for the individual and the organization. 
B) Equitable allocation of resources. 
C) Power used for personal gain. 
D) Activities that other groups depend on in order to complete their tasks. 
E) Power used to create motivation or accomplish group goals. 
A) A good result for the individual and the organization. 
B) Equitable allocation of resources. 
C) Power used for personal gain. 
D) Activities that other groups depend on in order to complete their tasks. 
E) Power used to create motivation or accomplish group goals.

Question 14

Match the following:
-Social Power

Accepted Answer

A) A good result for the individual and the organization. 
B) Equitable allocation of resources. 
C) Power used for personal gain. 
D) Activities that other groups depend on in order to complete their tasks. 
E) Power used to create motivation or accomplish group goals. 
A) A good result for the individual and the organization. 
B) Equitable allocation of resources. 
C) Power used for personal gain. 
D) Activities that other groups depend on in order to complete their tasks. 
E) Power used to create motivation or accomplish group goals.

Question 15

According to the strategic contingency perspective, which one of the following factors is NOT a primary factor used to explain differences in power between individuals or groups?

Accepted Answer

A) amount of formal authority given departments 
B) nonsubstitutability of the group or individual's function 
C) degree of centrality 
D) ability to cope with uncertainty 
A) amount of formal authority given departments 
B) nonsubstitutability of the group or individual's function 
C) degree of centrality 
D) ability to cope with uncertainty

Question 16

Match the following:
-Pressure

Accepted Answer

A) If you don't start reporting on time your pay will be docked. 
B) Seeking someone else's participation in making a decision. 
C) Effective for getting support and resources for a new project. 
D) Logical argument and factual information used to influence. 
E) Issuing praise to someone who is a target of influence attempt. 
A) If you don't start reporting on time your pay will be docked. 
B) Seeking someone else's participation in making a decision. 
C) Effective for getting support and resources for a new project. 
D) Logical argument and factual information used to influence. 
E) Issuing praise to someone who is a target of influence attempt.

Question 17

The least effective influence tactic, regardless of the circumstance of the situation, involves:

Accepted Answer

A) consultation 
B) upward appeals 
C) pressure 
D) ingratiation 
A) consultation 
B) upward appeals 
C) pressure 
D) ingratiation

Question 18

Which of the following is LEAST likely to minimize the negative aspects of organizational politics?

Accepted Answer

A) encourage participative management 
B) disregard the informal organization 
C) clarify goals and performance objectives 
D) maintain open communication channels 
A) encourage participative management 
B) disregard the informal organization 
C) clarify goals and performance objectives 
D) maintain open communication channels

Question 19

Research suggests that the one factor that enables people to use ingratiation effectively is:

Accepted Answer

A) rational persuasion 
B) consultation 
C) political skill 
D) inspirational appeal 
A) rational persuasion 
B) consultation 
C) political skill 
D) inspirational appeal

Question 20

In a subordinate role, you may have _____ over your boss.

Accepted Answer

A) authority 
B) command 
C) power 
D) influence 
A) authority 
B) command 
C) power 
D) influence

Which of the following conditions would LEAST encourage political activity?

Authority is exercised downward throughout the organization, whereas influence is exercised upward within the organization.

If a person can affect the thoughts, behavior, and feelings of another person, she has:

All of the following are conditions within an organization that can encourage unnecessary political behavior except:

Which of the following guidelines is LEAST likely to result in using power effectively?

Kanter's focus on power is in terms of one's:

Political behavior is actions officially sanctioned by an organization that are taken to influence others in order to meet one's personal goals.

If an employee has problem identification decision-making authority over job content and job context, the position on the employee empowerment grid is best reflected by:

The least effective power bases, which includes legitimate power, are the ones most likely to be used by managers.

It is easier to encourage employee empowerment when the organization highly values _ and _ power.

Match the following: -Expert Power

Korda's symbols of power focus on status or:

Match the following: -Utilitarian Outcome

Match the following: -Social Power

According to the strategic contingency perspective, which one of the following factors is NOT a primary factor used to explain differences in power between individuals or groups?

Match the following: -Pressure

The least effective influence tactic, regardless of the circumstance of the situation, involves:

Which of the following is LEAST likely to minimize the negative aspects of organizational politics?

Research suggests that the one factor that enables people to use ingratiation effectively is:

In a subordinate role, you may have _____ over your boss.

Organizational Behavior and Opportunity

Challenges for Managers

Personality, Perception, and Attribution

Attitudes, Emotions, and Ethics

Motivation at Work

Learning and Performance Management

Stress and Well-Being at Work

Communication

Work Teams and Groups

Decision Making by Individuals and Groups

Leadership and Followership

Conflict and Negotiation

Jobs and the Design of Work

Organizational Design and Structure

Organizational Culture

Career Management

Managing Change

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Exam 11: Power and Political Behavior

Which of the following conditions would LEAST encourage political activity?

Authority is exercised downward throughout the organization, whereas influence is exercised upward within the organization.

If a person can affect the thoughts, behavior, and feelings of another person, she has:

All of the following are conditions within an organization that can encourage unnecessary political behavior except:

Which of the following guidelines is LEAST likely to result in using power effectively?

Kanter's focus on power is in terms of one's:

Political behavior is actions officially sanctioned by an organization that are taken to influence others in order to meet one's personal goals.

If an employee has problem identification decision-making authority over job content and job context, the position on the employee empowerment grid is best reflected by:

The least effective power bases, which includes legitimate power, are the ones most likely to be used by managers.

It is easier to encourage employee empowerment when the organization highly values _____ and _____ power.

Match the following: -Expert Power

Korda's symbols of power focus on status or:

Match the following: -Utilitarian Outcome

Match the following: -Social Power

According to the strategic contingency perspective, which one of the following factors is NOT a primary factor used to explain differences in power between individuals or groups?

Match the following: -Pressure

The least effective influence tactic, regardless of the circumstance of the situation, involves:

Which of the following is LEAST likely to minimize the negative aspects of organizational politics?

Research suggests that the one factor that enables people to use ingratiation effectively is:

In a subordinate role, you may have _____ over your boss.

Organizational Behavior and Opportunity

Challenges for Managers

Personality, Perception, and Attribution

Attitudes, Emotions, and Ethics

Motivation at Work

Learning and Performance Management

Stress and Well-Being at Work

Communication

Work Teams and Groups

Decision Making by Individuals and Groups

Leadership and Followership

Conflict and Negotiation

Jobs and the Design of Work

Organizational Design and Structure

Organizational Culture

Career Management

Managing Change

Filters

It is easier to encourage employee empowerment when the organization highly values _ and _ power.