Question 1

The two general groupings into which power may be categorized are ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  informational and personal 
B)  formal and informal 
C)  informal and legitimate 
D)  formal and personal 
E)  direct and indirect 
A)  informational and personal 
B)  formal and informal 
C)  informal and legitimate 
D)  formal and personal 
E)  direct and indirect

Question 2

Which of the following types of power is most likely to be negatively related to employee satisfaction and commitment?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Timothy Jenkins had been working for six years at Hartford Mills, a company that takes a strong stand against unionization. Though Timothy's designation was that of a production supervisor, as the company grew, he also took on additional duties like keeping a check on employee safety, ensuring that legal measures are followed, and implementing programs for labor welfare that the company planned. Many believed that Timothy was doing a great job for the company, and so it came as a surprise when Timothy was rumored to face severe disciplinary action, as he was encouraging the workers to join a union. However, he was let off with a mere warning. Timothy argued that he was only doing his job-a job in which he had responsibility for improving the welfare of employees. Which of the following, if true, would help Hartford Mills avoid such situations in the future?

Accepted Answer

A)  ensuring the provision of a retaliatory policy for employees who go against the company 
B)  holding town hall meetings to explain to employees why Timothy was suspected 
C)  enlisting the support of popular employees like Timothy to discharge the employee welfare duties 
D)  engaging in collective bargaining as it is the only way to motivate employees to work efficiently 
E)  specifying the permissible and prohibited aspects of an employee's formal role in the organization 
A)  ensuring the provision of a retaliatory policy for employees who go against the company 
B)  holding town hall meetings to explain to employees why Timothy was suspected 
C)  enlisting the support of popular employees like Timothy to discharge the employee welfare duties 
D)  engaging in collective bargaining as it is the only way to motivate employees to work efficiently 
E)  specifying the permissible and prohibited aspects of an employee's formal role in the organization

Question 4

One tool to assess the exchange of resources and dependencies within an organization is social network analysis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What is impression management? Who is more likely to engage in impression management?

Accepted Answer

The process by which individuals attempt

Question 6

Rational persuasion is a power tactic that involves the use of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  formal authority 
B)  logical arguments and factual evidence 
C)  emotions to target the values, needs, and hopes of the other party 
D)  benefits or favors in exchange for following a request 
E)  warnings, repeated demands, and threats 
A)  formal authority 
B)  logical arguments and factual evidence 
C)  emotions to target the values, needs, and hopes of the other party 
D)  benefits or favors in exchange for following a request 
E)  warnings, repeated demands, and threats

Question 7

People from collectivistic countries tend to see power in personalized terms and as a legitimate means of advancing their personal ends, while those in individualistic countries see power in social terms and as a legitimate means of helping others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

When two organizations with very political environments interact with one another, the political interactions between them can hurt performance in collaborative projects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Carl believes that he is lucky to be working under a manager like Mr. Parker-conscientious, flexible and easy to work with. It was Mr. Parker who helped Carl learn the demands of the job, gave him opportunities to learn from the mistakes he made, and always provided sound advice. Mr. Parker, who has been in the field for over eighteen years, never made Carl feel like a novice and this only increased Carl's personal confidence in his work and his loyalty toward his manager. Carl, who is now doing very well on the job, aims to be a manager like Mr. Parker. From this scenario, which of the following conclusions can be drawn?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mr. Parker is an authoritarian manager. 
B)  Carl has a low degree of trust propensity. 
C)  Mr. Parker has a high degree of referent power. 
D)  Mr. Parker engages in a lot of ingratiation. 
E)  Mr. Parker exercises a high degree of coercive power. 
A)  Mr. Parker is an authoritarian manager. 
B)  Carl has a low degree of trust propensity. 
C)  Mr. Parker has a high degree of referent power. 
D)  Mr. Parker engages in a lot of ingratiation. 
E)  Mr. Parker exercises a high degree of coercive power.

Question 10

How does reward power contribute to sexual harassment?

Accepted Answer

An individual with a high degree of rewa

Question 11

What power tactics can employees use to translate their power bases into specific actions and how does each one work?

Accepted Answer

Research has identified nine distinct ta

Question 12

When the audience does not care about the outcomes, using a combination of ________ can help lessen negative reactions to the feeling that one is dictating outcomes.

Accepted Answer

A)  ingratiation and personal appeals 
B)  pressure and exchange 
C)  legitimacy and ingratiation 
D)  exchange and rational persuasion 
E)  inspirational appeals and consultation 
A)  ingratiation and personal appeals 
B)  pressure and exchange 
C)  legitimacy and ingratiation 
D)  exchange and rational persuasion 
E)  inspirational appeals and consultation

Question 13

Employees exhibiting which of the following features are more likely to engage in political behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  lack of organizational investment 
B)  external locus of control 
C)  low need for power 
D)  Machiavellian personality 
E)  low self-monitoring 
A)  lack of organizational investment 
B)  external locus of control 
C)  low need for power 
D)  Machiavellian personality 
E)  low self-monitoring

Question 14

When employees see politics as a threat, they often ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  create role ambiguity 
B)  use democratic decision making 
C)  use a single outcome measure 
D)  respond with defensive behaviors 
E)  allow a significant lapse 
A)  create role ambiguity 
B)  use democratic decision making 
C)  use a single outcome measure 
D)  respond with defensive behaviors 
E)  allow a significant lapse

Question 15

Which of the following is an individual factor that influences political behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  reallocation of resources 
B)  unclear performance evaluation system 
C)  high performance pressures 
D)  perceived job alternatives 
E)  zero-sum reward practice 
A)  reallocation of resources 
B)  unclear performance evaluation system 
C)  high performance pressures 
D)  perceived job alternatives 
E)  zero-sum reward practice

Question 16

Timothy Jenkins spent six years at Hartford Mills, a company that takes a strong stand against unionization. Though Timothy's designation was that of a production supervisor, as the company grew, he also took on additional duties like keeping a check on employee safety, ensuring that legal measures are followed, and implementing programs for labor welfare that the company planned. Many believed that Timothy was doing a great job for the company, and so it came as a surprise when Timothy was rumored to face severe disciplinary action, as he was encouraging the workers to join a union. However, he was let off with a mere warning. Which of the following, if true, would explain this paradox?

Accepted Answer

A)  The management had recently instituted a formal employee welfare committee. 
B)  Timothy stressed the fact that he was a meticulous worker who always adhered to company policies. 
C)  The management had recently moved from an open shop mechanism to a closed shop mechanism. 
D)  Timothy claimed that he was only looking to ensure greater employee welfare, which was one of the duties the company had assigned to him. 
E)  Timothy complained that allowing unionization would hurt employees' work/home balance. 
A)  The management had recently instituted a formal employee welfare committee. 
B)  Timothy stressed the fact that he was a meticulous worker who always adhered to company policies. 
C)  The management had recently moved from an open shop mechanism to a closed shop mechanism. 
D)  Timothy claimed that he was only looking to ensure greater employee welfare, which was one of the duties the company had assigned to him. 
E)  Timothy complained that allowing unionization would hurt employees' work/home balance.

Question 17

High-self monitors are good at reading situations and molding their appearances and behaviors to fit each situation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following statements is true with regard to the effectiveness of tactics?

Accepted Answer

A)  Soft tactics are less effective than hard tactics when used individually. 
B)  The combination of a soft tactic with reasonable persuasion is more effective than a combination of two hard tactics. 
C)  All tactics are equally effective with regard to upward influence. 
D)  Individuals from collectivist cultures are typically more likely to use soft tactics that reflect personal power. 
E)  Individuals from individualistic cultures are typically more likely to use coalition and other hard power tactics. 
A)  Soft tactics are less effective than hard tactics when used individually. 
B)  The combination of a soft tactic with reasonable persuasion is more effective than a combination of two hard tactics. 
C)  All tactics are equally effective with regard to upward influence. 
D)  Individuals from collectivist cultures are typically more likely to use soft tactics that reflect personal power. 
E)  Individuals from individualistic cultures are typically more likely to use coalition and other hard power tactics.

Question 19

Define political behavior and explain its features.

Accepted Answer

Political behavior in organizations cons

Question 20

Which of the following is true with regard to bases of power?

Accepted Answer

A)  Coercive power involves an identification with and imitation of the person in power. 
B)  Legitimate power is used by companies when they hire celebrities to promote their products. 
C)  Expert and referent power are the two major types of formal power. 
D)  The personal sources of power are most effective for increasing employee performance and satisfaction. 
E)  Reward power is the most common and broad type of power seen in operation in organizations. 
A)  Coercive power involves an identification with and imitation of the person in power. 
B)  Legitimate power is used by companies when they hire celebrities to promote their products. 
C)  Expert and referent power are the two major types of formal power. 
D)  The personal sources of power are most effective for increasing employee performance and satisfaction. 
E)  Reward power is the most common and broad type of power seen in operation in organizations.

The two general groupings into which power may be categorized are ________.

Which of the following types of power is most likely to be negatively related to employee satisfaction and commitment?

One tool to assess the exchange of resources and dependencies within an organization is social network analysis.

What is impression management? Who is more likely to engage in impression management?

Rational persuasion is a power tactic that involves the use of ________.

People from collectivistic countries tend to see power in personalized terms and as a legitimate means of advancing their personal ends, while those in individualistic countries see power in social terms and as a legitimate means of helping others.

When two organizations with very political environments interact with one another, the political interactions between them can hurt performance in collaborative projects.

How does reward power contribute to sexual harassment?

What power tactics can employees use to translate their power bases into specific actions and how does each one work?

When the audience does not care about the outcomes, using a combination of ________ can help lessen negative reactions to the feeling that one is dictating outcomes.

Employees exhibiting which of the following features are more likely to engage in political behavior?

When employees see politics as a threat, they often ________.

Which of the following is an individual factor that influences political behavior?

High-self monitors are good at reading situations and molding their appearances and behaviors to fit each situation.

Which of the following statements is true with regard to the effectiveness of tactics?

Define political behavior and explain its features.

Which of the following is true with regard to bases of power?

What Is Organizational Behavior?

Diversity in Organizations

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Emotions and Moods

Personality and Values

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Motivation Concepts

Motivation: From Concepts to Applications

Foundations of Group Behavior

Understanding Work Teams

Communication

Leadership

Conflict and Negotiation

Foundations of Organization Structure

Organizational Culture

Human Resource Policies and Practices

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Exam 13: Power and Politics

The two general groupings into which power may be categorized are ________.

Which of the following types of power is most likely to be negatively related to employee satisfaction and commitment?

One tool to assess the exchange of resources and dependencies within an organization is social network analysis.

What is impression management? Who is more likely to engage in impression management?

Rational persuasion is a power tactic that involves the use of ________.

People from collectivistic countries tend to see power in personalized terms and as a legitimate means of advancing their personal ends, while those in individualistic countries see power in social terms and as a legitimate means of helping others.

When two organizations with very political environments interact with one another, the political interactions between them can hurt performance in collaborative projects.

How does reward power contribute to sexual harassment?

What power tactics can employees use to translate their power bases into specific actions and how does each one work?

When the audience does not care about the outcomes, using a combination of ________ can help lessen negative reactions to the feeling that one is dictating outcomes.

Employees exhibiting which of the following features are more likely to engage in political behavior?

When employees see politics as a threat, they often ________.

Which of the following is an individual factor that influences political behavior?

High-self monitors are good at reading situations and molding their appearances and behaviors to fit each situation.

Which of the following statements is true with regard to the effectiveness of tactics?

Define political behavior and explain its features.

Which of the following is true with regard to bases of power?

What Is Organizational Behavior?

Diversity in Organizations

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Emotions and Moods

Personality and Values

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Motivation Concepts

Motivation: From Concepts to Applications

Foundations of Group Behavior

Understanding Work Teams

Communication

Leadership

Conflict and Negotiation

Foundations of Organization Structure

Organizational Culture

Human Resource Policies and Practices

Organizational Change and Stress Management

Filters