Question 1

What are the various individual factors that make a person more likely to engage in political behavior?

Accepted Answer

At the individual level, researchers hav

Question 2

Which of the following impression management techniques uses ingratiation?

Accepted Answer

A)  flattery 
B)  exemplification 
C)  enhancement 
D)  conformity 
E)  apologies 
A)  flattery 
B)  exemplification 
C)  enhancement 
D)  conformity 
E)  apologies

Question 3

To limit sexual harassment in the workplace, managers should strive to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  recognize that sexual harassment occurs in most work environments 
B)  instantly terminate anyone accused of sexual harassment 
C)  provide general guidelines about sexual harassment, but avoid detailed explanations 
D)  reassure employees that they will not encounter retaliation if they file a complaint 
E)  investigate only the most serious complaints 
A)  recognize that sexual harassment occurs in most work environments 
B)  instantly terminate anyone accused of sexual harassment 
C)  provide general guidelines about sexual harassment, but avoid detailed explanations 
D)  reassure employees that they will not encounter retaliation if they file a complaint 
E)  investigate only the most serious complaints

Question 4

Levin and Co. is a group of oil refineries that has been in the news recently. The company had to stop production for over two weeks because their key supplier refused to sell them crude oil at the old prices. Even after rounds of negotiations, the supplier refused to give in to the demands of Levin and Co., and finally, the company had to acquire the raw material from the same supplier because alternative suppliers, though abundant, could not provide the quantities the company demanded at such short notice. This shows the role of ________ in increasing the power one enjoys.

Accepted Answer

A)  alternatives 
B)  dependence 
C)  abundance 
D)  substitutability 
E)  exchange 
A)  alternatives 
B)  dependence 
C)  abundance 
D)  substitutability 
E)  exchange

Question 5

Ingratiation is positively related to performance ratings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Research on power is likely to provide information on the most effective ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  leadership styles for motivating followers 
B)  methods to reduce dependence on leaders 
C)  tactics for gaining compliance of employees 
D)  methods of rewarding successful employees 
E)  modes of assessing employee performance 
A)  leadership styles for motivating followers 
B)  methods to reduce dependence on leaders 
C)  tactics for gaining compliance of employees 
D)  methods of rewarding successful employees 
E)  modes of assessing employee performance

Question 7

Connie Cole works as a junior market analyst at SPS Services. Her previous manager retired a couple of months back, and she now has a younger male manager who repeatedly insists that she accompany him for a coffee or dinner after work. Initially, Connie was unsuspecting and refused because she did not have the time for such engagements during weekdays. Later, when her manager's requests became frequent, she grew uncomfortable and firmly told him that she was not interested in him and his attempts were not welcome. She realized that this step could backfire because, as her superior, he has complete control over her appraisals, bonuses, and promotions. Her manager even told her that if she does not agree, he will "find other ways." Connie's experiences are best described as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  whistle-blowing 
B)  scapegoating 
C)  domestic abuse 
D)  sexual harassment 
E)  ambient abuse 
A)  whistle-blowing 
B)  scapegoating 
C)  domestic abuse 
D)  sexual harassment 
E)  ambient abuse

Question 8

At the PR firm where Gerald works, everyone considers him to be very good with his work and depends heavily on his knowledge to help the organization to solve its problems. Gerald is often seen teaching interns a simpler way to present an article, helping project managers with scheduling, and even the CEO often asks him for his opinion on important matters because of his experience and skill. Gerald's specialized knowledge depicts his ________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Will Paten is the manager of a team of twelve people in the marketing division of Palmer Inc. Will, who has been working in the company for eleven years, is held in high regard and liked by all his colleagues and subordinates. However, Aaron and Abby, two of his subordinates, are noted for frequently flouting his rules and directives. They continue behaving in this manner even after Will had categorically requested them to refrain from upsetting the momentum of the team. Which of the following, if true, would best explain Aaron and Abby's continued noncompliance with Will's requests?

Accepted Answer

A)  The promotions and bonuses of the team members depend heavily on Will's performance ratings. 
B)  The company had provided Will with additional duties, and he was left with little time to ensure that his team members performed well. 
C)  Will believes that since the job demands in marketing are ambiguous and ever-changing, a supportive approach to leadership would suffice. 
D)  Will is uncomfortable exercising coercive measures to control employees. 
E)  Will is considered an expert at analyzing market trends and making accurate projections about demand and revenue. 
A)  The promotions and bonuses of the team members depend heavily on Will's performance ratings. 
B)  The company had provided Will with additional duties, and he was left with little time to ensure that his team members performed well. 
C)  Will believes that since the job demands in marketing are ambiguous and ever-changing, a supportive approach to leadership would suffice. 
D)  Will is uncomfortable exercising coercive measures to control employees. 
E)  Will is considered an expert at analyzing market trends and making accurate projections about demand and revenue.

Question 10

Which of the following types of power can be categorized as personal power?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

Which of the following is a defensive behavior that is used to avoid change?

Accepted Answer

A)  stalling 
B)  scapegoating 
C)  misrepresenting 
D)  stretching 
E)  preventing 
A)  stalling 
B)  scapegoating 
C)  misrepresenting 
D)  stretching 
E)  preventing

Question 12

Which of the following can be used to understand how power and politics in an organization can help you achieve your career goals?

Accepted Answer

A)  counseling 
B)  constructing your power base relationships 
C)  mapping your own political career 
D)  alleviating your own power struggles 
E)  positioning your own power system 
A)  counseling 
B)  constructing your power base relationships 
C)  mapping your own political career 
D)  alleviating your own power struggles 
E)  positioning your own power system

Question 13

For a person to be recognized as having a high degree of political skill, he or she must have the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  ability to recognize that power in an organization does not translate into success 
B)  ability to submit to the demands made by others at all times 
C)  ability to influence others to enhance their own objectives 
D)  ability to respect and consider the needs of others first 
E)  ability to make sacrifices for the betterment of others 
A)  ability to recognize that power in an organization does not translate into success 
B)  ability to submit to the demands made by others at all times 
C)  ability to influence others to enhance their own objectives 
D)  ability to respect and consider the needs of others first 
E)  ability to make sacrifices for the betterment of others

Question 14

Which of the following is an organizational factor that increases illegitimate political behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  internal locus of control 
B)  low expectations of success 
C)  high trust 
D)  low organizational investment 
E)  zero-sum reward practice 
A)  internal locus of control 
B)  low expectations of success 
C)  high trust 
D)  low organizational investment 
E)  zero-sum reward practice

Question 15

In the last month, Stacey, an intelligent and astute employee, has finished only half the work she was scheduled to complete. In addition, she has been taking frequent leaves, citing her ill health as the reason, but her manager suspects she has been playing truant. When the manager confronted her about her pending work, Stacey gave excuses: the work was time consuming, she was unwell, and it was not a high-priority project in the first place. In this scenario, Stacey is using a(n) ________ impression management technique.

Accepted Answer

A)  self-focused 
B)  assertive 
C)  aggressive 
D)  defensive 
E)  ingratiation-based 
A)  self-focused 
B)  assertive 
C)  aggressive 
D)  defensive 
E)  ingratiation-based

Question 16

Which of the following power tactics would be considered a hard tactic?

Accepted Answer

A)  rational persuasion 
B)  inspirational appeals 
C)  personal appeals 
D)  coalition 
E)  consultation 
A)  rational persuasion 
B)  inspirational appeals 
C)  personal appeals 
D)  coalition 
E)  consultation

Question 17

Define power.

Accepted Answer

Power refers to a capacity that A has to

Question 18

Sexual harassment ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  is proportionally prevalent for women across all types of jobs 
B)  is virtually non-existent for men 
C)  is increasing according to the EEOC 
D)  is more prevalent in male-dominated societies 
E)  is less likely to occur where there are large power differentials 
A)  is proportionally prevalent for women across all types of jobs 
B)  is virtually non-existent for men 
C)  is increasing according to the EEOC 
D)  is more prevalent in male-dominated societies 
E)  is less likely to occur where there are large power differentials

Question 19

What are defensive behaviors? Provide three examples of defensive behaviors and explain why an employee would engage in the behavior.

Accepted Answer

Defensive behaviors occur when people pe

Question 20

Which of the following statements is true regarding legitimate power?

Accepted Answer

A)  Legitimate power develops out of admiration of another and a desire to be like that person. 
B)  Legitimate power comes from an individual's unique characteristics. 
C)  Legitimate power is broader than the power to coerce and reward. 
D)  Celebrities who endorse products in commercials wield legitimate power over people. 
E)  Legitimate power is a type of personal power. 
A)  Legitimate power develops out of admiration of another and a desire to be like that person. 
B)  Legitimate power comes from an individual's unique characteristics. 
C)  Legitimate power is broader than the power to coerce and reward. 
D)  Celebrities who endorse products in commercials wield legitimate power over people. 
E)  Legitimate power is a type of personal power.

What are the various individual factors that make a person more likely to engage in political behavior?

Which of the following impression management techniques uses ingratiation?

To limit sexual harassment in the workplace, managers should strive to ________.

Ingratiation is positively related to performance ratings.

Research on power is likely to provide information on the most effective ________.

Which of the following types of power can be categorized as personal power?

Which of the following is a defensive behavior that is used to avoid change?

Which of the following can be used to understand how power and politics in an organization can help you achieve your career goals?

For a person to be recognized as having a high degree of political skill, he or she must have the ________.

Which of the following is an organizational factor that increases illegitimate political behavior?

Which of the following power tactics would be considered a hard tactic?

Define power.

Sexual harassment ________.

What are defensive behaviors? Provide three examples of defensive behaviors and explain why an employee would engage in the behavior.

Which of the following statements is true regarding legitimate power?

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Exam 13: Power and Politics

What are the various individual factors that make a person more likely to engage in political behavior?

Which of the following impression management techniques uses ingratiation?

To limit sexual harassment in the workplace, managers should strive to ________.

Ingratiation is positively related to performance ratings.

Research on power is likely to provide information on the most effective ________.

Which of the following types of power can be categorized as personal power?

Which of the following is a defensive behavior that is used to avoid change?

Which of the following can be used to understand how power and politics in an organization can help you achieve your career goals?

For a person to be recognized as having a high degree of political skill, he or she must have the ________.

Which of the following is an organizational factor that increases illegitimate political behavior?

Which of the following power tactics would be considered a hard tactic?

Define power.

Sexual harassment ________.

What are defensive behaviors? Provide three examples of defensive behaviors and explain why an employee would engage in the behavior.

Which of the following statements is true regarding legitimate 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

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