Question 1

The Machiavellian personality is characterized by the will to manipulate and the desire for power.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

________ power is influence wielded as a result of proficiency, special skill, or knowledge.

Accepted Answer

A)  Legitimate 
B)  Reward 
C)  Referent 
D)  Expert 
E)  Coercive 
A)  Legitimate 
B)  Reward 
C)  Referent 
D)  Expert 
E)  Coercive

Question 3

Which of the following power tactics can be used most effectively for exerting lateral influence?

Accepted Answer

A)  legitimacy 
B)  inspirational appeal 
C)  coalition 
D)  ingratiation 
E)  pressure 
A)  legitimacy 
B)  inspirational appeal 
C)  coalition 
D)  ingratiation 
E)  pressure

Question 4

________ occurs when people within organizations use whatever influence they can to taint the facts to support their goals and interests.

Accepted Answer

A)  Legitimate political behavior 
B)  Politicking 
C)  Illegitimate political behavior 
D)  Sabotage 
E)  Whistle-blowing 
A)  Legitimate political behavior 
B)  Politicking 
C)  Illegitimate political behavior 
D)  Sabotage 
E)  Whistle-blowing

Question 5

Explain impression management and discuss which impression management techniques are most effective in an interview.

Accepted Answer

The process by which individuals attempt

Question 6

Explain expert power with reference to the dimensions of importance, scarcity, and nonsubstitutability.

Accepted Answer

Expert power is influence wielded as a r

Question 7

Contrast leadership and power.

Accepted Answer

Power does not require goal compatibilit

Question 8

Which of the following is an assertive impression management technique?

Accepted Answer

A)  conformity 
B)  apologies 
C)  self-promotion 
D)  flattery 
E)  buffing 
A)  conformity 
B)  apologies 
C)  self-promotion 
D)  flattery 
E)  buffing

Question 9

Whistle-blowing is not considered to be a political behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Unlike power, leadership requires some degree of goal compatibility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The Machiavellian personality is characterized by the will to manipulate and the desire for power.

________ power is influence wielded as a result of proficiency, special skill, or knowledge.

Which of the following power tactics can be used most effectively for exerting lateral influence?

________ occurs when people within organizations use whatever influence they can to taint the facts to support their goals and interests.

Explain impression management and discuss which impression management techniques are most effective in an interview.

Explain expert power with reference to the dimensions of importance, scarcity, and nonsubstitutability.

Contrast leadership and power.

Which of the following is an assertive impression management technique?

Whistle-blowing is not considered to be a political behavior.

Unlike power, leadership requires some degree of goal compatibility.

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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Exam 13: Power and Politics

The Machiavellian personality is characterized by the will to manipulate and the desire for power.

________ power is influence wielded as a result of proficiency, special skill, or knowledge.

Which of the following power tactics can be used most effectively for exerting lateral influence?

________ occurs when people within organizations use whatever influence they can to taint the facts to support their goals and interests.

Explain impression management and discuss which impression management techniques are most effective in an interview.

Explain expert power with reference to the dimensions of importance, scarcity, and nonsubstitutability.

Contrast leadership and power.

Which of the following is an assertive impression management technique?

Whistle-blowing is not considered to be a political behavior.

Unlike power, leadership requires some degree of goal compatibility.

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