Question 1

Expert power has the strongest relationship with performance and satisfaction in comparison to the other forms of power.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

In the context of power, the recipient of the attempt to use power is known as a(n)_____.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​target 
B) Machiavellian​ 
C) agent​ 
D) altruist​ 
A) ​target 
B) Machiavellian​ 
C) agent​ 
D) altruist​ A

Question 3

In the context of empowerment, _____ consists of the tasks and procedures necessary for doing a particular job.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​job content 
B) competence​ 
C) job context​ 
D) meaning​ 
A) ​job content 
B) competence​ 
C) job context​ 
D) meaning​ A

Question 4

According to McClelland, people who approach relationships with an exchange orientation often use _____ to ensure that they get at least their fair share-and often more-in the relationship.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​personal power 
B) social power​ 
C) legitimate power​ 
D) expert power​ 
A) ​personal power 
B) social power​ 
C) legitimate power​ 
D) expert power​

Question 5

In the context of positive versus negative power, which of the following is true of dissenters?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​They can serve as checks on powerful people outside an organization. 
B) They can prevent the exposure of wrongdoings within an organization.​ 
C) They can sway employees in favor of an organization.​ 
D) They can create a climate conducive to the ethical use of power.​ 
A) ​They can serve as checks on powerful people outside an organization. 
B) They can prevent the exposure of wrongdoings within an organization.​ 
C) They can sway employees in favor of an organization.​ 
D) They can create a climate conducive to the ethical use of power.​

Question 6

In the context of influence tactics, _____ is particularly effective for gaining support and resources for a new project.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​consultation 
B) rational persuasion​ 
C) ​pressure 
D) ​principled dissent 
A) ​consultation 
B) rational persuasion​ 
C) ​pressure 
D) ​principled dissent

Question 7

In the context of information power, _____ is the spin that managers put on information.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​ingratiation 
B) altruism​ 
C) networking​ 
D) framing​ 
A) ​ingratiation 
B) altruism​ 
C) networking​ 
D) framing​

Question 8

When both men and women witness political behavior, they view it negatively if the agent is of their gender and the target is of the opposite gender.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

To coerce someone into doing something means to:​

Accepted Answer

A) ​engage in role modeling. 
B) ​exercise power consistently. 
C) ​threaten his or her selfesteem. 
D) force the person to do it.​ 
A) ​engage in role modeling. 
B) ​exercise power consistently. 
C) ​threaten his or her selfesteem. 
D) force the person to do it.​

Question 10

According to Korda, which of the following is true of managers who are really secure in their power?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​They believe that nothing important can happen without them. 
B) They have a fairly free calendar.​ 
C) They take a favorable view of political behavior.​ 
D) They are dissatisfied with their jobs.​ 
A) ​They believe that nothing important can happen without them. 
B) They have a fairly free calendar.​ 
C) They take a favorable view of political behavior.​ 
D) They are dissatisfied with their jobs.​

Question 11

A guideline for the ethical use of legitimate power is that managers should inform subordinates of rules and penalties.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The effects of political behavior in organizations can be negative when the political behavior is:​

Accepted Answer

A) ​seen as the only means by which to accomplish something. 
B) strategically undertaken to maximize self-interest.​ 
C) used for impression management.​ 
D) aligned with organizational goals.​ 
A) ​seen as the only means by which to accomplish something. 
B) strategically undertaken to maximize self-interest.​ 
C) used for impression management.​ 
D) aligned with organizational goals.​

Question 13

Identify the characteristics of powerful people in organizations provided by Kanter.​

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary.Kanter offers a schola

Question 14

The positive face of power is personal power.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

How can political behavior in organizations be managed effectively? Explain briefly.​

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary.Politics cannot and sh

Question 16

According to McClelland, the two faces of power are:​

Accepted Answer

A) ​coercive power and reward power. 
B) legitimate power and illegitimate power.​ 
C) personal power and social power.​ 
D) interpersonal power and intrapersonal power.​ 
A) ​coercive power and reward power. 
B) legitimate power and illegitimate power.​ 
C) personal power and social power.​ 
D) interpersonal power and intrapersonal power.​

Question 17

Managers using coercive power may:​

Accepted Answer

A) ​maintain credibility. 
B) ​exercise power consistently or engage in role modeling. 
C) ​verbally abuse employees or withhold support from them. 
D) ​be cordial and polite. 
A) ​maintain credibility. 
B) ​exercise power consistently or engage in role modeling. 
C) ​verbally abuse employees or withhold support from them. 
D) ​be cordial and polite.

Question 18

Coercive power is power based on an agent's ability to control rewards that a target wants, such as salary increases, bonuses, and promotions.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Identify and briefly discuss the factors that can give a group control over a strategic contingency.​

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary.Three factors can give

Question 20

A symptom of powerlessness that a first-line manager displays is:​

Accepted Answer

A) ​an overly close supervision of employees. 
B) a focus on budget expansion.​ 
C) the ability to intercede for someone in trouble.​ 
D) flexible adherence to the rules.​ 
A) ​an overly close supervision of employees. 
B) a focus on budget expansion.​ 
C) the ability to intercede for someone in trouble.​ 
D) flexible adherence to the rules.​

Expert power has the strongest relationship with performance and satisfaction in comparison to the other forms of power.

In the context of power, the recipient of the attempt to use power is known as a(n)_____.

In the context of empowerment, _____ consists of the tasks and procedures necessary for doing a particular job.

According to McClelland, people who approach relationships with an exchange orientation often use _____ to ensure that they get at least their fair share-and often more-in the relationship.

In the context of positive versus negative power, which of the following is true of dissenters?

In the context of influence tactics, _____ is particularly effective for gaining support and resources for a new project.

In the context of information power, _____ is the spin that managers put on information.

When both men and women witness political behavior, they view it negatively if the agent is of their gender and the target is of the opposite gender.

To coerce someone into doing something means to:

According to Korda, which of the following is true of managers who are really secure in their power?

A guideline for the ethical use of legitimate power is that managers should inform subordinates of rules and penalties.

The effects of political behavior in organizations can be negative when the political behavior is:

Identify the characteristics of powerful people in organizations provided by Kanter.

The positive face of power is personal power.

How can political behavior in organizations be managed effectively? Explain briefly.

According to McClelland, the two faces of power are:

Managers using coercive power may:

Coercive power is power based on an agent's ability to control rewards that a target wants, such as salary increases, bonuses, and promotions.

Identify and briefly discuss the factors that can give a group control over a strategic contingency.

A symptom of powerlessness that a first-line manager displays is:

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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

Expert power has the strongest relationship with performance and satisfaction in comparison to the other forms of power.​

In the context of power, the recipient of the attempt to use power is known as a(n)_____.​

In the context of empowerment, _____ consists of the tasks and procedures necessary for doing a particular job.​

According to McClelland, people who approach relationships with an exchange orientation often use _____ to ensure that they get at least their fair share-and often more-in the relationship.​

In the context of positive versus negative power, which of the following is true of dissenters?​

In the context of influence tactics, _____ is particularly effective for gaining support and resources for a new project.​

In the context of information power, _____ is the spin that managers put on information.​

When both men and women witness political behavior, they view it negatively if the agent is of their gender and the target is of the opposite gender.​

To coerce someone into doing something means to:​

According to Korda, which of the following is true of managers who are really secure in their power?​

A guideline for the ethical use of legitimate power is that managers should inform subordinates of rules and penalties.​

The effects of political behavior in organizations can be negative when the political behavior is:​

Identify the characteristics of powerful people in organizations provided by Kanter.​

The positive face of power is personal power.​

How can political behavior in organizations be managed effectively? Explain briefly.​

According to McClelland, the two faces of power are:​

Managers using coercive power may:​

Coercive power is power based on an agent's ability to control rewards that a target wants, such as salary increases, bonuses, and promotions.​

Identify and briefly discuss the factors that can give a group control over a strategic contingency.​

A symptom of powerlessness that a first-line manager displays is:​

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

Expert power has the strongest relationship with performance and satisfaction in comparison to the other forms of power.

In the context of power, the recipient of the attempt to use power is known as a(n)_____.

In the context of empowerment, _____ consists of the tasks and procedures necessary for doing a particular job.

According to McClelland, people who approach relationships with an exchange orientation often use _____ to ensure that they get at least their fair share-and often more-in the relationship.

In the context of positive versus negative power, which of the following is true of dissenters?

In the context of influence tactics, _____ is particularly effective for gaining support and resources for a new project.

In the context of information power, _____ is the spin that managers put on information.

When both men and women witness political behavior, they view it negatively if the agent is of their gender and the target is of the opposite gender.

To coerce someone into doing something means to:

According to Korda, which of the following is true of managers who are really secure in their power?

A guideline for the ethical use of legitimate power is that managers should inform subordinates of rules and penalties.

The effects of political behavior in organizations can be negative when the political behavior is:

Identify the characteristics of powerful people in organizations provided by Kanter.

The positive face of power is personal power.

How can political behavior in organizations be managed effectively? Explain briefly.

According to McClelland, the two faces of power are:

Managers using coercive power may:

Coercive power is power based on an agent's ability to control rewards that a target wants, such as salary increases, bonuses, and promotions.

Identify and briefly discuss the factors that can give a group control over a strategic contingency.

A symptom of powerlessness that a first-line manager displays is: