Exam 9: Ethical Power, Politics, and Etiquette

"Kyle has shown great determination and strength under extremely challenging circumstances. I am going to have to send him and his family on a vacation on company expense to keep him going." Which of the following is being used as a way to influence Kyle?

Which of the following is characteristic of a high power-distance organization?

Which of the following should be followed when using legitimization tactic?

Which of the following helps employees know the difference between ethical and unethical behavior in an organization?

How are power, politics, and etiquette perceived and exercised globally?

Describe the three primary political behaviors commonly used in organizations.

Give two examples, preferably from an organization for which you work or worked, of people using power. Identify the power base and describe the behavior and how it affected human relations and performance.

Karen, the manager of a production team, has to develop a plan along with her subordinates to change some aspects of a particular product. The changes recommended by the team need to be incorporated methodically. Which of the following influencing tactics is most appropriate for Karen to use?

Which of the following should be followed when developing rational persuasion?

Which of the following is a part of reading people?

Some people say that power and politics can't be used ethically. Do you agree?

_____ power is based on the user's position power, which is given by the organization.

The _____ tactic includes logical arguments with factual evidence to persuade the person that the behavior will result in meeting the objective.

A person using connection power relies on personality and the relationship to gain compliance.

Referent power is based on the user's ability to influence others with something of value to them.

Which of the following should one use to address people one meets for the first time, especially those at a higher level in the organization?

Does/did your present/past boss use the open-door policy? Explain.

Give an example, preferably from an organization you work(ed) for, of a situation in which you had good human relations with members of other departments. Describe how your relations affected your performance, the other departments, and the organization as a whole.

Describe the five influencing tactics.

_____ power is based on the user's ability to influence others with something of value to them.