Question 1

The five types of interpersonal power typically occur independently.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

What is meant by political behavior? Is it bad to engage in political behavior?

Accepted Answer

Individuals and subunits continually eng

Question 3

Expert power is a personal characteristic,while legitimate,reward,and coercive power are largely prescribed by the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

How can the ability to cope with uncertainty influence power?

Accepted Answer

Unanticipated events can create problems

Question 5

McClelland's n Pow may be shown by all of the following ways except ___________.

Accepted Answer

A) by strong action,by giving help or advice,by controlling someone 
B) by actions that build expertise 
C) by action that produces emotion in others 
D) by a concern for reputation 
A) by strong action,by giving help or advice,by controlling someone 
B) by actions that build expertise 
C) by action that produces emotion in others 
D) by a concern for reputation

Question 6

Jan is trying to make him/herself more appealing to important others through verbal and nonverbal means.Jan is exhibiting ________ behaviors.

Accepted Answer

A) other-enhancement 
B) self-presentation 
C) other-presentation 
D) self-enhancement 
A) other-enhancement 
B) self-presentation 
C) other-presentation 
D) self-enhancement

Question 7

Power can be derived from _______ bases.

Accepted Answer

A) interpersonal 
B) structural 
C) situational 
D) All of the above 
A) interpersonal 
B) structural 
C) situational 
D) All of the above

Question 8

Which of the following statements is true regarding centrality?

Accepted Answer

A) The higher the pervasiveness of the work flows of a subunit,the greater is its power within the organization. 
B) The higher the immediacy of the work flows of a subunit,the greater is its power within the organization. 
C) Both A and B 
D) None of the above 
A) The higher the pervasiveness of the work flows of a subunit,the greater is its power within the organization. 
B) The higher the immediacy of the work flows of a subunit,the greater is its power within the organization. 
C) Both A and B 
D) None of the above

Question 9

The Milgram experiment ___________.

Accepted Answer

A) showed the impact of "expected role" theory 
B) was the basis of the learned needs theory 
C) found significant influence others is possible simply because one is perceived to have power 
D) is largely responsible for "structural" approach to power 
A) showed the impact of "expected role" theory 
B) was the basis of the learned needs theory 
C) found significant influence others is possible simply because one is perceived to have power 
D) is largely responsible for "structural" approach to power

Question 10

What is n Pow? How is it exhibited and what personality characteristics are associated with individuals with high n Pow?

Accepted Answer

The need for power (or n Pow)is defined

Question 11

What influences the power differential between subunits?

Accepted Answer

The power differential between

Question 12

Which of the following would be considered a coping activity? Coping by ________.

Accepted Answer

A) prevention 
B) information 
C) absorption 
D) All of the above 
A) prevention 
B) information 
C) absorption 
D) All of the above

Question 13

Getting things done requires power.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Two of Mintzberg's " political games" are the insurgency and counterinsurgency games.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The five types of interpersonal power typically occur independently.

What is meant by political behavior? Is it bad to engage in political behavior?

Expert power is a personal characteristic,while legitimate,reward,and coercive power are largely prescribed by the organization.

How can the ability to cope with uncertainty influence power?

McClelland's n Pow may be shown by all of the following ways except ___________.

Jan is trying to make him/herself more appealing to important others through verbal and nonverbal means.Jan is exhibiting ________ behaviors.

Power can be derived from _______ bases.

Which of the following statements is true regarding centrality?

The Milgram experiment ___________.

What is n Pow? How is it exhibited and what personality characteristics are associated with individuals with high n Pow?

What influences the power differential between subunits?

Which of the following would be considered a coping activity? Coping by ________.

Getting things done requires power.

Two of Mintzberg's " political games" are the insurgency and counterinsurgency games.

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Exam 10: Power and Politics

The five types of interpersonal power typically occur independently.

What is meant by political behavior? Is it bad to engage in political behavior?

Expert power is a personal characteristic,while legitimate,reward,and coercive power are largely prescribed by the organization.

How can the ability to cope with uncertainty influence power?

McClelland's n Pow may be shown by all of the following ways except ___________.

Jan is trying to make him/herself more appealing to important others through verbal and nonverbal means.Jan is exhibiting ________ behaviors.

Power can be derived from _______ bases.

Which of the following statements is true regarding centrality?

The Milgram experiment ___________.

What is n Pow? How is it exhibited and what personality characteristics are associated with individuals with high n Pow?

What influences the power differential between subunits?

Which of the following would be considered a coping activity? Coping by ________.

Getting things done requires power.

Two of Mintzberg's " political games" are the insurgency and counterinsurgency games.

Managing Effective Organizations

Organizational Culture

Managing Globally

Individual Behavior and Differences

Motivation: Background and Theories

Motivation: Organizational Applications

Managing Workplace Stress

Group and Team Behavior

Conflict and Negotiation

Leadership: Fundamentals

Leadership: Emerging Perspectives

Work Design

Organization Structure

Managing Communication

Decision Making

Managing Organizational Change and Learning

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