Exam 15: Influence, Empowerment, and Politics

"Power in itself means nothing. I think power is the opportunity to really have an impact on your community." This statement reflects a preference for _____ power.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 81

_____ power comes into play when one's personality becomes the reason for compliance.

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Question 82

Asking nonfinancial people to interpret periodic financial and accounting statements for all employees worsens organizational politics.

(True/False)

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Question 83

According to French and Raven's typology, threats of punishment and actual punishments give an individual reward power.

(True/False)

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Question 84

What can a manager do to keep organizational politics within reasonable bounds?

(Essay)

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Question 85

To keep organizational politics within reasonable bounds a manager should recognize and reward employees who get real results by using political games.

(True/False)

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Question 86

Employees seeking to avoid additional work, stress, burnout, or an unwanted transfer or promotion intentionally try to look bad at work.

(True/False)

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Question 87

According to French and Raven, _____ power exists when an individual obtains compliance through threatened or actual punishment.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 88

If the second party grudgingly agrees to the first party's proposal and needs a lot of prodding to satisfy the minimum requirements, the second party is said to be exhibiting:

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 89

Compare and contrast coalitions and networks.

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Question 90

You are a management consultant. A manager from Texaco asks you to summarize the best research evidence on the impact of French and Raven's five bases of power on job performance, job satisfaction, and turnover. Which of these would be a correct response?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 91

Which of the following powers focuses constructively on job performance?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 92

_____ is a hard influence tactic.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 93

Which of the following is true of authoritarian power?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 94

According to French and Raven, there are five bases of power.

(True/False)

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Question 95

_____ is the process of granting decision-making authority to subordinates.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 96

Exchange, coalition, and pressure tactics are examples of hard tactics.

(True/False)

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Question 97

Carl needs a day off from his work. But he is apprehensive that David, his manager will not grant the leave. Carl knows that David wants to shed a few kilos and has been hitting the gym for the past month. Before asking for the leave, Carl compliments David on his build and physique. It comes as no surprise to Carl that David grants him the leave! What kind of an influence tactic did Carl use?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 98

According to Randolph's empowerment plan:

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 99

The _____ influence tactic involves referring to friendship and loyalty when making a request.

(Multiple Choice)

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"Power in itself means nothing. I think power is the opportunity to really have an impact on your community." This statement reflects a preference for _____ power.

_____ power comes into play when one's personality becomes the reason for compliance.

Asking nonfinancial people to interpret periodic financial and accounting statements for all employees worsens organizational politics.

According to French and Raven's typology, threats of punishment and actual punishments give an individual reward power.

What can a manager do to keep organizational politics within reasonable bounds?

To keep organizational politics within reasonable bounds a manager should recognize and reward employees who get real results by using political games.

Employees seeking to avoid additional work, stress, burnout, or an unwanted transfer or promotion intentionally try to look bad at work.

According to French and Raven, _____ power exists when an individual obtains compliance through threatened or actual punishment.

If the second party grudgingly agrees to the first party's proposal and needs a lot of prodding to satisfy the minimum requirements, the second party is said to be exhibiting:

Compare and contrast coalitions and networks.

You are a management consultant. A manager from Texaco asks you to summarize the best research evidence on the impact of French and Raven's five bases of power on job performance, job satisfaction, and turnover. Which of these would be a correct response?

Which of the following powers focuses constructively on job performance?

_____ is a hard influence tactic.

Which of the following is true of authoritarian power?

According to French and Raven, there are five bases of power.

_____ is the process of granting decision-making authority to subordinates.

Exchange, coalition, and pressure tactics are examples of hard tactics.

According to Randolph's empowerment plan:

The _____ influence tactic involves referring to friendship and loyalty when making a request.

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