Question 1

In the context of political action and subunit power,__________ linkages involve contacts with units that are established to help with problems.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the context of political action and...

Question 2

__________ is the ability to control another's behavior because the person wants to identify with the power source.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ is the ability to control another's...

Question 3

When employees believe the organization has not delivered on its implicit promises,in addition to disobedience,there is more loyalty,lower turnover intentions,and high job satisfaction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Coercive power is the extent to which a manager can use extrinsic and intrinsic rewards to control other people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What type of power does a manager exercise when he or she offers pay raises,bonuses,special assignments,or compliments as incentives to subordinates?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

__________ power is the extent to which a manager can deny desired rewards or administer punishments to control other people.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ power is the extent to which...

Question 7

__________ is the extent to which a manager can use extrinsic and intrinsic rewards to control other people.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ is the extent to which a...

Question 8

When a boss would like a subordinate to do something outside the zone of indifference,the manager must attempt to enlarge the zone to accommodate additional behaviors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

When embarking on an empowerment program,management needs to recognize the current zone of indifference and systematically move to contract it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The essence of power is __________.

Accepted Answer

A) personal desire 
B) the ability to provide support 
C) a distinguished reputation 
D) control over the behavior of others 
E) having a Machiavellian personality. 
A) personal desire 
B) the ability to provide support 
C) a distinguished reputation 
D) control over the behavior of others 
E) having a Machiavellian personality.

Question 11

In leading his work team on any project,Mike and the team members will typically discuss the project goals and the best way to achieve those goals.Which form of personal power is Mike using?

Accepted Answer

A) Process power 
B) Expert power 
C) Referent power 
D) Rational persuasion 
E) Information power 
A) Process power 
B) Expert power 
C) Referent power 
D) Rational persuasion 
E) Information power

Question 12

All of the following are types of position power EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) reward power. 
B) coercive power. 
C) legitimate power. 
D) statutory power. 
E) information power. 
A) reward power. 
B) coercive power. 
C) legitimate power. 
D) statutory power. 
E) information power.

Question 13

The four bases of personal power are __________,__________,__________,and __________.

Accepted Answer

A) legitimate; expert; information; referent 
B) coercive; expert; reward; rational persuasion 
C) reward; process; rational persuasion; coalitions 
D) referent; reward; legitimate; expert 
E) expert; rational persuasion; referent; coalitions 
A) legitimate; expert; information; referent 
B) coercive; expert; reward; rational persuasion 
C) reward; process; rational persuasion; coalitions 
D) referent; reward; legitimate; expert 
E) expert; rational persuasion; referent; coalitions

Question 14

The __________ is an unwritten set of expectations about a person's exchange of inducements and contributions with an organization.

Accepted Answer

A) psychological contract 
B) zone of indifference 
C) political agreement 
D) rational persuasion 
E) interorganizational pact 
A) psychological contract 
B) zone of indifference 
C) political agreement 
D) rational persuasion 
E) interorganizational pact

Question 15

Downward influence generally includes mobilization of both position and personal power sources,whereas upward influence is more likely to draw on personal power.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Nelson Mandela used his personal and position as president of South Africa to help transform a whole society using a rugby team.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Referent power is the ability to control another's behavior because of the individual's desire to identify with the power source.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which statement about political forecasting is false? Managers can attempt to forecast future political actions by __________.

Accepted Answer

A) placing themselves in the position of other persons involved in critical decisions or events 
B) examining the benefits for all concerned parties with respect to each decision and action 
C) considering the costs to all involved parties regarding each decision and action 
D) spontaneously taking action with little thought 
E) framing the situation in the context of a political payoff matrix 
A) placing themselves in the position of other persons involved in critical decisions or events 
B) examining the benefits for all concerned parties with respect to each decision and action 
C) considering the costs to all involved parties regarding each decision and action 
D) spontaneously taking action with little thought 
E) framing the situation in the context of a political payoff matrix

Question 19

__________ argued that subordinates accept or follow directives from a boss only under special circumstances.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ argued that subordinates accept or follow...

Question 20

Ralph makes it a point to always offer help in technical areas in which he is skilled and knowledgeable.His subordinates trust his judgment,and form one of the most productive units in the company.What type of power is Ralph exerting?

Accepted Answer

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

In the context of political action and subunit power,__________ linkages involve contacts with units that are established to help with problems.

__________ is the ability to control another's behavior because the person wants to identify with the power source.

When employees believe the organization has not delivered on its implicit promises,in addition to disobedience,there is more loyalty,lower turnover intentions,and high job satisfaction.

Coercive power is the extent to which a manager can use extrinsic and intrinsic rewards to control other people.

What type of power does a manager exercise when he or she offers pay raises,bonuses,special assignments,or compliments as incentives to subordinates?

__________ power is the extent to which a manager can deny desired rewards or administer punishments to control other people.

__________ is the extent to which a manager can use extrinsic and intrinsic rewards to control other people.

When a boss would like a subordinate to do something outside the zone of indifference,the manager must attempt to enlarge the zone to accommodate additional behaviors.

When embarking on an empowerment program,management needs to recognize the current zone of indifference and systematically move to contract it.

The essence of power is __________.

In leading his work team on any project,Mike and the team members will typically discuss the project goals and the best way to achieve those goals.Which form of personal power is Mike using?

All of the following are types of position power EXCEPT:

The four bases of personal power are ,,,and .

The __________ is an unwritten set of expectations about a person's exchange of inducements and contributions with an organization.

Downward influence generally includes mobilization of both position and personal power sources,whereas upward influence is more likely to draw on personal power.

Nelson Mandela used his personal and position as president of South Africa to help transform a whole society using a rugby team.

Referent power is the ability to control another's behavior because of the individual's desire to identify with the power source.

Which statement about political forecasting is false? Managers can attempt to forecast future political actions by __________.

__________ argued that subordinates accept or follow directives from a boss only under special circumstances.

Ralph makes it a point to always offer help in technical areas in which he is skilled and knowledgeable.His subordinates trust his judgment,and form one of the most productive units in the company.What type of power is Ralph exerting?

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Exam 12: Power and Politics

In the context of political action and subunit power,__________ linkages involve contacts with units that are established to help with problems.

__________ is the ability to control another's behavior because the person wants to identify with the power source.

When employees believe the organization has not delivered on its implicit promises,in addition to disobedience,there is more loyalty,lower turnover intentions,and high job satisfaction.

Coercive power is the extent to which a manager can use extrinsic and intrinsic rewards to control other people.

What type of power does a manager exercise when he or she offers pay raises,bonuses,special assignments,or compliments as incentives to subordinates?

__________ power is the extent to which a manager can deny desired rewards or administer punishments to control other people.

__________ is the extent to which a manager can use extrinsic and intrinsic rewards to control other people.

When a boss would like a subordinate to do something outside the zone of indifference,the manager must attempt to enlarge the zone to accommodate additional behaviors.

When embarking on an empowerment program,management needs to recognize the current zone of indifference and systematically move to contract it.

The essence of power is __________.

In leading his work team on any project,Mike and the team members will typically discuss the project goals and the best way to achieve those goals.Which form of personal power is Mike using?

All of the following are types of position power EXCEPT:

The four bases of personal power are __________,__________,__________,and __________.

The __________ is an unwritten set of expectations about a person's exchange of inducements and contributions with an organization.

Downward influence generally includes mobilization of both position and personal power sources,whereas upward influence is more likely to draw on personal power.

Nelson Mandela used his personal and position as president of South Africa to help transform a whole society using a rugby team.

Referent power is the ability to control another's behavior because of the individual's desire to identify with the power source.

Which statement about political forecasting is false? Managers can attempt to forecast future political actions by __________.

__________ argued that subordinates accept or follow directives from a boss only under special circumstances.

Ralph makes it a point to always offer help in technical areas in which he is skilled and knowledgeable.His subordinates trust his judgment,and form one of the most productive units in the company.What type of power is Ralph exerting?

Introducing Organizational Behavior

Individual Differences,Values,and Diversity

Emotions,Attitudes,and Job Satisfaction

Perception,Attribution,and Learning

Motivation and Performance

Teams in Organizations

Teamwork and Team Performance

Decision-Making and Creativity

Conflict and Negotiation

Communication and Collaboration

Leadership Essentials

Leadership Challenges and Organizational Change

Organizational Culture and Innovation

Organizational Goals and Structures

Strategy,Technology,and Organizational Design

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The four bases of personal power are ,,,and .