Question 1

McClelland stated that personal power is primitive and has negative consequences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

For people to internalize,the agent must have referent power and in addition,be salient.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Explain the factors that influence the degree to which organizations are political rather than rational.

Accepted Answer

1.Resources - There is a direct relation

Question 4

An organization wishes to empower its employees by giving them the authority to make decisions and the resources to get them implemented.Which of the following outcomes can the organization expect?

Accepted Answer

A)  An increase in innovation 
B)  An unwillingness to cooperate 
C)  A decrease in the quality of work on account of increased responsibilities 
D)  Greater distrust 
A)  An increase in innovation 
B)  An unwillingness to cooperate 
C)  A decrease in the quality of work on account of increased responsibilities 
D)  Greater distrust

Question 5

In the United States,political candidates often receive donations from various organizations to support their campaigns.This is an example of a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  constituency building strategy. 
B)  information strategy. 
C)  financial incentive strategy. 
D)  executive-supervisor relations strategy. 
A)  constituency building strategy. 
B)  information strategy. 
C)  financial incentive strategy. 
D)  executive-supervisor relations strategy.

Question 6

Explain the concept of coercive power in operant learning terms.

Accepted Answer

The source of coercive power depends on

Question 7

When employees are given access to information as a vital part of their empowerment,their willingness to cooperate is enhanced.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Fabianism is a revolutionary approach to change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

_____ power does not depend on the relationships with others but rather on the position or role that the person holds.

Accepted Answer

A)  Referent 
B)  Reward 
C)  Expert 
D)  Legitimate 
A)  Referent 
B)  Reward 
C)  Expert 
D)  Legitimate

Question 10

Which of the following statements is true about influence?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is usually conceived of as being narrower in scope than power. 
B)  It is more closely associated with power than leadership. 
C)  It involves the ability to alter other people in general ways. 
D)  It is the right to manipulate others. 
A)  It is usually conceived of as being narrower in scope than power. 
B)  It is more closely associated with power than leadership. 
C)  It involves the ability to alter other people in general ways. 
D)  It is the right to manipulate others.

Question 11

To help overcome the negative impact that organizational politics can have on the ethics of an organization,it is important to role model political behaviors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

According to Pfeffer,power comes from being in the "right" place i.e.the place or position in the organization where the manager has:

Accepted Answer

A)  task interdependence. 
B)  political clout. 
C)  a limited span of control. 
D)  formal authority. 
A)  task interdependence. 
B)  political clout. 
C)  a limited span of control. 
D)  formal authority.

Question 13

Which of the following statements is true about reward power?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is based on the organization's ability to control resources and reward others. 
B)  The recipient holds the key to the source of power. 
C)  The manager must value the rewards. 
D)  Managers must really have the rewards to dispense. 
A)  It is based on the organization's ability to control resources and reward others. 
B)  The recipient holds the key to the source of power. 
C)  The manager must value the rewards. 
D)  Managers must really have the rewards to dispense.

Question 14

Power needs to be legitimate for it to be effective.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Dave is an administrator at a small law firm.As a part of his job description,Dave has to manage employee records which contain important data such as employment histories,contact information,and the like.What sort of power does Dave have?

Accepted Answer

A)  Expert power 
B)  Referent power 
C)  Information power 
D)  Reward power 
A)  Expert power 
B)  Referent power 
C)  Information power 
D)  Reward power

Question 16

Quid pro quo harassment is associated with:

Accepted Answer

A)  legitimate power. 
B)  coercive power. 
C)  information power. 
D)  referent power. 
A)  legitimate power. 
B)  coercive power. 
C)  information power. 
D)  referent power.

Question 17

The idea of this tactic is that allowing subordinates to participate and to have the expectation of shared decision-making may erode the power of the manager.

Accepted Answer

A)  Taking counsel with caution 
B)  Collecting and using IOUs 
C)  Progressing one step at a time 
D)  Being aware of resource dependence 
A)  Taking counsel with caution 
B)  Collecting and using IOUs 
C)  Progressing one step at a time 
D)  Being aware of resource dependence

Question 18

All of the following are characteristics of Kaizen and just do it principles adopted at Cummins Engine,EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  discarding conventional,fixed ideas about doing work. 
B)  thinking about why it cannot be done rather than how to do it. 
C)  questioning current practices. 
D)  correcting mistakes immediately. 
A)  discarding conventional,fixed ideas about doing work. 
B)  thinking about why it cannot be done rather than how to do it. 
C)  questioning current practices. 
D)  correcting mistakes immediately.

Question 19

To help overcome the negative impact that organizational politics can have on the ethics of an organization,firms must role model:

Accepted Answer

A)  coalition tactics. 
B)  the pursuit of self-interests. 
C)  ethical and nonpolitical behaviors. 
D)  the exercise of power. 
A)  coalition tactics. 
B)  the pursuit of self-interests. 
C)  ethical and nonpolitical behaviors. 
D)  the exercise of power.

Question 20

Which of the following scenarios is likely to be characterized by a high level of organizational politics?

Accepted Answer

A)  An organization that has substantial financial resources. 
B)  An organization whose decisions are made through consensus. 
C)  An organization operating in a stable external environment. 
D)  A planned organization development effort brought on by external forces. 
A)  An organization that has substantial financial resources. 
B)  An organization whose decisions are made through consensus. 
C)  An organization operating in a stable external environment. 
D)  A planned organization development effort brought on by external forces.

McClelland stated that personal power is primitive and has negative consequences.

For people to internalize,the agent must have referent power and in addition,be salient.

Explain the factors that influence the degree to which organizations are political rather than rational.

An organization wishes to empower its employees by giving them the authority to make decisions and the resources to get them implemented.Which of the following outcomes can the organization expect?

In the United States,political candidates often receive donations from various organizations to support their campaigns.This is an example of a(n):

Explain the concept of coercive power in operant learning terms.

When employees are given access to information as a vital part of their empowerment,their willingness to cooperate is enhanced.

Fabianism is a revolutionary approach to change.

_____ power does not depend on the relationships with others but rather on the position or role that the person holds.

Which of the following statements is true about influence?

To help overcome the negative impact that organizational politics can have on the ethics of an organization,it is important to role model political behaviors.

According to Pfeffer,power comes from being in the "right" place i.e.the place or position in the organization where the manager has:

Which of the following statements is true about reward power?

Power needs to be legitimate for it to be effective.

Dave is an administrator at a small law firm.As a part of his job description,Dave has to manage employee records which contain important data such as employment histories,contact information,and the like.What sort of power does Dave have?

Quid pro quo harassment is associated with:

The idea of this tactic is that allowing subordinates to participate and to have the expectation of shared decision-making may erode the power of the manager.

All of the following are characteristics of Kaizen and just do it principles adopted at Cummins Engine,EXCEPT:

To help overcome the negative impact that organizational politics can have on the ethics of an organization,firms must role model:

Which of the following scenarios is likely to be characterized by a high level of organizational politics?

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Personality,perception,and Employee Attitudes

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Exam 10: Power and Politics

McClelland stated that personal power is primitive and has negative consequences.

For people to internalize,the agent must have referent power and in addition,be salient.

Explain the factors that influence the degree to which organizations are political rather than rational.

An organization wishes to empower its employees by giving them the authority to make decisions and the resources to get them implemented.Which of the following outcomes can the organization expect?

In the United States,political candidates often receive donations from various organizations to support their campaigns.This is an example of a(n):

Explain the concept of coercive power in operant learning terms.

When employees are given access to information as a vital part of their empowerment,their willingness to cooperate is enhanced.

Fabianism is a revolutionary approach to change.

_____ power does not depend on the relationships with others but rather on the position or role that the person holds.

Which of the following statements is true about influence?

To help overcome the negative impact that organizational politics can have on the ethics of an organization,it is important to role model political behaviors.

According to Pfeffer,power comes from being in the "right" place i.e.the place or position in the organization where the manager has:

Which of the following statements is true about reward power?

Power needs to be legitimate for it to be effective.

Dave is an administrator at a small law firm.As a part of his job description,Dave has to manage employee records which contain important data such as employment histories,contact information,and the like.What sort of power does Dave have?

Quid pro quo harassment is associated with:

The idea of this tactic is that allowing subordinates to participate and to have the expectation of shared decision-making may erode the power of the manager.

All of the following are characteristics of Kaizen and just do it principles adopted at Cummins Engine,EXCEPT:

To help overcome the negative impact that organizational politics can have on the ethics of an organization,firms must role model:

Which of the following scenarios is likely to be characterized by a high level of organizational politics?

Introduction to Organizational Behavior: an Evidence-Based Approach

Environmental Context: Globalization, diversity, and Ethics

Organizational Context: Design and Culture

Organizational Context: Reward Systems

Personality,perception,and Employee Attitudes

Motivational Needs,processes,and Applications

Positive Organizational Behavior and Psychological Capital

Communication and Decision Making

Stress and Conflict

Groups and Teams

Behavioral Performance Management

Effective Leadership Processes

Great Leaders: an Evidenced-Based Approach

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