Question 1

Leadership requires ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  congruence between the goals of the leader and those being led 
B)  focus on tactics for gaining compliance 
C)  a dependency of those being led on the leader 
D)  followers who share behavioral traits with their leaders 
E)  a dependency of the leader on those being led 
A)  congruence between the goals of the leader and those being led 
B)  focus on tactics for gaining compliance 
C)  a dependency of those being led on the leader 
D)  followers who share behavioral traits with their leaders 
E)  a dependency of the leader on those being led

Question 2

Describe the various organizational factors that are related to political behavior.

Accepted Answer

Political activity is probably more a fu

Question 3

What is the relationship between unethical politicking and impression management?

Accepted Answer

A)  Unethical politicking is always the result of impression management. 
B)  Impression management may be the motive for unethical politicking. 
C)  Impression management usually causes someone to unethically politick. 
D)  Unethical politicking and impression management go hand in hand. 
E)  There is no relationship between unethical politicking and impression management. 
A)  Unethical politicking is always the result of impression management. 
B)  Impression management may be the motive for unethical politicking. 
C)  Impression management usually causes someone to unethically politick. 
D)  Unethical politicking and impression management go hand in hand. 
E)  There is no relationship between unethical politicking and impression management.

Question 4

You know that the vice-president has the authority to accept or reject your report. This is part of his ________ power.

Accepted Answer

A)  reward 
B)  coercive 
C)  expert 
D)  legitimate 
E)  personal 
A)  reward 
B)  coercive 
C)  expert 
D)  legitimate 
E)  personal

Question 5

Vivian has not been handling one portion of her duties in a satisfactory manner. As a result, her manager threatens to withhold her promotion. Which power tactic is being used by Vivian's manager?

Accepted Answer

A)  exchange 
B)  ingratiation 
C)  pressure 
D)  personal appeals 
E)  inspirational appeals 
A)  exchange 
B)  ingratiation 
C)  pressure 
D)  personal appeals 
E)  inspirational appeals

Question 6

________ is the only power tactic that is effective for exerting upward influence, downward influence, and lateral influence.

Accepted Answer

A)  Legitimacy 
B)  Exchange 
C)  Ingratiation 
D)  Pressure 
E)  Rational persuasion 
A)  Legitimacy 
B)  Exchange 
C)  Ingratiation 
D)  Pressure 
E)  Rational persuasion

Question 7

If an individual ________, then he is less likely to engage in illegitimate political behavior.

Accepted Answer

A)  has invested a lot in the organization in terms of time and efforts 
B)  possesses a scarce skill or knowledge 
C)  has influential contacts outside the organization 
D)  does not expect any future benefits from the organization 
E)  has an external locus of control 
A)  has invested a lot in the organization in terms of time and efforts 
B)  possesses a scarce skill or knowledge 
C)  has influential contacts outside the organization 
D)  does not expect any future benefits from the organization 
E)  has an external locus of control

Question 8

Which of the following statements is true regarding legitimate power?

Accepted Answer

A)  Legitimate power develops out of admiration of another and a desire to be like that person. 
B)  Legitimate power comes from an individual's unique characteristics. 
C)  Legitimate power is broader than the power to coerce and reward. 
D)  Celebrities who endorse products in commercials wield legitimate power over people. 
E)  Legitimate power is a type of personal power. 
A)  Legitimate power develops out of admiration of another and a desire to be like that person. 
B)  Legitimate power comes from an individual's unique characteristics. 
C)  Legitimate power is broader than the power to coerce and reward. 
D)  Celebrities who endorse products in commercials wield legitimate power over people. 
E)  Legitimate power is a type of personal power.

Question 9

Larry can assign Oliver work activities that Oliver finds unpleasant. Larry possesses ________ power over Oliver.

Accepted Answer

A)  reward 
B)  expert 
C)  legitimate 
D)  coercive 
E)  referent 
A)  reward 
B)  expert 
C)  legitimate 
D)  coercive 
E)  referent

Question 10

Rational persuasion is the only power tactic that is effective across all organizational levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

________ occurs when people within organizations use whatever influence they can to taint the facts to support their goals and interests.

Accepted Answer

A)  Legitimate political behavior 
B)  Politicking 
C)  Illegitimate political behavior 
D)  Sabotage 
E)  Whistle-blowing 
A)  Legitimate political behavior 
B)  Politicking 
C)  Illegitimate political behavior 
D)  Sabotage 
E)  Whistle-blowing

Question 12

Legitimate power is based on ________ in the organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  the ability to provide rewards 
B)  interpersonal trust 
C)  structural position 
D)  expert knowledge 
E)  respect and admiration 
A)  the ability to provide rewards 
B)  interpersonal trust 
C)  structural position 
D)  expert knowledge 
E)  respect and admiration

Question 13

Which of the five sources of power is most likely to negatively affect an employee's job satisfaction?

Accepted Answer

A)  reward 
B)  legitimate 
C)  coercive 
D)  expert 
E)  referent 
A)  reward 
B)  legitimate 
C)  coercive 
D)  expert 
E)  referent

Question 14

Leadership focuses on the lateral and upward influence patterns.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Unlike power, leadership requires a significant degree of goal compatibility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following power tactics involves increasing the target's support by involving him or her in decision making?

Accepted Answer

A)  personal appeals 
B)  exchange 
C)  consultation 
D)  ingratiation 
E)  pressure 
A)  personal appeals 
B)  exchange 
C)  consultation 
D)  ingratiation 
E)  pressure

Question 17

Which of the following types of power is most likely to be negatively related to employee satisfaction and commitment?

Accepted Answer

A)  expert power 
B)  reward power 
C)  legitimate power 
D)  coercive power 
E)  referent power 
A)  expert power 
B)  reward power 
C)  legitimate power 
D)  coercive power 
E)  referent power

Question 18

The two general groupings of power are ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  informational and personal 
B)  formal and informal 
C)  informal and legitimate 
D)  personal and formal 
E)  direct and indirect 
A)  informational and personal 
B)  formal and informal 
C)  informal and legitimate 
D)  personal and formal 
E)  direct and indirect

Question 19

The more organizations use objective criteria in the appraisal, the greater the likelihood that an employee can get away with politicking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What is impression management? Who is more likely to engage in impression management?

Accepted Answer

The process by which individuals attempt

Leadership requires ________.

Describe the various organizational factors that are related to political behavior.

What is the relationship between unethical politicking and impression management?

You know that the vice-president has the authority to accept or reject your report. This is part of his ________ power.

Vivian has not been handling one portion of her duties in a satisfactory manner. As a result, her manager threatens to withhold her promotion. Which power tactic is being used by Vivian's manager?

________ is the only power tactic that is effective for exerting upward influence, downward influence, and lateral influence.

If an individual ________, then he is less likely to engage in illegitimate political behavior.

Which of the following statements is true regarding legitimate power?

Larry can assign Oliver work activities that Oliver finds unpleasant. Larry possesses ________ power over Oliver.

Rational persuasion is the only power tactic that is effective across all organizational levels.

________ occurs when people within organizations use whatever influence they can to taint the facts to support their goals and interests.

Legitimate power is based on ________ in the organization.

Which of the five sources of power is most likely to negatively affect an employee's job satisfaction?

Leadership focuses on the lateral and upward influence patterns.

Unlike power, leadership requires a significant degree of goal compatibility.

Which of the following power tactics involves increasing the target's support by involving him or her in decision making?

Which of the following types of power is most likely to be negatively related to employee satisfaction and commitment?

The two general groupings of power are ________.

The more organizations use objective criteria in the appraisal, the greater the likelihood that an employee can get away with politicking.

What is impression management? Who is more likely to engage in impression management?

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Communication

Leadership

Conflict and Negotiation

Foundations of Organization Structure

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Exam 13: Power and Politics

Leadership requires ________.

Describe the various organizational factors that are related to political behavior.

What is the relationship between unethical politicking and impression management?

You know that the vice-president has the authority to accept or reject your report. This is part of his ________ power.

Vivian has not been handling one portion of her duties in a satisfactory manner. As a result, her manager threatens to withhold her promotion. Which power tactic is being used by Vivian's manager?

________ is the only power tactic that is effective for exerting upward influence, downward influence, and lateral influence.

If an individual ________, then he is less likely to engage in illegitimate political behavior.

Which of the following statements is true regarding legitimate power?

Larry can assign Oliver work activities that Oliver finds unpleasant. Larry possesses ________ power over Oliver.

Rational persuasion is the only power tactic that is effective across all organizational levels.

________ occurs when people within organizations use whatever influence they can to taint the facts to support their goals and interests.

Legitimate power is based on ________ in the organization.

Which of the five sources of power is most likely to negatively affect an employee's job satisfaction?

Leadership focuses on the lateral and upward influence patterns.

Unlike power, leadership requires a significant degree of goal compatibility.

Which of the following power tactics involves increasing the target's support by involving him or her in decision making?

Which of the following types of power is most likely to be negatively related to employee satisfaction and commitment?

The two general groupings of power are ________.

The more organizations use objective criteria in the appraisal, the greater the likelihood that an employee can get away with politicking.

What is impression management? Who is more likely to engage in impression management?

What Is Organizational Behavior

Diversity in Organizations

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Emotions and Moods

Personality and Values

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Motivation Concepts

Motivation: From Concepts to Applications

Foundations of Group Behavior

Understanding Work Teams

Communication

Leadership

Conflict and Negotiation

Foundations of Organization Structure

Organizational Culture

Organizational Change and Stress Management

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