Exam 13: Power and Politics

Jerrod is relatively new to Xenon Corporation and wants to make sure that he makes a good impression on his coworkers and supervisor. He agrees with the supervisor's opinion most of the time and constantly compliments others about their good work. -Unlike power, leadership requires a significant degree of goal compatibility.

Contrast leadership and power.

When the power tactic of ________ works, it's generally downward only.

The most important factor leading to politics within organizations is the realization that most of the "facts" used to allocate the limited resources are not open to interpretation.

Unlike leadership research, research on power tends to focus on ________.

You're more likely to be effective if you begin with "harder" tactics and move to "softer" tactics only if the harder tactics fail.

Expert power is the opposite of coercive power.

Explain, with example, the assertive impression management techniques.

Jerrod is relatively new to Xenon Corporation and wants to make sure that he makes a good impression on his coworkers and supervisor. He agrees with the supervisor's opinion most of the time and constantly compliments others about their good work. -Jerrod is attempting to use ________.

At the organizational level, if Jenn can dismiss, suspend, or demote Polene, assuming Polene values his or her job. Jenn has ________ power over Polene.

________ power is based on identification with a person who has desirable resources or personal traits.

________ power is based on the fear of the negative results from failing to comply.

Whistle-blowing is considered legitimate political behavior.

John is good with numbers, but he wasn't sure what he wanted to study in college. During his senior year in high school he had a math teacher, Mr. Roury. John liked his teaching style and got interested in numbers. He also joined the Math Club to spend more time with Mr. Roury. As a result, John went on to study math and later engineering in college, and today tells his kids that he owes his career to Mr. Roury. Mr. Roury exhibited ________ power over John.

Political behaviors usually ________.

People especially likely to comply with soft power tactics tend to be more reflective and have greater desire for control.

Your colleagues at work are constantly talking about the vice-president in your region. He is perceived throughout the organization as a ruthless man who is not to be antagonized. It is necessary for you to bring him a report, and you are very nervous about having to deal with him. -Your immediate supervisor is a nice person. He helps you solve your problems and gives valuable advice. You admire your supervisor and aspire to become like him. The power that your supervisor possesses over you is known as ________ power.

Which of the following defensive behaviors is demonstrated by individuals who develop explanations and documentation to lessen their responsibility for negative outcomes?

Power does not require goal compatibility.

Employees exhibiting which of the following traits are more likely to engage in political behavior?