Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Political activity is probably more a fu

Question 2

The opposite of coercive power is ________ power.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Which of the following types of power can be categorized as personal power?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Evidence indicates people in different countries tend to prefer different power tactics. Chinese managers prefer ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  rational persuasion 
B)  exchange 
C)  ingratiation 
D)  coalition 
E)  inspirational appeals 
A)  rational persuasion 
B)  exchange 
C)  ingratiation 
D)  coalition 
E)  inspirational appeals

Question 5

Which of the following factors encourages politicking?

Accepted Answer

A)  clear performance evaluation systems 
B)  role clarity 
C)  zero-sum reward allocation practices 
D)  increase in organizational resources 
E)  low pressures for performance 
A)  clear performance evaluation systems 
B)  role clarity 
C)  zero-sum reward allocation practices 
D)  increase in organizational resources 
E)  low pressures for performance

Question 6

Which of the following statements is true regarding effectiveness of power tactics in different countries?

Accepted Answer

A)  People from politically turbulent countries in the Middle East tend to be less willing to use aggressive political tactics in the workplace, than people from countries such as Great Britain or Switzerland. 
B)  United States managers tend to evaluate "gentle persuasion" tactics such as consultation and inspirational appeal as less effective than their Chinese counterparts. 
C)  In Israel, perception of organizational politics relates to decreased job satisfaction. 
D)  In countries that are more politically unstable, employees seem to demonstrate lower tolerance of intense political processes in the workplace. 
E)  Chinese managers prefer the influence tactic of rational persuasion. 
A)  People from politically turbulent countries in the Middle East tend to be less willing to use aggressive political tactics in the workplace, than people from countries such as Great Britain or Switzerland. 
B)  United States managers tend to evaluate "gentle persuasion" tactics such as consultation and inspirational appeal as less effective than their Chinese counterparts. 
C)  In Israel, perception of organizational politics relates to decreased job satisfaction. 
D)  In countries that are more politically unstable, employees seem to demonstrate lower tolerance of intense political processes in the workplace. 
E)  Chinese managers prefer the influence tactic of rational persuasion.

Question 7

People especially likely to comply with hard power tactics tend to be intrinsically motivated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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.
-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 9

People especially likely to comply with soft power tactics tend to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  be more action oriented 
B)  have greater desire for control 
C)  be extrinsically motivated 
D)  have low self-esteem 
E)  be more focused on getting along with others than with getting their own way 
A)  be more action oriented 
B)  have greater desire for control 
C)  be extrinsically motivated 
D)  have low self-esteem 
E)  be more focused on getting along with others than with getting their own way

Question 10

To avoid politicking during performance evaluations, an organization should ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  use subjective criteria 
B)  use democratic decision making 
C)  use a single outcome measure 
D)  use objective criteria 
E)  allow a long time lapse between the time of an action and its appraisal 
A)  use subjective criteria 
B)  use democratic decision making 
C)  use a single outcome measure 
D)  use objective criteria 
E)  allow a long time lapse between the time of an action and its appraisal

Question 11

Discuss the effectiveness of various influence tactics.

Accepted Answer

The effectiveness of some influence tact

Question 12

Describe, with example, the self-focused impression management techniques.

Accepted Answer

Self-promotion and enhancement are the t

Question 13

The power tactic of using flattery and creating goodwill before making a request is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  ingratiation 
B)  consultation 
C)  inspirational appeal 
D)  motivational appeal 
E)  affective appeal 
A)  ingratiation 
B)  consultation 
C)  inspirational appeal 
D)  motivational appeal 
E)  affective appeal

Question 14

Which of the following terms best represents a point of difference between power and leadership?

Accepted Answer

A)  control 
B)  potential 
C)  cognitive dissonance 
D)  goal compatibility 
E)  negative affect 
A)  control 
B)  potential 
C)  cognitive dissonance 
D)  goal compatibility 
E)  negative affect

Question 15

Power tactics are defined as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  approaches for influencing goal setting 
B)  techniques for translating power bases into specific action 
C)  strategies for gathering and maintaining support 
D)  characteristics of organizational structure 
E)  approaches for reducing conflict 
A)  approaches for influencing goal setting 
B)  techniques for translating power bases into specific action 
C)  strategies for gathering and maintaining support 
D)  characteristics of organizational structure 
E)  approaches for reducing conflict

Question 16

The power that the College Dean has been granted by the University over the faculty is referred to as ________ power.

Accepted Answer

A)  academic 
B)  positional 
C)  legitimate 
D)  referent 
E)  charismatic 
A)  academic 
B)  positional 
C)  legitimate 
D)  referent 
E)  charismatic

Question 17

Describe impression management (IM) techniques and the impact they have on interview success.

Accepted Answer

The process by which individuals attempt

Question 18

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 19

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 20

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

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

The opposite of coercive power is ________ power.

Which of the following types of power can be categorized as personal power?

Evidence indicates people in different countries tend to prefer different power tactics. Chinese managers prefer ________.

Which of the following factors encourages politicking?

Which of the following statements is true regarding effectiveness of power tactics in different countries?

People especially likely to comply with hard power tactics tend to be intrinsically motivated.

People especially likely to comply with soft power tactics tend to ________.

To avoid politicking during performance evaluations, an organization should ________.

Discuss the effectiveness of various influence tactics.

Describe, with example, the self-focused impression management techniques.

The power tactic of using flattery and creating goodwill before making a request is known as ________.

Which of the following terms best represents a point of difference between power and leadership?

Power tactics are defined as ________.

The power that the College Dean has been granted by the University over the faculty is referred to as ________ power.

Describe impression management (IM) techniques and the impact they have on interview success.

Which of the following statements is true regarding legitimate 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?

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

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 Organizational Structure

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Exam 13: Power and Politics

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

The opposite of coercive power is ________ power.

Which of the following types of power can be categorized as personal power?

Evidence indicates people in different countries tend to prefer different power tactics. Chinese managers prefer ________.

Which of the following factors encourages politicking?

Which of the following statements is true regarding effectiveness of power tactics in different countries?

People especially likely to comply with hard power tactics tend to be intrinsically motivated.

People especially likely to comply with soft power tactics tend to ________.

To avoid politicking during performance evaluations, an organization should ________.

Discuss the effectiveness of various influence tactics.

Describe, with example, the self-focused impression management techniques.

The power tactic of using flattery and creating goodwill before making a request is known as ________.

Which of the following terms best represents a point of difference between power and leadership?

Power tactics are defined as ________.

The power that the College Dean has been granted by the University over the faculty is referred to as ________ power.

Describe impression management (IM) techniques and the impact they have on interview success.

Which of the following statements is true regarding legitimate 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?

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

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 Organizational Structure

Organizational Culture

Organizational Change and Stress Management

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