Question 1

Three domains of political activity in most organizations are social affiliation,hierarchical referrals,and rules and procedures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The rational model is characterized by centralized power and control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Although managers strive to use a rational approach,the political model prevails because each department has different interests it wants met and different goals it wants to achieve.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

What is the political model of behavior? Why does it prevail?

Accepted Answer

The opposite view of organizational proc

Question 5

Resources are always important to organizational survival.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

_____ is the ability of one person or department in an organization to influence other people to bring about desired outcomes.

Accepted Answer

A) Cooperation 
B) Collaboration 
C) Power 
D) Personal position 
A) Cooperation 
B) Collaboration 
C) Power 
D) Personal position

Question 7

Power is a tangible force in organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

People have authority in an organization because of:

Accepted Answer

A) the positions they hold. 
B) the skill and knowledge they possess. 
C) their personal characteristics. 
D) the resources they control. 
A) the positions they hold. 
B) the skill and knowledge they possess. 
C) their personal characteristics. 
D) the resources they control.

Question 9

Which of the following is true of teams and task forces in the context of conflicts?

Accepted Answer

A) They reduce conflict and enhance cooperation because they integrate people from different departments. 
B) They pursue only one group's outcomes and force the other group into submission. 
C) They do not function effectively when there is sequential interdependence between departments. 
D) They work well during confrontation, but not with negotiation among departments. 
A) They reduce conflict and enhance cooperation because they integrate people from different departments. 
B) They pursue only one group's outcomes and force the other group into submission. 
C) They do not function effectively when there is sequential interdependence between departments. 
D) They work well during confrontation, but not with negotiation among departments.

Question 10

John is a manager at Trespach Inc.His subordinates respect him,and several of them have made comments such as,"I want to be as good a manager as he is one day." He is highly respected and admired.John holds:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

The sources of intergroup conflict are:

Accepted Answer

A) goal incompatibility, differentiation, task interdependence, and limited resources. 
B) group creation, observable group differences, group disorientation, and commitment. 
C) frustration, power, work rotation, and authority. 
D) financial independence, organic structures, delegation, and insubordination. 
A) goal incompatibility, differentiation, task interdependence, and limited resources. 
B) group creation, observable group differences, group disorientation, and commitment. 
C) frustration, power, work rotation, and authority. 
D) financial independence, organic structures, delegation, and insubordination.

Question 12

Which of the following is true of the relationship between interdependence and conflicts between departments?

Accepted Answer

A) As interdependence increases, the potential for conflict increases. 
B) In case of pooled interdependence, the potential for conflict is high. 
C) Greater interdependence diminishes the potential for conflict. 
D) In case of reciprocal interdependence, the potential for conflict is minimal. 
A) As interdependence increases, the potential for conflict increases. 
B) In case of pooled interdependence, the potential for conflict is high. 
C) Greater interdependence diminishes the potential for conflict. 
D) In case of reciprocal interdependence, the potential for conflict is minimal.

Question 13

Briefly explain the rational model of behavior.

Accepted Answer

When goals are in alignment,there is lit

Question 14

_____ occurs when parties in conflict directly engage one another and try to work out theirdifferences.

Accepted Answer

A) Confrontation 
B) Negotiation 
C) Assimilation 
D) Competition 
A) Confrontation 
B) Negotiation 
C) Assimilation 
D) Competition

Question 15

What is network centrality? Explain it with an example.

Accepted Answer

Network centrality means being centrally

Question 16

Define politics and organizational politics.

Accepted Answer

Politics is the use of power to influenc

Question 17

Workplace mediation decreases conflicts because each side is allowed to present its version of the situation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following types of task interdependence has a minimal potential for conflict?

Accepted Answer

A) Pooled interdependence 
B) Sequential interdependence 
C) Reciprocal interdependence 
D) Round-robin interdependence 
A) Pooled interdependence 
B) Sequential interdependence 
C) Reciprocal interdependence 
D) Round-robin interdependence

Question 19

Discuss confrontation and negotiation.

Accepted Answer

Confrontation occurs when parties in con

Question 20

Managers strive to adopt political procedures but will find that rational model is needed to accomplish objectives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Three domains of political activity in most organizations are social affiliation,hierarchical referrals,and rules and procedures.

The rational model is characterized by centralized power and control.

Although managers strive to use a rational approach,the political model prevails because each department has different interests it wants met and different goals it wants to achieve.

What is the political model of behavior? Why does it prevail?

Resources are always important to organizational survival.

_____ is the ability of one person or department in an organization to influence other people to bring about desired outcomes.

Power is a tangible force in organizations.

People have authority in an organization because of:

Which of the following is true of teams and task forces in the context of conflicts?

John is a manager at Trespach Inc.His subordinates respect him,and several of them have made comments such as,"I want to be as good a manager as he is one day." He is highly respected and admired.John holds:

The sources of intergroup conflict are:

Which of the following is true of the relationship between interdependence and conflicts between departments?

Briefly explain the rational model of behavior.

_____ occurs when parties in conflict directly engage one another and try to work out theirdifferences.

What is network centrality? Explain it with an example.

Define politics and organizational politics.

Workplace mediation decreases conflicts because each side is allowed to present its version of the situation.

Which of the following types of task interdependence has a minimal potential for conflict?

Discuss confrontation and negotiation.

Managers strive to adopt political procedures but will find that rational model is needed to accomplish objectives.

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Exam 13: Conflict,Power,and Politics

Three domains of political activity in most organizations are social affiliation,hierarchical referrals,and rules and procedures.

The rational model is characterized by centralized power and control.

Although managers strive to use a rational approach,the political model prevails because each department has different interests it wants met and different goals it wants to achieve.

What is the political model of behavior? Why does it prevail?

Resources are always important to organizational survival.

_____ is the ability of one person or department in an organization to influence other people to bring about desired outcomes.

Power is a tangible force in organizations.

People have authority in an organization because of:

Which of the following is true of teams and task forces in the context of conflicts?

John is a manager at Trespach Inc.His subordinates respect him,and several of them have made comments such as,"I want to be as good a manager as he is one day." He is highly respected and admired.John holds:

The sources of intergroup conflict are:

Which of the following is true of the relationship between interdependence and conflicts between departments?

Briefly explain the rational model of behavior.

_____ occurs when parties in conflict directly engage one another and try to work out theirdifferences.

What is network centrality? Explain it with an example.

Define politics and organizational politics.

Workplace mediation decreases conflicts because each side is allowed to present its version of the situation.

Which of the following types of task interdependence has a minimal potential for conflict?

Discuss confrontation and negotiation.

Managers strive to adopt political procedures but will find that rational model is needed to accomplish objectives.

Organizations and Organization Theory

Strategy,Organization Design,and Effectiveness

Fundamentals of Organization Structure

the External Environment

Interorganizational Relationships

Designing Organizations for the International Environment

Manufacturing and Service Technologies

Using Information Technology for Control and Coordination

Organization Size,Life Cycle,and Decline

Organizational Culture and Ethical Values

Innovation and Change

Decision-making Processes

Filters