Exam 12: Power and Politics

The facts regarding the allocation of resource that lead to organisational politics are relatively clear and unambiguous.

VARIANT It is difficult to weigh the costs and benefits of a political action,but its ethicality is clear.

Dependency is decreased when the resource you control is:

Gerald knows that an understanding of dependency is central to understanding power in his organisation. When Gerald realises the supply of personnel is low relative to demand,individuals can negotiate compensation and benefit packages that are far more attractive than can those in occupations where there is an abundance of candidates.This is an example of:

________ research emphasises style,whereas research on ________ focuses on tactics for gaining compliance.

Gerald knows that an understanding of dependency is central to understanding power in his organisation. When Gerald discovers his dependency increased as his resources diminished,he learns _______________ plays a role in replenishing his supply.

Jerod is relatively new to Xenon Corporation and wants to make sure that he makes a good impression on his co-workers and supervisor.He agrees with the supervisor's opinion most of the time and is always doing nice things for him.Jerod makes sure that he associates with the 'right' people and is constantly complimenting others about their good work. When Jerod agrees with the supervisor's opinion most of the time to make a good impression,he is engaging in which of the following impression management techniques?

Defensive behaviour when you 'cover your rear' is termed 'playing safe'.

Sara is enforcing the firm's attendance policies and,as a formal procedure,is making notes in her employee's files when they are late to work.Sara is using ______________ power tactics.

Power,unlike leadership,focuses on downward influence patterns.

Which Impression management technique works best to remind your supervisor what a hard worker you are?

Which of the following is true concerning power?

What is political behaviour?

Thomas recognises that his firm is plagued by organisational politics.He is not good at playing games and instead frequently engages in defensive behaviours in order to protect himself and protect his interests. Thomas has decided that avoiding blame is his best defence.Which of the following behaviours are included in defensive behaviours termed 'avoiding blame'?

Sometimes people engage in political behaviours for no good reason.

One reacts to ________ power out of fear of the negative ramifications that might result if one fails to comply.

The scarcity-dependency relationship can be observed in supply/demand relationships between various occupational categories.

Legitimate power comes from an individual's unique characteristics.

James approaches his supervisor with data and a logical presentation supporting his request for additional personnel.He is using:

The more alternative job opportunities a person has,the less likely that individual is to risk illegitimate political actions.