Question 1

The control over recognition,interesting assignments and preferred work shifts are examples of ________ power.

Accepted Answer

A) positive reinforcement 
B) coercive 
C) reward 
D) persuasive 
A) positive reinforcement 
B) coercive 
C) reward 
D) persuasive

Question 2

It is not possible for a subordinate to sexually harass his or her supervisor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Maggie makes notes in her journal throughout the day,documenting every action,phone call and meeting.Maggie is engaging in this behaviour as a means of:

Accepted Answer

A) avoiding blame. 
B) overconforming. 
C) avoiding action. 
D) preventing change. 
A) avoiding blame. 
B) overconforming. 
C) avoiding action. 
D) preventing change.

Question 4

A product which is difficult to replace is:

Accepted Answer

A) scarce. 
B) non-substitutable. 
C) valuable. 
D) important. 
A) scarce. 
B) non-substitutable. 
C) valuable. 
D) important.

Question 5

Power is increased by possession of something that is plentiful and easily available.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

You are more likely to be effective if you begin with 'softer' tactics that rely on personal power.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Even though a manager may be unaware that an employee is being sexually harassed,that manager and the organisation can still be held responsible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What organisational factors are related to political behaviour?

Accepted Answer

Political activity is probably more a fu

Question 9

________ power comes from an individual's unique characteristics.

Accepted Answer

A) Expert 
B) Personal 
C) Legitimate 
D) Reward 
A) Expert 
B) Personal 
C) Legitimate 
D) Reward

Question 10

________ requires some congruence between the goals of the leader and those being led.

Accepted Answer

A) Communication 
B) Information 
C) Power 
D) Leadership 
A) Communication 
B) Information 
C) Power 
D) Leadership

Question 11

The most important aspect of power is that it:

Accepted Answer

A) is counterproductive. 
B) tends to corrupt people. 
C) is a function of dependency. 
D) is needed to get things done in an organisation. 
A) is counterproductive. 
B) tends to corrupt people. 
C) is a function of dependency. 
D) is needed to get things done in an organisation.

Question 12

________ focuses on the downward influence of one's followers.

Accepted Answer

A) Information 
B) Leadership 
C) Power 
D) Communication 
A) Information 
B) Leadership 
C) Power 
D) Communication

The control over recognition,interesting assignments and preferred work shifts are examples of ________ power.

It is not possible for a subordinate to sexually harass his or her supervisor.

Maggie makes notes in her journal throughout the day,documenting every action,phone call and meeting.Maggie is engaging in this behaviour as a means of:

A product which is difficult to replace is:

Power is increased by possession of something that is plentiful and easily available.

You are more likely to be effective if you begin with 'softer' tactics that rely on personal power.

Even though a manager may be unaware that an employee is being sexually harassed,that manager and the organisation can still be held responsible.

What organisational factors are related to political behaviour?

________ power comes from an individual's unique characteristics.

________ requires some congruence between the goals of the leader and those being led.

The most important aspect of power is that it:

________ focuses on the downward influence of one's followers.

What Is Organisational Behaviour

The Individual

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Personality and Values

Emotions and Moods

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Motivation: From Concept to Application

Foundations of Group Behaviour

Understanding Work Teams

Communication

Leadership

Conflict and Negotiation

Foundations of Organisational Structure

Organisational Culture

Organisational Change and Stress Management

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Exam 12: Power and Politics

The control over recognition,interesting assignments and preferred work shifts are examples of ________ power.

It is not possible for a subordinate to sexually harass his or her supervisor.

Maggie makes notes in her journal throughout the day,documenting every action,phone call and meeting.Maggie is engaging in this behaviour as a means of:

A product which is difficult to replace is:

Power is increased by possession of something that is plentiful and easily available.

You are more likely to be effective if you begin with 'softer' tactics that rely on personal power.

Even though a manager may be unaware that an employee is being sexually harassed,that manager and the organisation can still be held responsible.

What organisational factors are related to political behaviour?

________ power comes from an individual's unique characteristics.

________ requires some congruence between the goals of the leader and those being led.

The most important aspect of power is that it:

________ focuses on the downward influence of one's followers.

What Is Organisational Behaviour

The Individual

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Personality and Values

Emotions and Moods

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Motivation: From Concept to Application

Foundations of Group Behaviour

Understanding Work Teams

Communication

Leadership

Conflict and Negotiation

Foundations of Organisational Structure

Organisational Culture

Organisational Change and Stress Management

Filters