Exam 12: Power and Politics

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?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 61

A person who highlights his or her best qualities and calls attention to his or her achievements is using the impression management technique of:

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 62

Individuals who only take on projects with a high probability of success and have risky decisions approved by superiors are using which of the following defensive behaviours?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 63

The process by which individuals attempt to control the impression others form of them is called 'impression management'.

(True/False)

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Question 64

When an employee blames his or her computer for not having a work project submitted on time,that individual is using the defensive behaviour of playing dumb.

(True/False)

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Question 65

Sophie is agreeing with her boss,but she is being insincere.Sophie is attempting to use the impression management technique known as:

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 66

Politics flourish when the facts are able to speak for themselves.

(True/False)

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Question 67

Individualistic cultures such as Australia and New Zealand tend to engage in more self-enhancement behaviours than individuals in more collectivistic Eastern cultures.

(True/False)

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Question 68

Ian is a manager within his organisation.When sending his staff on training courses,Ian always ensures that the training programs are compatible with the interests and career paths of his employees. In this scenario,Ian's actions would be most similar to:

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 69

Politicking by top management gives permission to those lower in the organisation to play politics by implying that such behaviour is acceptable.

(True/False)

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Question 70

Subtle forms of sexual harassment include unwanted looks and off-colour jokes.

(True/False)

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Question 71

To create dependency,the thing you control must be perceived as being important.

(True/False)

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Question 72

Reactive and protective behaviours to avoid action,blame,or change are termed:

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 73

List and discuss the bases of formal power.

(Essay)

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Question 74

Most studies confirm that the concept of power is central to understanding sexual harassment.

(True/False)

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Question 75

Political behaviour is one way to react to limited resources.

(True/False)

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Question 76

Ingratiation is positively related to performance ratings,meaning that those who ingratiate with their supervisors get higher performance evaluations.

(True/False)

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Question 77

A person can have power over you only if he or she controls something you desire.

(True/False)

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Question 78

Low self-monitors follow the implied rules of impression management.

(True/False)

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Question 79

Ways in which individuals translate power bases into specific actions are termed 'coalitions'.

(True/False)

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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?

A person who highlights his or her best qualities and calls attention to his or her achievements is using the impression management technique of:

Individuals who only take on projects with a high probability of success and have risky decisions approved by superiors are using which of the following defensive behaviours?

The process by which individuals attempt to control the impression others form of them is called 'impression management'.

When an employee blames his or her computer for not having a work project submitted on time,that individual is using the defensive behaviour of playing dumb.

Sophie is agreeing with her boss,but she is being insincere.Sophie is attempting to use the impression management technique known as:

Politics flourish when the facts are able to speak for themselves.

Individualistic cultures such as Australia and New Zealand tend to engage in more self-enhancement behaviours than individuals in more collectivistic Eastern cultures.

Ian is a manager within his organisation.When sending his staff on training courses,Ian always ensures that the training programs are compatible with the interests and career paths of his employees. In this scenario,Ian's actions would be most similar to:

Politicking by top management gives permission to those lower in the organisation to play politics by implying that such behaviour is acceptable.

Subtle forms of sexual harassment include unwanted looks and off-colour jokes.

To create dependency,the thing you control must be perceived as being important.

Reactive and protective behaviours to avoid action,blame,or change are termed:

List and discuss the bases of formal power.

Most studies confirm that the concept of power is central to understanding sexual harassment.

Political behaviour is one way to react to limited resources.

Ingratiation is positively related to performance ratings,meaning that those who ingratiate with their supervisors get higher performance evaluations.

A person can have power over you only if he or she controls something you desire.

Low self-monitors follow the implied rules of impression management.

Ways in which individuals translate power bases into specific actions are termed 'coalitions'.

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