Question 1

When employees in organisations convert their power into action,we describe them as being engaged in politics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The organisational culture in which a person works will have a bearing on which tactics are considered appropriate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

If you can make people dependent upon you,your power is increased.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Sexual harassment has a negative impact on the work environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What are some of the individual factors that are related to political behaviour?

Accepted Answer

At the individual level,researchers have

Question 6

The power tactic that influences in all three directions,upwardly,downwardly and laterally,is:

Accepted Answer

A) ingratiation. 
B) pressure. 
C) rational persuasion. 
D) friendliness. 
A) ingratiation. 
B) pressure. 
C) rational persuasion. 
D) friendliness.

Question 7

If your supervisor has the final decision on who will make the presentation,she has:

Accepted Answer

A) a means of reaching the groups goals. 
B) tactics for gaining compliance. 
C) power over you and your co-workers. 
D) focused on lateral influence. 
A) a means of reaching the groups goals. 
B) tactics for gaining compliance. 
C) power over you and your co-workers. 
D) focused on lateral influence.

Question 8

A famous AFL player's power to influence your buying behaviour through commercial endorsements is based on his expertise at leading a football team and his ability to kick a football.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

An example of an unequal power relationship is the supervisor-employee dyad.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Almost all the conclusions on employee reactions to organisational politics are based on studies conducted in North America.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Why is ethics an important consideration in behaving politically?

Accepted Answer

Politicking is not always the best path

Question 12

People who are most likely to respond positively with soft power tactics tend to be more reflective and have high self-esteem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

________ power is based on identification with a person who has desirable resources or personal traits.

Accepted Answer

A) Legitimate 
B) Coercive 
C) Expert 
D) Referent 
A) Legitimate 
B) Coercive 
C) Expert 
D) Referent

Question 14

Employees with an external locus of control are more likely to engage in political behaviour.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Mason is rationalising his actions to his supervisor in an effort to get out of trouble.It is likely Mason will succeed because he is:

Accepted Answer

A) articulate and persuasive. 
B) powerful and manipulative. 
C) equitable and just. 
D) making a favourable impression. 
A) articulate and persuasive. 
B) powerful and manipulative. 
C) equitable and just. 
D) making a favourable impression.

Question 16

____________ is the ability to influence others in such a way as to enhance one's objectives.

Accepted Answer

A) Political skill 
B) Power 
C) Dependency 
D) Power tactics 
A) Political skill 
B) Power 
C) Dependency 
D) Power tactics

Question 17

Your colleagues at work are constantly talking about the company's vice president.He is feared throughout the organisation as a ruthless man who is not to be antagonised.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) legitimate 
B) expert 
C) reward 
D) coercive 
A) legitimate 
B) expert 
C) reward 
D) coercive

Question 18

Marie's supervisor embarrasses her by constantly telling sexual jokes and by making sexual comments.Marie was shocked when she observed that he had sexually explicit material on his computer screen during working hours.Although he has never directly asked her to sleep with him,she feels threatened and is so uncomfortable that it is difficult for her to do her job. One basic problem in this situation is:

Accepted Answer

A) Marie's perception is probably very different from her supervisor's. 
B) Marie's clothes are probably too suggestive. 
C) there is an unequal power relationship between Marie and her supervisor. 
D) this is clearly not sexual harassment because he has not requested that she give him sexual favours. 
A) Marie's perception is probably very different from her supervisor's. 
B) Marie's clothes are probably too suggestive. 
C) there is an unequal power relationship between Marie and her supervisor. 
D) this is clearly not sexual harassment because he has not requested that she give him sexual favours.

Question 19

If A can assign B tasks that A knows is unpleasant,A possesses coercive power over B.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The opposite of coercive power is ________ power.

Accepted Answer

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

When employees in organisations convert their power into action,we describe them as being engaged in politics.

The organisational culture in which a person works will have a bearing on which tactics are considered appropriate.

If you can make people dependent upon you,your power is increased.

Sexual harassment has a negative impact on the work environment.

What are some of the individual factors that are related to political behaviour?

The power tactic that influences in all three directions,upwardly,downwardly and laterally,is:

If your supervisor has the final decision on who will make the presentation,she has:

A famous AFL player's power to influence your buying behaviour through commercial endorsements is based on his expertise at leading a football team and his ability to kick a football.

An example of an unequal power relationship is the supervisor-employee dyad.

Almost all the conclusions on employee reactions to organisational politics are based on studies conducted in North America.

Why is ethics an important consideration in behaving politically?

People who are most likely to respond positively with soft power tactics tend to be more reflective and have high self-esteem.

________ power is based on identification with a person who has desirable resources or personal traits.

Employees with an external locus of control are more likely to engage in political behaviour.

Mason is rationalising his actions to his supervisor in an effort to get out of trouble.It is likely Mason will succeed because he is:

____________ is the ability to influence others in such a way as to enhance one's objectives.

If A can assign B tasks that A knows is unpleasant,A possesses coercive power over B.

The opposite of coercive power is ________ power.

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

When employees in organisations convert their power into action,we describe them as being engaged in politics.

The organisational culture in which a person works will have a bearing on which tactics are considered appropriate.

If you can make people dependent upon you,your power is increased.

Sexual harassment has a negative impact on the work environment.

What are some of the individual factors that are related to political behaviour?

The power tactic that influences in all three directions,upwardly,downwardly and laterally,is:

If your supervisor has the final decision on who will make the presentation,she has:

A famous AFL player's power to influence your buying behaviour through commercial endorsements is based on his expertise at leading a football team and his ability to kick a football.

An example of an unequal power relationship is the supervisor-employee dyad.

Almost all the conclusions on employee reactions to organisational politics are based on studies conducted in North America.

Why is ethics an important consideration in behaving politically?

People who are most likely to respond positively with soft power tactics tend to be more reflective and have high self-esteem.

________ power is based on identification with a person who has desirable resources or personal traits.

Employees with an external locus of control are more likely to engage in political behaviour.

Mason is rationalising his actions to his supervisor in an effort to get out of trouble.It is likely Mason will succeed because he is:

____________ is the ability to influence others in such a way as to enhance one's objectives.

If A can assign B tasks that A knows is unpleasant,A possesses coercive power over B.

The opposite of coercive power is ________ power.

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