Question 1

Power bases are the sources of power individuals and subunits develop in organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Two sources of personal power are reward power and coercive power.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Power and force are interchangeable terms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Explain the five bases of power and the two groups they are classified into.

Accepted Answer

The five bases are classified into two m

Question 5

Working around the system to accomplish a task or goal when the normal process or method isn't producing the desired result is known as ______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  workarounds 
B)  self-interested politics 
C)  organizational politics 
D)  organizational political climates 
E)  perceptions of organizational politics 
A)  workarounds 
B)  self-interested politics 
C)  organizational politics 
D)  organizational political climates 
E)  perceptions of organizational politics

Question 6

Control is a power made operative against another's will.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

_______________means that the individual or the work performed by the subunit cannot be easily replaced.

Accepted Answer

Non-substi

Question 8

Information power is power whose basis is the ability to administer outcomes that have positive valence and remove or decrease outcomes that have negative valence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

_______________ occurs when an individual accepts influence because the induced behavior is congruent with their value system.

Accepted Answer

A)  Conformity 
B)  Identification 
C)  Internalization 
D)  Commitment 
E)  Compliance 
A)  Conformity 
B)  Identification 
C)  Internalization 
D)  Commitment 
E)  Compliance

Question 10

Which type of power stems from the formal hierarchy or authority vested in a particular role or position?

Accepted Answer

A)  Personal 
B)  Position 
C)  Referent 
D)  Information 
E)  Formal 
A)  Personal 
B)  Position 
C)  Referent 
D)  Information 
E)  Formal

Question 11

The ability of a person or group to influence or control some aspect of another person or group is known as _____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ability of a person or group...

Question 12

Which of the following states that when power imbalances get bad enough, forces are triggered that will rise up and take the power away to restore balances?

Accepted Answer

A)  Iron law of responsibility 
B)  Zero sum game 
C)  Legitimate power 
D)  Zone of indifference 
E)  Connection power 
A)  Iron law of responsibility 
B)  Zero sum game 
C)  Legitimate power 
D)  Zone of indifference 
E)  Connection power

Question 13

In a department meeting, Jamira engages in a thoughtful dissent aimed at constructively challenging her manager, Shivana, to rethink the decision to close two major client accounts. Jamira is engaging in which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Forceful resistance 
B)  Constructive resistance 
C)  Control 
D)  Dysfunctional resistance 
E)  Conformity 
A)  Forceful resistance 
B)  Constructive resistance 
C)  Control 
D)  Dysfunctional resistance 
E)  Conformity

Question 14

A zero sum game states that when power imbalances get bad enough, forces are triggered that will rise up and take the power away to restore balances.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The authority or ability to exercise restraining or dominating influence over someone or something is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Power 
B)  Authority 
C)  Dependence 
D)  Force 
E)  Control 
A)  Power 
B)  Authority 
C)  Dependence 
D)  Force 
E)  Control

Question 16

Formal systems are patterns of activity and relationships that arise in everyday activities as individuals and groups work to get things done.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Compliance occurs when individuals accept an influence attempt out of duty or obligation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

When Mary is able to call on her networks both inside and outside the organization for support in getting things done and in meeting her goals, she is utilizing which of these powers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Association power 
B)  Connection power 
C)  Referent power 
D)  Information power 
E)  Coercive power 
A)  Association power 
B)  Connection power 
C)  Referent power 
D)  Information power 
E)  Coercive power

Question 19

____________ are efforts by organizational members to seek resources and achieve desired goals through informal systems and structures.

Accepted Answer

Organizati

Question 20

Which of the following describes a situation in which one person's gain is equal to another person's loss?

Accepted Answer

A)  Iron law of responsibility 
B)  Zero sum game 
C)  Legitimate power 
D)  Zone of indifference 
E)  Connection power 
A)  Iron law of responsibility 
B)  Zero sum game 
C)  Legitimate power 
D)  Zone of indifference 
E)  Connection power

Power bases are the sources of power individuals and subunits develop in organizations.

Two sources of personal power are reward power and coercive power.

Power and force are interchangeable terms.

Explain the five bases of power and the two groups they are classified into.

Working around the system to accomplish a task or goal when the normal process or method isn't producing the desired result is known as ______________.

Control is a power made operative against another's will.

_______________means that the individual or the work performed by the subunit cannot be easily replaced.

Information power is power whose basis is the ability to administer outcomes that have positive valence and remove or decrease outcomes that have negative valence.

_______________ occurs when an individual accepts influence because the induced behavior is congruent with their value system.

Which type of power stems from the formal hierarchy or authority vested in a particular role or position?

The ability of a person or group to influence or control some aspect of another person or group is known as _____________.

Which of the following states that when power imbalances get bad enough, forces are triggered that will rise up and take the power away to restore balances?

In a department meeting, Jamira engages in a thoughtful dissent aimed at constructively challenging her manager, Shivana, to rethink the decision to close two major client accounts. Jamira is engaging in which of the following?

A zero sum game states that when power imbalances get bad enough, forces are triggered that will rise up and take the power away to restore balances.

The authority or ability to exercise restraining or dominating influence over someone or something is known as:

Formal systems are patterns of activity and relationships that arise in everyday activities as individuals and groups work to get things done.

Compliance occurs when individuals accept an influence attempt out of duty or obligation.

When Mary is able to call on her networks both inside and outside the organization for support in getting things done and in meeting her goals, she is utilizing which of these powers?

____________ are efforts by organizational members to seek resources and achieve desired goals through informal systems and structures.

Which of the following describes a situation in which one person's gain is equal to another person's loss?

Introducing Organizational Behavior

Diversity, Personality, and Values

Perception, Attribution, and Learning

Emotions, Attitudes, and Job Satisfaction

Motivation

Motivation and Performance

The Nature of Teams

Teamwork and Performance

Decision Making and Creativity

Conflict and Negotiation

Communication

The Leadership Process

Leadership Traits and Behavioral Styles

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Exam 12: Power and Politics

Power bases are the sources of power individuals and subunits develop in organizations.

Two sources of personal power are reward power and coercive power.

Power and force are interchangeable terms.

Explain the five bases of power and the two groups they are classified into.

Working around the system to accomplish a task or goal when the normal process or method isn't producing the desired result is known as ______________.

Control is a power made operative against another's will.

_______________means that the individual or the work performed by the subunit cannot be easily replaced.

Information power is power whose basis is the ability to administer outcomes that have positive valence and remove or decrease outcomes that have negative valence.

_______________ occurs when an individual accepts influence because the induced behavior is congruent with their value system.

Which type of power stems from the formal hierarchy or authority vested in a particular role or position?

The ability of a person or group to influence or control some aspect of another person or group is known as _____________.

Which of the following states that when power imbalances get bad enough, forces are triggered that will rise up and take the power away to restore balances?

In a department meeting, Jamira engages in a thoughtful dissent aimed at constructively challenging her manager, Shivana, to rethink the decision to close two major client accounts. Jamira is engaging in which of the following?

A zero sum game states that when power imbalances get bad enough, forces are triggered that will rise up and take the power away to restore balances.

The authority or ability to exercise restraining or dominating influence over someone or something is known as:

Formal systems are patterns of activity and relationships that arise in everyday activities as individuals and groups work to get things done.

Compliance occurs when individuals accept an influence attempt out of duty or obligation.

When Mary is able to call on her networks both inside and outside the organization for support in getting things done and in meeting her goals, she is utilizing which of these powers?

____________ are efforts by organizational members to seek resources and achieve desired goals through informal systems and structures.

Which of the following describes a situation in which one person's gain is equal to another person's loss?

Introducing Organizational Behavior

Diversity, Personality, and Values

Perception, Attribution, and Learning

Emotions, Attitudes, and Job Satisfaction

Motivation

Motivation and Performance

The Nature of Teams

Teamwork and Performance

Decision Making and Creativity

Conflict and Negotiation

Communication

The Leadership Process

Leadership Traits and Behavioral Styles

Organizational Culture

Organizational Structures

Filters