Question 1

If employees feel their organizations are too driven by politics,they are less committed to the organization and perform worse on the job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

According to surveys,the most frequently used influence tactic is

Accepted Answer

A) personal appeals. 
B) rational persuasion. 
C) legitimating. 
D) pressure. 
A) personal appeals. 
B) rational persuasion. 
C) legitimating. 
D) pressure. B

Question 3

__________ power comes from knowledge and skills such as the long-time employee who knows everything about company history and procedures.

Accepted Answer

Expert

Question 4

"All I ever see are Chevrolets,so everyone must be buying a Chevy" is an example of an

Accepted Answer

A) red herring argument. 
B) bandwagon argument. 
C) circular reasoning argument. 
D) moral equivalence argument. 
A) red herring argument. 
B) bandwagon argument. 
C) circular reasoning argument. 
D) moral equivalence argument.

Question 5

Which of the following is an antecedent of political behavior?

Accepted Answer

A) expectations of success 
B) role ambiguity 
C) political skill 
D) internal locus of control 
A) expectations of success 
B) role ambiguity 
C) political skill 
D) internal locus of control

Question 6

The influence tactic where there is give and take such that if someone does something for you,you do something for them is called ___________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The influence tactic where there is give...

Question 7

If employees think that their organization is overly driven by politics

Accepted Answer

A) employees have lower job satisfaction,but are no less committed to the organization. 
B) employees perform worse on their jobs. 
C) employees have higher levels of job performance. 
D) that perception is nearly impossible to change. 
A) employees have lower job satisfaction,but are no less committed to the organization. 
B) employees perform worse on their jobs. 
C) employees have higher levels of job performance. 
D) that perception is nearly impossible to change.

Question 8

When negotiating a deal on the purchase of a new automobile,Bradley had manufacturing cost data from his neighbor who worked for the car manufacturer.Bradley got himself a good deal on his purchase due to his ___________ power in the negotiation.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

The Zimbardo experiment was stopped early because all parties involved became too entrenched in their experimental roles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What is a key role in a social network?

Accepted Answer

There are three key roles in a social ne

Question 11

The more substitutes available for a resource,the higher the power level of the person possessing that resource.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Power that comes from knowledge and skill is

Accepted Answer

A) expert power. 
B) referent power. 
C) legitimate power. 
D) reward power. 
A) expert power. 
B) referent power. 
C) legitimate power. 
D) reward power.

Question 13

The CEO of an organization has legitimate power because of his or her role.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The more democratic the decision making is in a firm,the more the firm will be perceived as political.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Comparing a minor item,like a waitress overcharging you,with a major one,like Bernie Madoff,is an example of a

Accepted Answer

A) slippery slope argument. 
B) straw person argument. 
C) circular reasoning argument. 
D) moral equivalence argument. 
A) slippery slope argument. 
B) straw person argument. 
C) circular reasoning argument. 
D) moral equivalence argument.

Question 16

Your posture,hand gestures,and eye contact are all examples of what aspect of impression management?

Accepted Answer

A) other-focused 
B) self-focused 
C) nonverbal 
D) personality 
A) other-focused 
B) self-focused 
C) nonverbal 
D) personality

Question 17

Managers at a pharmaceutical research and development firm have checkbooks that they carry around with them as they monitor their subordinates.If a manager notes outstanding behavior by a subordinate,they can write the high-level performer a check on the spot.This is an example of the manager's ___________ power.

Accepted Answer

A) referent 
B) reward 
C) expert power 
D) information 
A) referent 
B) reward 
C) expert power 
D) information

Question 18

Power derived from one's role in the organization is ______________ power.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Power derived from one's role in the...

Question 19

The influence attempt response______________ occurs when the target not only agrees to the request but also actively supports it as well.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The influence attempt response______________ occurs when the...

Question 20

Referent power

Accepted Answer

A) is the ability to take something away or punish someone for noncompliance. 
B) is the ability to influence due to the possession of knowledge or skill. 
C) stems from the personal characteristics of the person such as the degree to which we respect and want to be like them. 
D) stems from one's organizational role or position. 
A) is the ability to take something away or punish someone for noncompliance. 
B) is the ability to influence due to the possession of knowledge or skill. 
C) stems from the personal characteristics of the person such as the degree to which we respect and want to be like them. 
D) stems from one's organizational role or position.

If employees feel their organizations are too driven by politics,they are less committed to the organization and perform worse on the job.

According to surveys,the most frequently used influence tactic is

__________ power comes from knowledge and skills such as the long-time employee who knows everything about company history and procedures.

"All I ever see are Chevrolets,so everyone must be buying a Chevy" is an example of an

Which of the following is an antecedent of political behavior?

The influence tactic where there is give and take such that if someone does something for you,you do something for them is called ___________.

If employees think that their organization is overly driven by politics

When negotiating a deal on the purchase of a new automobile,Bradley had manufacturing cost data from his neighbor who worked for the car manufacturer.Bradley got himself a good deal on his purchase due to his ___________ power in the negotiation.

The Zimbardo experiment was stopped early because all parties involved became too entrenched in their experimental roles.

What is a key role in a social network?

The more substitutes available for a resource,the higher the power level of the person possessing that resource.

Power that comes from knowledge and skill is

The CEO of an organization has legitimate power because of his or her role.

The more democratic the decision making is in a firm,the more the firm will be perceived as political.

Comparing a minor item,like a waitress overcharging you,with a major one,like Bernie Madoff,is an example of a

Your posture,hand gestures,and eye contact are all examples of what aspect of impression management?

Power derived from one's role in the organization is ______________ power.

The influence attempt response______________ occurs when the target not only agrees to the request but also actively supports it as well.

Referent power

Organizational Behavior

Diversity in the Workplace

Understanding People at Work: Individual Differences and Perception

Individual Attitudes and Behaviors

Theories of Motivation

Designing a Motivating Work Environment

Managing Stress and Emotions

Communication

Managing Groups and Teams

Conflict and Negotiations

Making Decisions

Leading People Within Organizations

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Exam 13: Power and Politics

If employees feel their organizations are too driven by politics,they are less committed to the organization and perform worse on the job.

According to surveys,the most frequently used influence tactic is

__________ power comes from knowledge and skills such as the long-time employee who knows everything about company history and procedures.

"All I ever see are Chevrolets,so everyone must be buying a Chevy" is an example of an

Which of the following is an antecedent of political behavior?

The influence tactic where there is give and take such that if someone does something for you,you do something for them is called ___________.

If employees think that their organization is overly driven by politics

When negotiating a deal on the purchase of a new automobile,Bradley had manufacturing cost data from his neighbor who worked for the car manufacturer.Bradley got himself a good deal on his purchase due to his ___________ power in the negotiation.

The Zimbardo experiment was stopped early because all parties involved became too entrenched in their experimental roles.

What is a key role in a social network?

The more substitutes available for a resource,the higher the power level of the person possessing that resource.

Power that comes from knowledge and skill is

The CEO of an organization has legitimate power because of his or her role.

The more democratic the decision making is in a firm,the more the firm will be perceived as political.

Comparing a minor item,like a waitress overcharging you,with a major one,like Bernie Madoff,is an example of a

Your posture,hand gestures,and eye contact are all examples of what aspect of impression management?

Power derived from one's role in the organization is ______________ power.

The influence attempt response______________ occurs when the target not only agrees to the request but also actively supports it as well.

Referent power

Organizational Behavior

Diversity in the Workplace

Understanding People at Work: Individual Differences and Perception

Individual Attitudes and Behaviors

Theories of Motivation

Designing a Motivating Work Environment

Managing Stress and Emotions

Communication

Managing Groups and Teams

Conflict and Negotiations

Making Decisions

Leading People Within Organizations

Organizational Structure and Change

Organizational Culture

Filters