Question 1

In countries with high power distance

Accepted Answer

A) decisions are sometimes based on loyalty,not performance. 
B) it is unclear who is in power. 
C) people expect small differences in pay. 
D) people perceive inequity to be inherently wrong. 
A) decisions are sometimes based on loyalty,not performance. 
B) it is unclear who is in power. 
C) people expect small differences in pay. 
D) people perceive inequity to be inherently wrong.

Question 2

What is conformity? Give an example of an instance where people conformed.

Accepted Answer

Conformity is people's tendencies to beh

Question 3

A manager possesses ___________ power because he can provide you an increase in pay or a promotion.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A manager possesses ___________ power because he...

Question 4

Present a scenario when someone attempted to influence you to do something.Indicate what influence tactics or tactics they used to get you to do what they wanted.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary with the student.Among

Question 5

____________________ is actively shaping the way others perceive you such as being concerned about your nonverbal,self-focused behaviors,and other-focused behaviors.

Accepted Answer

Impression

Question 6

_______________ is the ability to influence the behavior of others to get what you want.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______________ is the ability to influence the...

Question 7

Impression management has been shown to be related to higher performance ratings by increasing liking and perceived similarity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

An argument that ties an unrelated group of events together,assuming that if one thing happens then another one will,is an

Accepted Answer

A) red herring argument. 
B) bandwagon argument. 
C) slippery slope argument. 
D) moral equivalence argument. 
A) red herring argument. 
B) bandwagon argument. 
C) slippery slope argument. 
D) moral equivalence argument.

Question 9

Effective politics is about winning at all costs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What is the relationship between dependency and power?

Accepted Answer

Dependency is directly related to power.

Question 11

Which of the following statements regarding upward influence is accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) While helping higher-ups be more effective can help employees gain more power for themselves,there is no gain for those same employees from allowing those below to influence them. 
B) Asian American and Caucasian American managers use different tactics in influencing their superiors than they utilize in influencing their subordinates. 
C) As organization complexity grows,the need for upward influence decreases. 
D) Downward influence examples include forming an alliance or a perceived alliance with a higher up and appealing to a higher authority. 
A) While helping higher-ups be more effective can help employees gain more power for themselves,there is no gain for those same employees from allowing those below to influence them. 
B) Asian American and Caucasian American managers use different tactics in influencing their superiors than they utilize in influencing their subordinates. 
C) As organization complexity grows,the need for upward influence decreases. 
D) Downward influence examples include forming an alliance or a perceived alliance with a higher up and appealing to a higher authority.

Question 12

The influence tactic used most frequently in the United States is ________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The influence tactic used most frequently in...

Question 13

Managers report using personal appeals most frequently with other managers and rational persuasion most frequently with subordinates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Using any form of flattery in an appeal is an example of the exchange influence tactic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following best represents the self-focused strategy of impression management?

Accepted Answer

A) "I like your tattoo." 
B) "Maybe we could grab lunch?" 
C) "I am a hard worker." 
D) "You must really be an expert in this." 
A) "I like your tattoo." 
B) "Maybe we could grab lunch?" 
C) "I am a hard worker." 
D) "You must really be an expert in this."

Question 16

Strong ties in a social network are especially useful for innovation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Boundary spanners are people who are linked to the greatest number of people in the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Discuss the three sets of classic studies on conformity and what the implications of their findings are.

Accepted Answer

The Milgram studies involved an experime

Question 19

Individuals high in internal locus of control tend to engage in more political behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

When individuals feel role ambiguity in their jobs,they feel the organization is more political.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

In countries with high power distance

What is conformity? Give an example of an instance where people conformed.

A manager possesses ___________ power because he can provide you an increase in pay or a promotion.

Present a scenario when someone attempted to influence you to do something.Indicate what influence tactics or tactics they used to get you to do what they wanted.

____________________ is actively shaping the way others perceive you such as being concerned about your nonverbal,self-focused behaviors,and other-focused behaviors.

_______________ is the ability to influence the behavior of others to get what you want.

Impression management has been shown to be related to higher performance ratings by increasing liking and perceived similarity.

An argument that ties an unrelated group of events together,assuming that if one thing happens then another one will,is an

Effective politics is about winning at all costs.

What is the relationship between dependency and power?

Which of the following statements regarding upward influence is accurate?

The influence tactic used most frequently in the United States is ________________.

Managers report using personal appeals most frequently with other managers and rational persuasion most frequently with subordinates.

Using any form of flattery in an appeal is an example of the exchange influence tactic.

Which of the following best represents the self-focused strategy of impression management?

Strong ties in a social network are especially useful for innovation.

Boundary spanners are people who are linked to the greatest number of people in the organization.

Discuss the three sets of classic studies on conformity and what the implications of their findings are.

Individuals high in internal locus of control tend to engage in more political behavior.

When individuals feel role ambiguity in their jobs,they feel the organization is more political.

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

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Exam 13: Power and Politics

In countries with high power distance

What is conformity? Give an example of an instance where people conformed.

A manager possesses ___________ power because he can provide you an increase in pay or a promotion.

Present a scenario when someone attempted to influence you to do something.Indicate what influence tactics or tactics they used to get you to do what they wanted.

____________________ is actively shaping the way others perceive you such as being concerned about your nonverbal,self-focused behaviors,and other-focused behaviors.

_______________ is the ability to influence the behavior of others to get what you want.

Impression management has been shown to be related to higher performance ratings by increasing liking and perceived similarity.

An argument that ties an unrelated group of events together,assuming that if one thing happens then another one will,is an

Effective politics is about winning at all costs.

What is the relationship between dependency and power?

Which of the following statements regarding upward influence is accurate?

The influence tactic used most frequently in the United States is ________________.

Managers report using personal appeals most frequently with other managers and rational persuasion most frequently with subordinates.

Using any form of flattery in an appeal is an example of the exchange influence tactic.

Which of the following best represents the self-focused strategy of impression management?

Strong ties in a social network are especially useful for innovation.

Boundary spanners are people who are linked to the greatest number of people in the organization.

Discuss the three sets of classic studies on conformity and what the implications of their findings are.

Individuals high in internal locus of control tend to engage in more political behavior.

When individuals feel role ambiguity in their jobs,they feel the organization is more political.

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