Question 1

Match the following:
-Referent power

Accepted Answer

A) Legitimate power 
B) Area within which one accepts authority and influence 
C) The process of affecting thoughts and behavior of others 
D) Power based on interpersonal attraction 
E) Power based on knowledge 
A) Legitimate power 
B) Area within which one accepts authority and influence 
C) The process of affecting thoughts and behavior of others 
D) Power based on interpersonal attraction 
E) Power based on knowledge

Question 2

Match the following:
-Authority

Accepted Answer

A) Legitimate power 
B) Area within which one accepts authority and influence 
C) The process of affecting thoughts and behavior of others 
D) Power based on interpersonal attraction 
E) Power based on knowledge 
A) Legitimate power 
B) Area within which one accepts authority and influence 
C) The process of affecting thoughts and behavior of others 
D) Power based on interpersonal attraction 
E) Power based on knowledge

Question 3

In the context of intergroup sources of power, if a group's functioning is important to the organization's success, it has:

Accepted Answer

A)  high centrality. 
B)  nonsubstitutability. 
C)  control of critical resources. 
D)  the ability to cope with uncertainty. 
A)  high centrality. 
B)  nonsubstitutability. 
C)  control of critical resources. 
D)  the ability to cope with uncertainty.

Question 4

Match the following:
-Zone of indifference

Accepted Answer

A) Legitimate power 
B) Area within which one accepts authority and influence 
C) The process of affecting thoughts and behavior of others 
D) Power based on interpersonal attraction 
E) Power based on knowledge 
A) Legitimate power 
B) Area within which one accepts authority and influence 
C) The process of affecting thoughts and behavior of others 
D) Power based on interpersonal attraction 
E) Power based on knowledge

Question 5

Name the symbols of power as identified by Kanter.

Accepted Answer

Kanter's symbols of power are as follows

Question 6

Match the following:
-Consultation

Accepted Answer

A) If you don't start reporting on time your pay will be docked 
B) Seeking someone else's participation in making a decision 
C) Effective for getting support and resources for a new project 
D) Logical argument and factual information used to influence 
E) Issuing praise to someone who is a target of influence attempt 
A) If you don't start reporting on time your pay will be docked 
B) Seeking someone else's participation in making a decision 
C) Effective for getting support and resources for a new project 
D) Logical argument and factual information used to influence 
E) Issuing praise to someone who is a target of influence attempt

Question 7

Match the following:
-Expert power

Accepted Answer

A) Legitimate power 
B) Area within which one accepts authority and influence 
C) The process of affecting thoughts and behavior of others 
D) Power based on interpersonal attraction 
E) Power based on knowledge 
A) Legitimate power 
B) Area within which one accepts authority and influence 
C) The process of affecting thoughts and behavior of others 
D) Power based on interpersonal attraction 
E) Power based on knowledge

Question 8

Which of the following types of power would a Machiavellian manager rely on?

Accepted Answer

A)  Social power 
B)  Information power 
C)  Personal power 
D)  Referent power 
A)  Social power 
B)  Information power 
C)  Personal power 
D)  Referent power

Question 9

When you delegate responsibility and authority, you must be prepared to allow employees to fail.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Groups or individuals have power to the extent that they control strategic contingencies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Empowerment can be thought about as being related to the job dimensions of:

Accepted Answer

A)  content and variety. 
B)  autonomy and variety. 
C)  context and autonomy. 
D)  content and context. 
A)  content and variety. 
B)  autonomy and variety. 
C)  context and autonomy. 
D)  content and context.

Question 12

Match the following:
-Social power

Accepted Answer

A) A good result for the individual and the organization 
B) Equitable allocation of resources 
C) Machiavellianism 
D) Activities that other groups depend on in order to complete their tasks 
E) Power used to create motivation or accomplish group goals 
A) A good result for the individual and the organization 
B) Equitable allocation of resources 
C) Machiavellianism 
D) Activities that other groups depend on in order to complete their tasks 
E) Power used to create motivation or accomplish group goals

Question 13

Match the following:
-Ingratiation

Accepted Answer

A) If you don't start reporting on time your pay will be docked 
B) Seeking someone else's participation in making a decision 
C) Effective for getting support and resources for a new project 
D) Logical argument and factual information used to influence 
E) Issuing praise to someone who is a target of influence attempt 
A) If you don't start reporting on time your pay will be docked 
B) Seeking someone else's participation in making a decision 
C) Effective for getting support and resources for a new project 
D) Logical argument and factual information used to influence 
E) Issuing praise to someone who is a target of influence attempt

Question 14

34. A person using tactics seeks to get her target in a good mood or to think favorably of her before asking the
Target to do something.

Accepted Answer

A)  ingratiation 
B)  consultation 
C)  rational persuasion 
D)  exchange 
A)  ingratiation 
B)  consultation 
C)  rational persuasion 
D)  exchange

Question 15

Which of the following personality characteristics is central to empowerment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Locus of control 
B)  Emotional stability 
C)  Self-esteem 
D)  Self-efficacy 
A)  Locus of control 
B)  Emotional stability 
C)  Self-esteem 
D)  Self-efficacy

Question 16

An individual who seems to always have a busy schedule and frequently goes to meetings displays , according to Korda.

Accepted Answer

A)  top-down power 
B)  expert power 
C)  legitimate power 
D)  time power 
A)  top-down power 
B)  expert power 
C)  legitimate power 
D)  time power

Question 17

To use ingratiation effectively, an employee has to have high skills.

Accepted Answer

A)  rational persuasion 
B)  professional 
C)  political 
D)  participative 
A)  rational persuasion 
B)  professional 
C)  political 
D)  participative

Question 18

The term refers to valid criticism that can encourage ethical behavior in organizations.

Accepted Answer

A)  network centrality 
B)  Machiavellianism 
C)  framing 
D)  principled dissent 
A)  network centrality 
B)  Machiavellianism 
C)  framing 
D)  principled dissent

Question 19

Distinguish between power, authority, and influence.

Accepted Answer

Power is the ability to influe

Question 20

When both men and women witness political behavior, they view it more negatively if the agent is of their gender and the target is of the opposite gender.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Match the following: -Referent power

Match the following: -Authority

In the context of intergroup sources of power, if a group's functioning is important to the organization's success, it has:

Match the following: -Zone of indifference

Name the symbols of power as identified by Kanter.

Match the following: -Consultation

Match the following: -Expert power

Which of the following types of power would a Machiavellian manager rely on?

When you delegate responsibility and authority, you must be prepared to allow employees to fail.

Groups or individuals have power to the extent that they control strategic contingencies.

Empowerment can be thought about as being related to the job dimensions of:

Match the following: -Social power

Match the following: -Ingratiation

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Which of the following personality characteristics is central to empowerment?

An individual who seems to always have a busy schedule and frequently goes to meetings displays , according to Korda.

To use ingratiation effectively, an employee has to have high skills.

The term refers to valid criticism that can encourage ethical behavior in organizations.

Distinguish between power, authority, and influence.

When both men and women witness political behavior, they view it more negatively if the agent is of their gender and the target is of the opposite gender.

Organizational Behavior and Opportunity

Challenges for Managers

Personality, Perception, and Attribution

Attitudes, Emotions, and Ethics

Motivation at Work

Learning and Performance Management

Stress and Well-Being at Work

Communication

Work Teams and Groups

Decision Making by Individuals and Groups

Leadership and Followership

Conflict and Negotiation

Jobs and the Design of Work

Organizational Design and Structure

Organizational Culture

Career Management

Managing Change

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Exam 11: Power and Political Behavior

Match the following: -Referent power

Match the following: -Authority

In the context of intergroup sources of power, if a group's functioning is important to the organization's success, it has:

Match the following: -Zone of indifference

Name the symbols of power as identified by Kanter.

Match the following: -Consultation

Match the following: -Expert power

Which of the following types of power would a Machiavellian manager rely on?

When you delegate responsibility and authority, you must be prepared to allow employees to fail.

Groups or individuals have power to the extent that they control strategic contingencies.

Empowerment can be thought about as being related to the job dimensions of:

Match the following: -Social power

Match the following: -Ingratiation

34. A person using tactics seeks to get her target in a good mood or to think favorably of her before asking the Target to do something.

Which of the following personality characteristics is central to empowerment?

An individual who seems to always have a busy schedule and frequently goes to meetings displays , according to Korda.

To use ingratiation effectively, an employee has to have high skills.

The term refers to valid criticism that can encourage ethical behavior in organizations.

Distinguish between power, authority, and influence.

When both men and women witness political behavior, they view it more negatively if the agent is of their gender and the target is of the opposite gender.

Organizational Behavior and Opportunity

Challenges for Managers

Personality, Perception, and Attribution

Attitudes, Emotions, and Ethics

Motivation at Work

Learning and Performance Management

Stress and Well-Being at Work

Communication

Work Teams and Groups

Decision Making by Individuals and Groups

Leadership and Followership

Conflict and Negotiation

Jobs and the Design of Work

Organizational Design and Structure

Organizational Culture

Career Management

Managing Change

Filters

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