Question 1

Which of the following organizational conditions encourages political activity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Explicit goals 
B)  Definitive lines of authority 
C)  Adequate resources 
D)  Autocratic decision making 
A)  Explicit goals 
B)  Definitive lines of authority 
C)  Adequate resources 
D)  Autocratic decision making

Question 2

According to Kanter's perspective on power, which of the following is a symbol of powerlessness?

Accepted Answer

A)  Making external attributions 
B)  Exceeding budget limitations 
C)  Loose supervision of subordinates 
D)  Delegating jobs and tasks 
A)  Making external attributions 
B)  Exceeding budget limitations 
C)  Loose supervision of subordinates 
D)  Delegating jobs and tasks

Question 3

In the context of the four dimensions of empowerment,

Accepted Answer

A)  meaning 
B)  competence 
C)  self-determination 
D)  impact is the belief that one's job makes a difference within 
A)  meaning 
B)  competence 
C)  self-determination 
D)  impact is the belief that one's job makes a difference within

Question 4

Match the following:
-Rational persuasion

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 5

Which of the following is a symptom of powerlessness that a first-line supervisor is likely to display?

Accepted Answer

A)  Overly close supervision 
B)  Seeking out change 
C)  Focus on budget increments 
D)  No regard for rules 
A)  Overly close supervision 
B)  Seeking out change 
C)  Focus on budget increments 
D)  No regard for rules

Question 6

is similar to authority and is based on position and mutual agreement.

Accepted Answer

A)  Expert power 
B)  Legitimate power 
C)  Reward power 
D)  Coercive power 
A)  Expert power 
B)  Legitimate power 
C)  Reward power 
D)  Coercive power

Question 7

Match the following:
-Influence

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

When determining whether a power-related behavior is ethical, the behavior will result in the greatest good for the greatest number of people.

Accepted Answer

A)  utilitarian outcomes 
B)  individual rights 
C)  distributive justice 
D)  procedural justice criterion determines whether the 
A)  utilitarian outcomes 
B)  individual rights 
C)  distributive justice 
D)  procedural justice criterion determines whether the

Question 9

Identify and briefly discuss the major sources of intergroup power within an organization.

Accepted Answer

One source of intergroup power is contro

Question 10

Alan Gilbert, music director of the New York Philharmonic, recognizes that his musicians have considerable experience playing classical music. While a director is expected to put his "brand" on the orchestra, Gilbert believes the "best" music is played when all musicians are able to "access their own points of view." During concerts, Gilbert gives the audience a chance to vote through text messages and choose the orchestra's encore piece. Which of the following does Gilbert use to motivate his musicians?

Accepted Answer

A)  Networking ability 
B)  Empowerment 
C)  Sincerity 
D)  Social astuteness 
A)  Networking ability 
B)  Empowerment 
C)  Sincerity 
D)  Social astuteness

Question 11

The ability to get things done through positive interpersonal relationships outside the formal organization is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  informal authority. 
B)  the use of power. 
C)  political skill. 
D)  the use of expert knowledge. 
A)  informal authority. 
B)  the use of power. 
C)  political skill. 
D)  the use of expert knowledge.

Question 12

While Kanter's symbols focus on the ability to help others, Korda's symbols focus on status.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A manager withholds information in order to make another manager make an incorrect decision, and therefore look bad. The first manager is displaying:

Accepted Answer

A)  reward power. 
B)  coercive power. 
C)  social power. 
D)  personal power. 
A)  reward power. 
B)  coercive power. 
C)  social power. 
D)  personal power.

Question 14

Match the following:
-Meaning

Accepted Answer

A) Creating conditions for heightened motivation through the development of a strong sense of personal self- efficacy 
B) The fit between the work role and the employee's values and beliefs 
C) The belief that one has the ability to do the job well 
D) Having control over how one does his or her work 
E) The belief that one's job makes a difference within the organization 
A) Creating conditions for heightened motivation through the development of a strong sense of personal self- efficacy 
B) The fit between the work role and the employee's values and beliefs 
C) The belief that one has the ability to do the job well 
D) Having control over how one does his or her work 
E) The belief that one's job makes a difference within the organization

Question 15

Expert power has the strongest relationship with performance and satisfaction in comparison to the other forms of power.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

In the context of organizational politics, is the least effective influence tactic.

Accepted Answer

A)  inspirational appeals 
B)  ingratiation 
C)  rational persuasion 
D)  pressure 
A)  inspirational appeals 
B)  ingratiation 
C)  rational persuasion 
D)  pressure

Question 17

According to McClelland, people who approach relationships with an exchange orientation and ensure that they get at least their fair share in the relationship use .

Accepted Answer

A)  personal power 
B)  social power 
C)  legitimate power 
D)  expert power 
A)  personal power 
B)  social power 
C)  legitimate power 
D)  expert power

Question 18

Assume you are a senior accounting major. A friend who is taking a Principles of Accounting course seeks you out for tutorial assistance. This is an example of power.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

If a person can affect the thoughts, behavior, and feelings of another person, she has:

Accepted Answer

A)  influence. 
B)  power. 
C)  authority. 
D)  dominance. 
A)  influence. 
B)  power. 
C)  authority. 
D)  dominance.

Which of the following organizational conditions encourages political activity?

According to Kanter's perspective on power, which of the following is a symbol of powerlessness?

In the context of the four dimensions of empowerment,

Match the following: -Rational persuasion

Which of the following is a symptom of powerlessness that a first-line supervisor is likely to display?

is similar to authority and is based on position and mutual agreement.

Match the following: -Influence

When determining whether a power-related behavior is ethical, the behavior will result in the greatest good for the greatest number of people.

Identify and briefly discuss the major sources of intergroup power within an organization.

The ability to get things done through positive interpersonal relationships outside the formal organization is known as:

While Kanter's symbols focus on the ability to help others, Korda's symbols focus on status.

A manager withholds information in order to make another manager make an incorrect decision, and therefore look bad. The first manager is displaying:

Match the following: -Meaning

Expert power has the strongest relationship with performance and satisfaction in comparison to the other forms of power.

In the context of organizational politics, is the least effective influence tactic.

According to McClelland, people who approach relationships with an exchange orientation and ensure that they get at least their fair share in the relationship use .

Assume you are a senior accounting major. A friend who is taking a Principles of Accounting course seeks you out for tutorial assistance. This is an example of power.

If a person can affect the thoughts, behavior, and feelings of another person, she has:

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

Which of the following organizational conditions encourages political activity?

According to Kanter's perspective on power, which of the following is a symbol of powerlessness?

In the context of the four dimensions of empowerment,

Match the following: -Rational persuasion

Which of the following is a symptom of powerlessness that a first-line supervisor is likely to display?

is similar to authority and is based on position and mutual agreement.

Match the following: -Influence

When determining whether a power-related behavior is ethical, the behavior will result in the greatest good for the greatest number of people.

Identify and briefly discuss the major sources of intergroup power within an organization.

The ability to get things done through positive interpersonal relationships outside the formal organization is known as:

While Kanter's symbols focus on the ability to help others, Korda's symbols focus on status.

A manager withholds information in order to make another manager make an incorrect decision, and therefore look bad. The first manager is displaying:

Match the following: -Meaning

Expert power has the strongest relationship with performance and satisfaction in comparison to the other forms of power.

In the context of organizational politics, is the least effective influence tactic.

According to McClelland, people who approach relationships with an exchange orientation and ensure that they get at least their fair share in the relationship use .

Assume you are a senior accounting major. A friend who is taking a Principles of Accounting course seeks you out for tutorial assistance. This is an example of power.

If a person can affect the thoughts, behavior, and feelings of another person, she has:

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