Question 1

The , a leader frame of reference, views organizations as arenas of ongoing conflict or tension over the allocation of scarce resources.

Accepted Answer

A)  political frame
B)  human resource frame
C)  structural frame
D)  symbolic frame A

Question 2

Influence is the capacity to cause a change in a person, whereas power may be thought of as the degree of actual change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

refers to the effect a person's actions have on the attitudes, values, beliefs, or actions of others.

Accepted Answer

A)  Commitment
B)  Influence
C)  Compliance
D)  Resistance B

Question 4

Power is the potential to influence others within an organization with the goal of attaining desired outcomes for power holders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

refers to the potential ability of one person in an organization to influence other people to bring about desired outcomes.

Accepted Answer

The answer of refers to the potential ability of one...

Question 6

Which of the following is one of the political tactics for asserting leader influence?

Accepted Answer

A)  Narrowing networks
B)  Not asking for what you want
C)  Seeking arbitration
D)  Using rational persuasion

Question 7

When workers admire a supervisor because of the way he or she deals with them, the influence is based on:

Accepted Answer

A)  legitimate power.
B)  reward power.
C)  coerc1ve power.
D)  referent power.

Question 8

Network building does not impact followers' perceptions of a leader's abilities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A charismatic leader:

Accepted Answer

A)  maintains the status quo.
B)  creates an atmosphere of change.
C)  uses available means to achieve goals within the framework of the existing order.
D)  frames limited goals not too discrepant from status quo.

Question 10

According to the , a leader frame of reference, leaders perceive the organization as a system of shared meaning and values.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to the , a leader frame...

Question 11

Charismatic leadership typically instills both awe and submission in followers, whereas transformational leadership seeks to increase follower engagement and empowerment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A specific area in which the unethical use of power is of increasing concern for organizations is sexual harassment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Coercive power of a leader derives from a leader's special knowledge or skills regarding tasks performed by followers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is a principle for asserting leader influence?

Accepted Answer

A)  Using your wealth to bribe followers
B)  Rarely asking for what you want
C)  Avoiding the use of rational persuasion
D)  Relying on the rule of reciprocity

Question 15

Coalitional leaders:

Accepted Answer

A)  are good at traditional management functions such as planning and budgeting.
B)  focus on the present and excel at keeping an organization mnning smoothly and efficiently.
C)  use unconventional means to transcend the status quo.
D)  observe and understand patterns of interaction and influence in an organization.

Question 16

Reward power of a leader is the authority to punish subordinates or recommend punishment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

that includes expert power and referent power is based on personal characteristics and interpersonal relationships.

Accepted Answer

A)  Hard power
B)  Socialized power
C)  Soft power
D)  Personalized power

Question 18

,a follower response to the use of power, means that people follow the directions of the person with power, whether or not they agree with those directions.

Accepted Answer

A)  Compliance
B)  Resistance
C)  Influence
D)  Commitment

Question 19

The responses to the use of power include compliance, resistance, and commitment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Briefly describe referent power of leaders.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Briefly describe referent power of leaders....

Exam 12: Leadership Power and Influence

The , a leader frame of reference, views organizations as arenas of ongoing conflict or tension over the allocation of scarce resources.

Influence is the capacity to cause a change in a person, whereas power may be thought of as the degree of actual change.

refers to the effect a person's actions have on the attitudes, values, beliefs, or actions of others.

Power is the potential to influence others within an organization with the goal of attaining desired outcomes for power holders.

refers to the potential ability of one person in an organization to influence other people to bring about desired outcomes.

Which of the following is one of the political tactics for asserting leader influence?

When workers admire a supervisor because of the way he or she deals with them, the influence is based on:

Network building does not impact followers' perceptions of a leader's abilities.

A charismatic leader:

According to the , a leader frame of reference, leaders perceive the organization as a system of shared meaning and values.

Charismatic leadership typically instills both awe and submission in followers, whereas transformational leadership seeks to increase follower engagement and empowerment.

A specific area in which the unethical use of power is of increasing concern for organizations is sexual harassment.

Coercive power of a leader derives from a leader's special knowledge or skills regarding tasks performed by followers.

Which of the following is a principle for asserting leader influence?

Coalitional leaders:

Reward power of a leader is the authority to punish subordinates or recommend punishment.

that includes expert power and referent power is based on personal characteristics and interpersonal relationships.

,a follower response to the use of power, means that people follow the directions of the person with power, whether or not they agree with those directions.

The responses to the use of power include compliance, resistance, and commitment.

Briefly describe referent power of leaders.