Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a structural determinant of power?

Accepted Answer

A)   Independence
B)   Perceived political power
C)   Numerical representation
D)   Influence in garnering resources A

Question 2

Bertrand Russell suggested that power can be formalized by granting someone the authority for its exercise.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Compare and contrast the different sources or bases of power.

Accepted Answer

varies

Question 4

Which of the following philosophers suggested that authority in organizations should be made more participative?

Accepted Answer

A)   Bierstedt
B)   Machiavelli
C)   Weber
D)   Haire

Question 5

________ power occurs where there are differing spheres of influence between parties.

Accepted Answer

A)   Overt
B)   Integral
C)   Intercursive
D)   None of the above

Question 6

Sarah's boss tells her that the promotion she desires is contingent on whether she successfully completes an important project. What type of power is her boss exercising?

Accepted Answer

A)   Expert power
B)   Overt power
C)   Managerial power
D)   Covert power

Question 7

Although members of organizations should invest a significant amount of time in trying to influence decisions in which they have personal stakes, this may impose costs on organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Renee is able to influence others by providing positive outcomes and preventing negative ones. What type of power base does she have?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

According to Wilson, fostering your employees' participation, listening carefully to their values and interests, and building and supporting their confidence and skills is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)   Thrilling
B)   Respectful
C)   Uplifting
D)   Powerful

Question 10

Evaluate the tactics and strategies to gain power, exercise influence, and balance the power of others in organizations. In which types of situations might each of these tactics be most effective? Discuss, providing relevant examples where appropriate.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Evaluate the tactics and strategies to gain...

Question 11

Positive organizational politics is more about self-interest and manipulation and less about emotional health and intelligence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is part of the second stage in the process of moving from powerlessness to empowerment?

Accepted Answer

A)   Feedback
B)   Job enrichment
C)   Feelings leading to powerlessness
D)   Reinforcement

Question 13

Covert power is easily observed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Simply having the positive regard and respect of others is a potential source of power.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Is power a positive or destructive force? Does it vary based on the situation? Discuss, bringing in relevant examples where appropriate.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Is power a positive or destructive force?...

Question 16

Politics involves efforts both to gain power and to limit or balance the power of others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Debbie's supervisor controls assignments, initiates transfers and often gives poor performance evaluations. What type of power is her supervisor exercising?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

Which of the following is a way in which managers create and maintain power?

Accepted Answer

A)   Doing favors for people
B)   Building reputations as experts
C)   Reinforcing the perceived dependency of others on managers for rewards, assistance, and protection
D)   All of the above

Question 19

________ management is an attempt to influence how others perceive us.

Accepted Answer

A)   Political
B)   Power
C)   Impression
D)   None of the above

Question 20

The human relations movement during the 1960s and 1970s challenged the idea that the job of management was to manipulate workers for the benefit of organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 8: Power and Organizational Politics

Which of the following is NOT a structural determinant of power?

Bertrand Russell suggested that power can be formalized by granting someone the authority for its exercise.

Compare and contrast the different sources or bases of power.

Which of the following philosophers suggested that authority in organizations should be made more participative?

________ power occurs where there are differing spheres of influence between parties.

Sarah's boss tells her that the promotion she desires is contingent on whether she successfully completes an important project. What type of power is her boss exercising?

Although members of organizations should invest a significant amount of time in trying to influence decisions in which they have personal stakes, this may impose costs on organizations.

Renee is able to influence others by providing positive outcomes and preventing negative ones. What type of power base does she have?

According to Wilson, fostering your employees' participation, listening carefully to their values and interests, and building and supporting their confidence and skills is known as:

Evaluate the tactics and strategies to gain power, exercise influence, and balance the power of others in organizations. In which types of situations might each of these tactics be most effective? Discuss, providing relevant examples where appropriate.

Positive organizational politics is more about self-interest and manipulation and less about emotional health and intelligence.

Which of the following is part of the second stage in the process of moving from powerlessness to empowerment?

Covert power is easily observed.

Simply having the positive regard and respect of others is a potential source of power.

Is power a positive or destructive force? Does it vary based on the situation? Discuss, bringing in relevant examples where appropriate.

Politics involves efforts both to gain power and to limit or balance the power of others.

Debbie's supervisor controls assignments, initiates transfers and often gives poor performance evaluations. What type of power is her supervisor exercising?

Which of the following is a way in which managers create and maintain power?

________ management is an attempt to influence how others perceive us.

The human relations movement during the 1960s and 1970s challenged the idea that the job of management was to manipulate workers for the benefit of organizations.