Question 1

Which of the following is not considered an example of a defensive behaviour intended to avoid action?

Accepted Answer

A) stalling 
B) justifying 
C) overconforming 
D) playing dumb 
A) stalling 
B) justifying 
C) overconforming 
D) playing dumb

Question 2

When you create a "paper trail" to document your work,projecting an image of competence and thoroughness,you are using which of the following defensive behaviours?

Accepted Answer

A) buffing 
B) depersonalisation 
C) misrepresenting 
D) stalling 
A) buffing 
B) depersonalisation 
C) misrepresenting 
D) stalling

Question 3

Thomas recognises that his firm is plagued by organisational politics.He is not good at playing games and instead frequently engages in defensive behaviours in order to protect himself and protect his interests. Thomas has had some success by passing the buck and stalling.The defensive behaviour that he is engaged in is termed:

Accepted Answer

A) avoiding blame. 
B) avoiding change. 
C) avoiding action. 
D) prevention 
A) avoiding blame. 
B) avoiding change. 
C) avoiding action. 
D) prevention

Question 4

Politicking is most likely to be used when decisions are made in a climate of ambiguity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Activities that influence the distribution of advantages and disadvantages within the organisation are:

Accepted Answer

A) political behaviour. 
B) tactical planning activities. 
C) human resources. 
D) strategic planning activities. 
A) political behaviour. 
B) tactical planning activities. 
C) human resources. 
D) strategic planning activities.

Question 6

Vivian has not been handling one portion of her duties in a satisfactory manner.As a result,her manager threatens to withhold her promotion.Which power tactic is being used?

Accepted Answer

A) rational persuasion 
B) pressure 
C) ingratiation 
D) assertiveness 
A) rational persuasion 
B) pressure 
C) ingratiation 
D) assertiveness

Question 7

is based on an individual's position in an organisation.

Accepted Answer

A) Leadership 
B) Informal power 
C) Influence 
D) Formal power 
A) Leadership 
B) Informal power 
C) Influence 
D) Formal power

Question 8

Dependency is decreased when the resource you control is:

Accepted Answer

A) perceived as nonsubstitutable. 
B) scarce. 
C) important. 
D) highly substitutable. 
A) perceived as nonsubstitutable. 
B) scarce. 
C) important. 
D) highly substitutable.

Question 9

The greater B's dependence on A,the greater is B's power in the relationship.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

"Misrepresenting" as a defensive behaviour has been used when the employee blames his/her computer for not having a project submitted on time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

When people perceive politics as a threat rather than an opportunity,they often respond with defensive behaviours.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In the last twenty- five years,there has been a general move in Australia toward making organisations less democratic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following defensive behaviours is a way of avoiding action?

Accepted Answer

A) justifying 
B) buffing 
C) passing the buck 
D) scapegoating 
A) justifying 
B) buffing 
C) passing the buck 
D) scapegoating

Question 14

Power dependency is inversely proportional to:

Accepted Answer

A) financial resources. 
B) knowledge. 
C) the alternative sources of supply. 
D) expertise. 
A) financial resources. 
B) knowledge. 
C) the alternative sources of supply. 
D) expertise.

Question 15

Which of the following is not a power tactic?

Accepted Answer

A) Ingratiation 
B) Personal appeals 
C) Rational persuasion 
D) legitimate coercion 
A) Ingratiation 
B) Personal appeals 
C) Rational persuasion 
D) legitimate coercion

Question 16

power is based on identification with a person who has desirable resources or personal traits.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

What are some of the individual factors that are related to political behaviour?

Accepted Answer

At the individual level,researchers have

Question 18

Person A has power over person B if A can dismiss,suspend,or demote B,assuming that B values his or her job.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

Rigid adherence to rules exemplifies the "overconforming" defensive behaviour.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

How is power defined?

Accepted Answer

Power is a capacity that A has to influe

Which of the following is not considered an example of a defensive behaviour intended to avoid action?

When you create a "paper trail" to document your work,projecting an image of competence and thoroughness,you are using which of the following defensive behaviours?

Politicking is most likely to be used when decisions are made in a climate of ambiguity.

Activities that influence the distribution of advantages and disadvantages within the organisation are:

Vivian has not been handling one portion of her duties in a satisfactory manner.As a result,her manager threatens to withhold her promotion.Which power tactic is being used?

is based on an individual's position in an organisation.

Dependency is decreased when the resource you control is:

The greater B's dependence on A,the greater is B's power in the relationship.

"Misrepresenting" as a defensive behaviour has been used when the employee blames his/her computer for not having a project submitted on time.

When people perceive politics as a threat rather than an opportunity,they often respond with defensive behaviours.

In the last twenty- five years,there has been a general move in Australia toward making organisations less democratic.

Which of the following defensive behaviours is a way of avoiding action?

Power dependency is inversely proportional to:

Which of the following is not a power tactic?

power is based on identification with a person who has desirable resources or personal traits.

What are some of the individual factors that are related to political behaviour?

Person A has power over person B if A can dismiss,suspend,or demote B,assuming that B values his or her job.

Rigid adherence to rules exemplifies the "overconforming" defensive behaviour.

How is power defined?

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Exam 9: Power and Politics

Which of the following is not considered an example of a defensive behaviour intended to avoid action?

When you create a "paper trail" to document your work,projecting an image of competence and thoroughness,you are using which of the following defensive behaviours?

Politicking is most likely to be used when decisions are made in a climate of ambiguity.

Activities that influence the distribution of advantages and disadvantages within the organisation are:

Vivian has not been handling one portion of her duties in a satisfactory manner.As a result,her manager threatens to withhold her promotion.Which power tactic is being used?

is based on an individual's position in an organisation.

Dependency is decreased when the resource you control is:

The greater B's dependence on A,the greater is B's power in the relationship.

"Misrepresenting" as a defensive behaviour has been used when the employee blames his/her computer for not having a project submitted on time.

When people perceive politics as a threat rather than an opportunity,they often respond with defensive behaviours.

In the last twenty- five years,there has been a general move in Australia toward making organisations less democratic.

Which of the following defensive behaviours is a way of avoiding action?

Power dependency is inversely proportional to:

Which of the following is not a power tactic?

power is based on identification with a person who has desirable resources or personal traits.

What are some of the individual factors that are related to political behaviour?

Person A has power over person B if A can dismiss,suspend,or demote B,assuming that B values his or her job.

Rigid adherence to rules exemplifies the "overconforming" defensive behaviour.

How is power defined?

The Significance of Organisational Behaviour

Learning and Job Satisfaction

Personality and Values

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Motivation

Emotions and Moods

Understanding Group and Team Behaviour

Leadership

Communication and Conflict

Organisational Structure

Organisational Culture

Organisational Change and Development

Filters