Question 1

Power,unlike leadership,does not require a significant degree of goal compatibility,merely dependence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The organisational culture in which people work does not have a significant bearing on political behaviour.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What organisational factors are related to political behaviour?

Accepted Answer

Political activity is probably more a fu

Question 4

Distinguish between legitimate political behaviour and illegitimate political behaviour.

Accepted Answer

Legitimate political behaviour refers to

Question 5

Employees with an external locus of control are more likely to engage in political behaviour.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Political behaviour in organisations is:

Accepted Answer

A) seen only in large organisations. 
B) outside of one's specified job requirements. 
C) counterproductive to individual goals. 
D) part of each job requirement. 
A) seen only in large organisations. 
B) outside of one's specified job requirements. 
C) counterproductive to individual goals. 
D) part of each job requirement.

Question 7

research emphasises style; whereas research on _ focuses on tactics for gaining compliance.

Accepted Answer

A) Politics; leadership 
B) Power; persuasion 
C) Communication; politics 
D) Leadership; power 
A) Politics; leadership 
B) Power; persuasion 
C) Communication; politics 
D) Leadership; power

Question 8

High self- monitors are more likely to be skilled in political behaviour than low self- monitors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

To create dependency,the thing you control must be perceived as being important.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Legitimate power represents the formal authority to control and use organisational resources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is true concerning power?

Accepted Answer

A) The most important aspect of power is that it is a function of dependency. 
B) A person can have power over you only if he or she controls something you desire. 
C) Power implies a potential that need not be actualised to be effective. 
D) all of the above 
A) The most important aspect of power is that it is a function of dependency. 
B) A person can have power over you only if he or she controls something you desire. 
C) Power implies a potential that need not be actualised to be effective. 
D) all of the above

Question 12

The relationship can be seen in the power of occupational categories.For those in occupations where the supply of personnel is low relative to demand,those people can demand more attractive compensation.

Accepted Answer

A) substitutability 
B) referent power 
C) scarcity- dependency 
D) importance- dependency 
A) substitutability 
B) referent power 
C) scarcity- dependency 
D) importance- dependency

Question 13

When your superior offers you a raise if you will perform additional work beyond the requirements of your job,he/she is exercising:

Accepted Answer

A) coercive power. 
B) expert power. 
C) referent power. 
D) reward power. 
A) coercive power. 
B) expert power. 
C) referent power. 
D) reward power.

Question 14

One reacts to power out of fear of the negative ramifications that might result if one fails to comply.

Accepted Answer

A) influence 
B) persuasive 
C) coercive 
D) knowledge 
A) influence 
B) persuasive 
C) coercive 
D) knowledge

Question 15

Catherine and Bernice are faculty members at a local college who feel very differently about their academic dean.Catherine believes that he is always engaging in political activity that is not in the best interests of the college.She describes him as a man who passes the buck,is scheming and arrogant.Bernice believes that he is an effective manager and sees him quite differently to Catherine. Bernice's label for what Catherine describes as "passing the buck" might be:

Accepted Answer

A) practical minded. 
B) encouraging change and innovation. 
C) fixing responsibility. 
D) delegating authority. 
A) practical minded. 
B) encouraging change and innovation. 
C) fixing responsibility. 
D) delegating authority.

Question 16

Your physician has advised you to take a series of medications.You comply because of her power.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

When employees in organisations convert their power into action,we describe them as being engaged in politics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Most political activities in organisations would be described as:

Accepted Answer

A) legitimate. 
B) functional. 
C) "playing hardball." 
D) illegitimate. 
A) legitimate. 
B) functional. 
C) "playing hardball." 
D) illegitimate.

Question 19

A famous AFL player's power to influence your buying behaviour through commercial endorsements is based on his expertise at leading a football team and his ability to throw a football.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The more a resource has no viable substitutes,the more power the control over that resource provides.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Power,unlike leadership,does not require a significant degree of goal compatibility,merely dependence.

The organisational culture in which people work does not have a significant bearing on political behaviour.

What organisational factors are related to political behaviour?

Distinguish between legitimate political behaviour and illegitimate political behaviour.

Employees with an external locus of control are more likely to engage in political behaviour.

Political behaviour in organisations is:

research emphasises style; whereas research on _ focuses on tactics for gaining compliance.

High self- monitors are more likely to be skilled in political behaviour than low self- monitors.

To create dependency,the thing you control must be perceived as being important.

Legitimate power represents the formal authority to control and use organisational resources.

Which of the following is true concerning power?

The relationship can be seen in the power of occupational categories.For those in occupations where the supply of personnel is low relative to demand,those people can demand more attractive compensation.

When your superior offers you a raise if you will perform additional work beyond the requirements of your job,he/she is exercising:

One reacts to power out of fear of the negative ramifications that might result if one fails to comply.

Your physician has advised you to take a series of medications.You comply because of her power.

When employees in organisations convert their power into action,we describe them as being engaged in politics.

Most political activities in organisations would be described as:

A famous AFL player's power to influence your buying behaviour through commercial endorsements is based on his expertise at leading a football team and his ability to throw a football.

The more a resource has no viable substitutes,the more power the control over that resource provides.

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Exam 9: Power and Politics

Power,unlike leadership,does not require a significant degree of goal compatibility,merely dependence.

The organisational culture in which people work does not have a significant bearing on political behaviour.

What organisational factors are related to political behaviour?

Distinguish between legitimate political behaviour and illegitimate political behaviour.

Employees with an external locus of control are more likely to engage in political behaviour.

Political behaviour in organisations is:

research emphasises style; whereas research on _ focuses on tactics for gaining compliance.

High self- monitors are more likely to be skilled in political behaviour than low self- monitors.

To create dependency,the thing you control must be perceived as being important.

Legitimate power represents the formal authority to control and use organisational resources.

Which of the following is true concerning power?

The relationship can be seen in the power of occupational categories.For those in occupations where the supply of personnel is low relative to demand,those people can demand more attractive compensation.

When your superior offers you a raise if you will perform additional work beyond the requirements of your job,he/she is exercising:

One reacts to power out of fear of the negative ramifications that might result if one fails to comply.

Your physician has advised you to take a series of medications.You comply because of her power.

When employees in organisations convert their power into action,we describe them as being engaged in politics.

Most political activities in organisations would be described as:

A famous AFL player's power to influence your buying behaviour through commercial endorsements is based on his expertise at leading a football team and his ability to throw a football.

The more a resource has no viable substitutes,the more power the control over that resource provides.

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