Question 1

Which of the following is not true?

Accepted Answer

A) The less trust within an organisation,the more likely the political behaviour will be of the illegitimate kind. 
B) When there are reduced opportunities for promotions,politicking is more likely to occur. 
C) The more an organisation's culture emphasises the zero- sum allocations,the more employees will be motivated to engage in politicking. 
D) The greater the role ambiguity,the more one can engage in political activity with little chance of it being visible. 
A) The less trust within an organisation,the more likely the political behaviour will be of the illegitimate kind. 
B) When there are reduced opportunities for promotions,politicking is more likely to occur. 
C) The more an organisation's culture emphasises the zero- sum allocations,the more employees will be motivated to engage in politicking. 
D) The greater the role ambiguity,the more one can engage in political activity with little chance of it being visible.

Question 2

Personal power comes from an individual's unique characteristics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Organisational cultures emphasising the zero- sum approach to reward allocations will create breeding grounds for politicking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The more an organisation _,the greater the likelihood that an employee can get away with politicking.

Accepted Answer

A) appraises an individual immediately following performance 
B) mistreats employees 
C) emphasises an overall performance measure 
D) uses subjective criteria in appraisal 
A) appraises an individual immediately following performance 
B) mistreats employees 
C) emphasises an overall performance measure 
D) uses subjective criteria in appraisal

Question 6

Power,unlike leadership,focuses on downward influence patterns.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

List and discuss the bases of personal power.

Accepted Answer

Personal power comes from an individual'

Question 8

An understanding of dependency is central to understanding power.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Power is increased by possession of something that is plentiful and easily available.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following variables creates dependency?

Accepted Answer

A) non- substitutability 
B) scarcity 
C) importance 
D) all of the above 
A) non- substitutability 
B) scarcity 
C) importance 
D) all of the above

Question 11

Joe comes to you with a request for funds for a project.He reminds you that company policy supports his position.He is using the tactic of:

Accepted Answer

A) exchange. 
B) legitimacy. 
C) coalition. 
D) reason. 
A) exchange. 
B) legitimacy. 
C) coalition. 
D) reason.

Question 12

Political activity is probably more a function of the organisation's characteristics than of individual differences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Expert power refers to influence that derives from:

Accepted Answer

A) special skills or knowledge. 
B) educational institutions. 
C) position. 
D) politics. 
A) special skills or knowledge. 
B) educational institutions. 
C) position. 
D) politics.

Question 14

Legitimate power is based on:

Accepted Answer

A) rewards. 
B) fear. 
C) knowledge. 
D) structural position. 
A) rewards. 
B) fear. 
C) knowledge. 
D) structural position.

Question 15

An individual most likely to engage in political behaviour would have all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) a high ability to self monitor. 
B) a low need for security. 
C) an internal locus of control. 
D) a high need for power. 
A) a high ability to self monitor. 
B) a low need for security. 
C) an internal locus of control. 
D) a high need for power.

Question 16

What are defensive behaviours?

Accepted Answer

Defensive behaviours occur when people p

Question 17

James approaches his supervisor with data and a logical presentation supporting his request for additional personnel.He is using:

Accepted Answer

A) ingratiation. 
B) exchange. 
C) assertiveness. 
D) rational persuasion. 
A) ingratiation. 
B) exchange. 
C) assertiveness. 
D) rational persuasion.

Question 18

Bases of power refer to:

Accepted Answer

A) the elements of power. 
B) sources of power. 
C) whether the power position has a good foundation. 
D) power characteristics. 
A) the elements of power. 
B) sources of power. 
C) whether the power position has a good foundation. 
D) power characteristics.

Question 19

What is the general dependency postulate?

Accepted Answer

The general dependency postulate states

Question 20

Power is:

Accepted Answer

A) dependency upon others. 
B) equal to sexual harassment. 
C) ability to influence others. 
D) being rewarded by others. 
A) dependency upon others. 
B) equal to sexual harassment. 
C) ability to influence others. 
D) being rewarded by others.

Which of the following is not true?

Personal power comes from an individual's unique characteristics.

Organisational cultures emphasising the zero- sum approach to reward allocations will create breeding grounds for politicking.

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

The more an organisation _,the greater the likelihood that an employee can get away with politicking.

Power,unlike leadership,focuses on downward influence patterns.

List and discuss the bases of personal power.

An understanding of dependency is central to understanding power.

Power is increased by possession of something that is plentiful and easily available.

Which of the following variables creates dependency?

Joe comes to you with a request for funds for a project.He reminds you that company policy supports his position.He is using the tactic of:

Political activity is probably more a function of the organisation's characteristics than of individual differences.

Expert power refers to influence that derives from:

Legitimate power is based on:

An individual most likely to engage in political behaviour would have all of the following except:

What are defensive behaviours?

James approaches his supervisor with data and a logical presentation supporting his request for additional personnel.He is using:

Bases of power refer to:

What is the general dependency postulate?

Power is:

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Exam 9: Power and Politics

Which of the following is not true?

Personal power comes from an individual's unique characteristics.

Organisational cultures emphasising the zero- sum approach to reward allocations will create breeding grounds for politicking.

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

The more an organisation _,the greater the likelihood that an employee can get away with politicking.

Power,unlike leadership,focuses on downward influence patterns.

List and discuss the bases of personal power.

An understanding of dependency is central to understanding power.

Power is increased by possession of something that is plentiful and easily available.

Which of the following variables creates dependency?

Joe comes to you with a request for funds for a project.He reminds you that company policy supports his position.He is using the tactic of:

Political activity is probably more a function of the organisation's characteristics than of individual differences.

Expert power refers to influence that derives from:

Legitimate power is based on:

An individual most likely to engage in political behaviour would have all of the following except:

What are defensive behaviours?

James approaches his supervisor with data and a logical presentation supporting his request for additional personnel.He is using:

Bases of power refer to:

What is the general dependency postulate?

Power is:

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