Question 1

Match the following:
-Inspirational Appeal

Accepted Answer

A) "If you don't start reporting on time your pay will be docked." 
B) Seeking someone else's participation in making a decision 
C) Effective for getting support and resources for a new project 
D) Logical argument and factual information used to influence 
E) Issuing praise to someone who is a target of influence attempt 
A) "If you don't start reporting on time your pay will be docked." 
B) Seeking someone else's participation in making a decision 
C) Effective for getting support and resources for a new project 
D) Logical argument and factual information used to influence 
E) Issuing praise to someone who is a target of influence attempt C

Question 2

Which term best exemplifies the power used by a manager who is considered Machiavellian?

Accepted Answer

A)  referent 
B)  reward 
C)  social 
D)  personal 
A)  referent 
B)  reward 
C)  social 
D)  personal D

Question 3

Match the following:
-Zone of Indifference

Accepted Answer

A) Legitimate power 
B) Area within which one accepts authority and influence 
C) The process of affecting thoughts and behaviour of others 
D) Power based on interpersonal attraction 
E) Power based on knowledge 
A) Legitimate power 
B) Area within which one accepts authority and influence 
C) The process of affecting thoughts and behaviour of others 
D) Power based on interpersonal attraction 
E) Power based on knowledge B

Question 4

Which of the following would have the least influence on the ability to minimize the negative aspects of organizational politics?

Accepted Answer

A)  maintaining open communication channels 
B)  clarifying goals and performance objectives 
C)  disregarding the informal organization 
D)  encouraging participative management 
A)  maintaining open communication channels 
B)  clarifying goals and performance objectives 
C)  disregarding the informal organization 
D)  encouraging participative management

Question 5

Why is organizational political behaviour important to study and understand?

Accepted Answer

All organizations exhibit political beha

Question 6

According to Korda,which of the following applies to status?

Accepted Answer

A)  one's relative standing in a group based on prestige 
B)  one's position within the hierarchy 
C)  one's ability to help others 
D)  one's access to information 
A)  one's relative standing in a group based on prestige 
B)  one's position within the hierarchy 
C)  one's ability to help others 
D)  one's access to information

Question 7

Which statement would be an example of what an employee might say if he/she wishes to get you in a good mood?

Accepted Answer

A)  If you don't do this,you are fired. 
B)  You owe me. 
C)  Only you can do this job right. 
D)  Everyone agrees with me. 
A)  If you don't do this,you are fired. 
B)  You owe me. 
C)  Only you can do this job right. 
D)  Everyone agrees with me.

Question 8

The most potent cause of failure among top executives is lack of social effectiveness.An important step in managing up is to understand as much as possible about your boss.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What influence tactic is least effective,regardless of the circumstance of the situation?

Accepted Answer

A)  pressure 
B)  upward appeals 
C)  consultation 
D)  ingratiation 
A)  pressure 
B)  upward appeals 
C)  consultation 
D)  ingratiation

Question 10

Which of the following tactics applies to the statement "how can we make it more acceptable"?

Accepted Answer

A)  pressure 
B)  inspirational appeal 
C)  ingratiation 
D)  consultation 
A)  pressure 
B)  inspirational appeal 
C)  ingratiation 
D)  consultation

Question 11

Women are less inclined to use political behaviour in organizations,but when they do,they are much better than men at exercising influence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What is one way to reduce political activity?

Accepted Answer

A)  determining a performance appraisal process 
B)  providing a range of uncertainty 
C)  setting unclear goals 
D)  managing scarce resources 
A)  determining a performance appraisal process 
B)  providing a range of uncertainty 
C)  setting unclear goals 
D)  managing scarce resources

Question 13

Expert power has the strongest relationship with performance and satisfaction in comparison to the other forms of power.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following people would describe their power theory as the situation in which there are more people who inconvenience themselves on your behalf than there are people on whose behalf you would inconvenience yourself?

Accepted Answer

A)  Kanter 
B)  Korda 
C)  McClelland 
D)  Etzioni 
A)  Kanter 
B)  Korda 
C)  McClelland 
D)  Etzioni

Question 15

Dora has an impact on Cory's thoughts,behaviour,and feelings.What is occurring?

Accepted Answer

A)  dominance 
B)  authority 
C)  power 
D)  influence 
A)  dominance 
B)  authority 
C)  power 
D)  influence

Question 16

Only the boss's needs and styles should be accommodated by the employee.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Identify and briefly discuss the major sources of intergroup power within an organization?

Accepted Answer

Students should reference the strategic

Question 18

Referent power is linked with organizational effectiveness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What type of power is displayed by an individual who seems to always have a full calendar and is frequently going to meetings?

Accepted Answer

A)  legitimate 
B)  time 
C)  expert 
D)  top-down 
A)  legitimate 
B)  time 
C)  expert 
D)  top-down

Question 20

Match the following:
-Influence

Accepted Answer

A) Legitimate power 
B) Area within which one accepts authority and influence 
C) The process of affecting thoughts and behaviour of others 
D) Power based on interpersonal attraction 
E) Power based on knowledge 
A) Legitimate power 
B) Area within which one accepts authority and influence 
C) The process of affecting thoughts and behaviour of others 
D) Power based on interpersonal attraction 
E) Power based on knowledge

Match the following: -Inspirational Appeal

Which term best exemplifies the power used by a manager who is considered Machiavellian?

Match the following: -Zone of Indifference

Which of the following would have the least influence on the ability to minimize the negative aspects of organizational politics?

Why is organizational political behaviour important to study and understand?

According to Korda,which of the following applies to status?

Which statement would be an example of what an employee might say if he/she wishes to get you in a good mood?

The most potent cause of failure among top executives is lack of social effectiveness.An important step in managing up is to understand as much as possible about your boss.

What influence tactic is least effective,regardless of the circumstance of the situation?

Which of the following tactics applies to the statement "how can we make it more acceptable"?

Women are less inclined to use political behaviour in organizations,but when they do,they are much better than men at exercising influence.

What is one way to reduce political activity?

Expert power has the strongest relationship with performance and satisfaction in comparison to the other forms of power.

Which of the following people would describe their power theory as the situation in which there are more people who inconvenience themselves on your behalf than there are people on whose behalf you would inconvenience yourself?

Dora has an impact on Cory's thoughts,behaviour,and feelings.What is occurring?

Only the boss's needs and styles should be accommodated by the employee.

Identify and briefly discuss the major sources of intergroup power within an organization?

Referent power is linked with organizational effectiveness.

What type of power is displayed by an individual who seems to always have a full calendar and is frequently going to meetings?

Match the following: -Influence

Organizational Behaviour and Opportunity

Organizational Challenges for Individuals

Personality,perception,and Attribution

Attitudes,emotions,and Ethics

Motivation at Work

Learning and Performance Management

Stress and Well-Being at Work

Communication

Work Teams and Groups

Decision Making by Individuals and Groups

Leadership and Followership

Conflict and Negotiation

Jobs and the Design of Work

Organizational Design and Structure

Organizational Culture

Managing Change

Career Management

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Exam 11: Power and Political Behaviour

Match the following: -Inspirational Appeal

Which term best exemplifies the power used by a manager who is considered Machiavellian?

Match the following: -Zone of Indifference

Which of the following would have the least influence on the ability to minimize the negative aspects of organizational politics?

Why is organizational political behaviour important to study and understand?

According to Korda,which of the following applies to status?

Which statement would be an example of what an employee might say if he/she wishes to get you in a good mood?

The most potent cause of failure among top executives is lack of social effectiveness.An important step in managing up is to understand as much as possible about your boss.

What influence tactic is least effective,regardless of the circumstance of the situation?

Which of the following tactics applies to the statement "how can we make it more acceptable"?

Women are less inclined to use political behaviour in organizations,but when they do,they are much better than men at exercising influence.

What is one way to reduce political activity?

Expert power has the strongest relationship with performance and satisfaction in comparison to the other forms of power.

Which of the following people would describe their power theory as the situation in which there are more people who inconvenience themselves on your behalf than there are people on whose behalf you would inconvenience yourself?

Dora has an impact on Cory's thoughts,behaviour,and feelings.What is occurring?

Only the boss's needs and styles should be accommodated by the employee.

Identify and briefly discuss the major sources of intergroup power within an organization?

Referent power is linked with organizational effectiveness.

What type of power is displayed by an individual who seems to always have a full calendar and is frequently going to meetings?

Match the following: -Influence

Organizational Behaviour and Opportunity

Organizational Challenges for Individuals

Personality,perception,and Attribution

Attitudes,emotions,and Ethics

Motivation at Work

Learning and Performance Management

Stress and Well-Being at Work

Communication

Work Teams and Groups

Decision Making by Individuals and Groups

Leadership and Followership

Conflict and Negotiation

Jobs and the Design of Work

Organizational Design and Structure

Organizational Culture

Managing Change

Career Management

Filters