Question 1

Personal power is primarily based in __________ and __________ power.

Accepted Answer

A)  expert; information 
B)  coercive; expert 
C)  reward; process 
D)  legitimate; expert 
E)  expert; referent 
A)  expert; information 
B)  coercive; expert 
C)  reward; process 
D)  legitimate; expert 
E)  expert; referent

Question 2

Managers derive power from both organizational and individual sources, which are called __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  bureaucratic power and individual power 
B)  authority power and indigenous power 
C)  position power and personal power 
D)  statutory power and individual power 
E)  expert power and personal power 
A)  bureaucratic power and individual power 
B)  authority power and indigenous power 
C)  position power and personal power 
D)  statutory power and individual power 
E)  expert power and personal power

Question 3

Reciprocity and reciprocal alliances are a powerful way to form strong networks in organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

__________ power is derived from formal access to information, informal access to information, and the opportunity to distribute or share information with others.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ power is derived from formal access...

Question 5

Which of the following is true of interpersonal influence?

Accepted Answer

A)  It requires one to develop reciprocal alliances with one's adversaries. 
B)  It can be generated regardless of whether a person is sincere or not. 
C)  It is ineffective if it is subtle. 
D)  It comes from adapting and calibrating one's behavior to situations. 
E)  It exerts a mild influence at best. 
A)  It requires one to develop reciprocal alliances with one's adversaries. 
B)  It can be generated regardless of whether a person is sincere or not. 
C)  It is ineffective if it is subtle. 
D)  It comes from adapting and calibrating one's behavior to situations. 
E)  It exerts a mild influence at best.

Question 6

Which of the following occurs when an individual accepts another's influence because of the positive or negative outcomes tied to it?

Accepted Answer

A)  Internalization 
B)  Compliance 
C)  Empowerment 
D)  Reciprocity 
E)  Identification 
A)  Internalization 
B)  Compliance 
C)  Empowerment 
D)  Reciprocity 
E)  Identification

Question 7

In a department meeting, Jamira engages in thoughtful dissent aimed at constructively challenging her manager, Shivana, to rethink the decision to close two major client accounts. In the given scenario, Jamira is engaging in __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  forceful resistance 
B)  constructive resistance 
C)  control 
D)  dysfunctional resistance 
E)  conformity 
A)  forceful resistance 
B)  constructive resistance 
C)  control 
D)  dysfunctional resistance 
E)  conformity

Question 8

__________ occurs when an individual accepts influence because the induced behavior is congruent with their value system.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ occurs when an individual accepts influence...

Question 9

Explain formal and informal systems and the role they play in organizational politics.

Accepted Answer

Organizations are composed of both forma

Question 10

In the context of the typology of power bases identified by John French and Bertram Raven, briefly discuss the two main categories of power bases and their subcategories.

Accepted Answer

According to John French and Bertram Rav

Question 11

Legitimate power is the formal authority that stems from the extent to which a manager can control subordinates' behavior because they believe the boss has the right to do so.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Self-interested politics occur when individuals or groups work to shift outcomes to their personal advantage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which type of power stems from the formal hierarchy or authority vested in a particular role or position?

Accepted Answer

A)  Personal power 
B)  Position power 
C)  Referent power 
D)  Information power 
E)  Association power 
A)  Personal power 
B)  Position power 
C)  Referent power 
D)  Information power 
E)  Association power

Question 14

Empowerment involves sharing power, information, decision-making authority, and rewards with others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following powers is derived from relations with powerful others?

Accepted Answer

A)  Expert power. 
B)  Referent power 
C)  Association power. 
D)  Legitimate power 
E)  Expert power 
A)  Expert power. 
B)  Referent power 
C)  Association power. 
D)  Legitimate power 
E)  Expert power

Question 16

__________ means that one person or group relies on another person or group to get what they want or need.

Accepted Answer

A)  Nonsubstitutability 
B)  Dependency 
C)  Independence 
D)  Compliance 
E)  Commitment 
A)  Nonsubstitutability 
B)  Dependency 
C)  Independence 
D)  Compliance 
E)  Commitment

Question 17

Forms of self-interested politics include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  illegitimate political activities such as coalition building. 
B)  favoritism-based pay and promotions. 
C)  scapegoating. 
D)  building reciprocal alliances with others. 
E)  using information as a political tool. 
A)  illegitimate political activities such as coalition building. 
B)  favoritism-based pay and promotions. 
C)  scapegoating. 
D)  building reciprocal alliances with others. 
E)  using information as a political tool.

Question 18

Two sources of personal power are reward power and coercive power.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The lesson from the Bathsheba syndrome is that power can have potentially intoxicating and corruptive effects that, if not prepared for, may lead to devastating outcomes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Mary is able to call on her networks both inside and outside the organization for support in getting things done and in meeting her goals. Which of the following powers is exemplified in the given scenario?

Accepted Answer

A)  Association power 
B)  Connection power 
C)  Referent power 
D)  Information power 
E)  Coercive power 
A)  Association power 
B)  Connection power 
C)  Referent power 
D)  Information power 
E)  Coercive power

Personal power is primarily based in and power.

Managers derive power from both organizational and individual sources, which are called __________.

Reciprocity and reciprocal alliances are a powerful way to form strong networks in organizations.

__________ power is derived from formal access to information, informal access to information, and the opportunity to distribute or share information with others.

Which of the following is true of interpersonal influence?

Which of the following occurs when an individual accepts another's influence because of the positive or negative outcomes tied to it?

In a department meeting, Jamira engages in thoughtful dissent aimed at constructively challenging her manager, Shivana, to rethink the decision to close two major client accounts. In the given scenario, Jamira is engaging in __________.

__________ occurs when an individual accepts influence because the induced behavior is congruent with their value system.

Explain formal and informal systems and the role they play in organizational politics.

In the context of the typology of power bases identified by John French and Bertram Raven, briefly discuss the two main categories of power bases and their subcategories.

Legitimate power is the formal authority that stems from the extent to which a manager can control subordinates' behavior because they believe the boss has the right to do so.

Self-interested politics occur when individuals or groups work to shift outcomes to their personal advantage.

Which type of power stems from the formal hierarchy or authority vested in a particular role or position?

Empowerment involves sharing power, information, decision-making authority, and rewards with others.

Which of the following powers is derived from relations with powerful others?

__________ means that one person or group relies on another person or group to get what they want or need.

Forms of self-interested politics include all of the following EXCEPT:

Two sources of personal power are reward power and coercive power.

The lesson from the Bathsheba syndrome is that power can have potentially intoxicating and corruptive effects that, if not prepared for, may lead to devastating outcomes.

Mary is able to call on her networks both inside and outside the organization for support in getting things done and in meeting her goals. Which of the following powers is exemplified in the given scenario?

Introducing Organizational Behavior

OB in Context

Individual Differences

Perception and Emotion

Motivation

Work Well in Teams

Be an Effective Leader and Follower

Build Strong Relationships and Networks

Develop Communication Skills

Handle Conflict, Negotiation, and Decision Making

Filters

Exam 8: Understand and Manage Power and Politics

Personal power is primarily based in __________ and __________ power.

Managers derive power from both organizational and individual sources, which are called __________.

Reciprocity and reciprocal alliances are a powerful way to form strong networks in organizations.

__________ power is derived from formal access to information, informal access to information, and the opportunity to distribute or share information with others.

Which of the following is true of interpersonal influence?

Which of the following occurs when an individual accepts another's influence because of the positive or negative outcomes tied to it?

In a department meeting, Jamira engages in thoughtful dissent aimed at constructively challenging her manager, Shivana, to rethink the decision to close two major client accounts. In the given scenario, Jamira is engaging in __________.

__________ occurs when an individual accepts influence because the induced behavior is congruent with their value system.

Explain formal and informal systems and the role they play in organizational politics.

In the context of the typology of power bases identified by John French and Bertram Raven, briefly discuss the two main categories of power bases and their subcategories.

Legitimate power is the formal authority that stems from the extent to which a manager can control subordinates' behavior because they believe the boss has the right to do so.

Self-interested politics occur when individuals or groups work to shift outcomes to their personal advantage.

Which type of power stems from the formal hierarchy or authority vested in a particular role or position?

Empowerment involves sharing power, information, decision-making authority, and rewards with others.

Which of the following powers is derived from relations with powerful others?

__________ means that one person or group relies on another person or group to get what they want or need.

Forms of self-interested politics include all of the following EXCEPT:

Two sources of personal power are reward power and coercive power.

The lesson from the Bathsheba syndrome is that power can have potentially intoxicating and corruptive effects that, if not prepared for, may lead to devastating outcomes.

Mary is able to call on her networks both inside and outside the organization for support in getting things done and in meeting her goals. Which of the following powers is exemplified in the given scenario?

Introducing Organizational Behavior

OB in Context

Individual Differences

Perception and Emotion

Motivation

Work Well in Teams

Be an Effective Leader and Follower

Build Strong Relationships and Networks

Develop Communication Skills

Handle Conflict, Negotiation, and Decision Making

Filters

Personal power is primarily based in and power.