Exam 8: Understand and Manage Power and Politics

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Action that occurs against another's will is known as __________.

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__________ is the skill and adroitness at reading political environments and understanding how to effectively influence these environments.

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The Iron Law of Responsibility states that men and women of otherwise strong personal integrity and intelligence engage in unethical and selfish behavior in the pinnacle of power because they mistakenly believe they are above the law.

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__________ dictate how work processes are to be coordinated and structured.

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Informal systems dictate what is to be done in organizations and how work processes are to be coordinated and structured.

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Discuss the three common responses to position power. Briefly discuss the subtypes of these responses.

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__________ power is attained through relations with powerful people.

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Ralph makes it a point to always offer help to his team members in technical areas in which he is skilled and knowledgeable. His team trusts his judgment and forms one of the most productive units in the company. What type of power does Ralph exert?

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The lack of autonomy and participation is known as:

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__________ occurs when individuals accept an influence attempt because they want to maintain a positive relationship with the person or group making the influence request.

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Expert power comes from the possession of knowledge, experience, or judgment that others need but do not possess.

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__________ occurs when individuals accept an influence attempt out of duty or obligation.

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Developing political savvy involves a combination of skills, including all of the following EXCEPT:

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