Question 1

Strategic stupidity is a type of _______ strategy.

Accepted Answer

A)  defiance 
B)  compliance 
C)  coalition 
D)  resistance 
A)  defiance 
B)  compliance 
C)  coalition 
D)  resistance

Question 2

Workplace bullying is typically the result of power imbalances.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Expertise is a power resource when

Accepted Answer

A)  the person is viewed as a real expert. 
B)  the person demonstrates trustworthiness. 
C)  the person knows how to use the information to accomplish a goal. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  the person is viewed as a real expert. 
B)  the person demonstrates trustworthiness. 
C)  the person knows how to use the information to accomplish a goal. 
D)  All of the above

Question 4

A power resource is anything that enables individuals to move toward their own goals or interfere with another's actions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

You defy the group on an important issue. The group reaction to your defiance will likely be influenced by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Significance of the norm that is defied 
B)  Degree of deviation from the norm 
C)  Degree of certainty that the defiance is not simply unintended noncompliance 
D)  How passive the defiant member is 
A)  Significance of the norm that is defied 
B)  Degree of deviation from the norm 
C)  Degree of certainty that the defiance is not simply unintended noncompliance 
D)  How passive the defiant member is

Question 6

"What you're telling me to do is simply unethical, and you're despicable for even suggesting such behavior, so don't hold your breath waiting for me to follow your orders" is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  assertiveness. 
B)  resistance. 
C)  defiance. 
D)  passive aggression. 
A)  assertiveness. 
B)  resistance. 
C)  defiance. 
D)  passive aggression.

Question 7

Women hold slightly fewer than 2% of Fortune 1000 CEO positions. This is primarily because

Accepted Answer

A)  fewer women seek executive positions than men. 
B)  gender stereotyping brands men as better problem solvers than women. 
C)  sexual harassment diminishes women's desire to remain in the corporate workplace. 
D)  there is a parental penalty that disadvantages women. 
A)  fewer women seek executive positions than men. 
B)  gender stereotyping brands men as better problem solvers than women. 
C)  sexual harassment diminishes women's desire to remain in the corporate workplace. 
D)  there is a parental penalty that disadvantages women.

Question 8

Passive aggression is a form of defiance against more powerful group members.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Strategic stupidity is a type of _______ strategy.

Workplace bullying is typically the result of power imbalances.

Expertise is a power resource when

A power resource is anything that enables individuals to move toward their own goals or interfere with another's actions.

You defy the group on an important issue. The group reaction to your defiance will likely be influenced by which of the following?

"What you're telling me to do is simply unethical, and you're despicable for even suggesting such behavior, so don't hold your breath waiting for me to follow your orders" is an example of

Women hold slightly fewer than 2% of Fortune 1000 CEO positions. This is primarily because

Passive aggression is a form of defiance against more powerful group members.

Communication Competence in Groups

Groups As Systems

Meetings: Standard and Virtual

Group Development

Developing the Group Climate

Roles in Groups

Group Leadership

Developing Effective Teams

Defective Group Decision Making and Problem Solving

Effective Decision Making and Problem Solving

Conflict Management and Negotiation

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Exam 11: Power in Groups: A Central Dynamic

Strategic stupidity is a type of _______ strategy.

Workplace bullying is typically the result of power imbalances.

Expertise is a power resource when

A power resource is anything that enables individuals to move toward their own goals or interfere with another's actions.

You defy the group on an important issue. The group reaction to your defiance will likely be influenced by which of the following?

"What you're telling me to do is simply unethical, and you're despicable for even suggesting such behavior, so don't hold your breath waiting for me to follow your orders" is an example of

Women hold slightly fewer than 2% of Fortune 1000 CEO positions. This is primarily because

Passive aggression is a form of defiance against more powerful group members.

Communication Competence in Groups

Groups As Systems

Meetings: Standard and Virtual

Group Development

Developing the Group Climate

Roles in Groups

Group Leadership

Developing Effective Teams

Defective Group Decision Making and Problem Solving

Effective Decision Making and Problem Solving

Conflict Management and Negotiation

Filters