Question 1

Briefly describe the strategies of expert power that cope with uncertainty in organisations.

Accepted Answer

There are three strategies of expert pow

Question 2

One feature of influence is that it operates down the corporate hierarchy but not up or across that hierarchy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

How we dress and the way we behave politely towards others represents a type of influence strategy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Organisational politics occurs when someone attempts to influence others for the purpose of promoting personal interests.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A manager's legitimate power over subordinates exists when:

Accepted Answer

A)  The organisation grants formal authority over the employees 
B)  The manager is able to reward or punish the employees 
C)  Employees agree to let the manager have power over them 
D)  The organisation grants formal authority AND employees agree to let the manager use this authority 
A)  The organisation grants formal authority over the employees 
B)  The manager is able to reward or punish the employees 
C)  Employees agree to let the manager have power over them 
D)  The organisation grants formal authority AND employees agree to let the manager use this authority

Question 6

Substitutability is:

Accepted Answer

A)  A source of power 
B)  Power over others 
C)  A contingency of power 
D)  None of the options listed here is correct 
A)  A source of power 
B)  Power over others 
C)  A contingency of power 
D)  None of the options listed here is correct

Question 7

Which source of power can employees potentially have over their supervisors?

Accepted Answer

A)  Legitimate power 
B)  Coercive power 
C)  Expert power 
D)  Employees can potentially have all of these sources of power over their supervisors 
A)  Legitimate power 
B)  Coercive power 
C)  Expert power 
D)  Employees can potentially have all of these sources of power over their supervisors

Question 8

Establishing a free flow of information and using effective change management practices help to minimise organisational politics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What is power? Explain the important features of power.

Accepted Answer

Power is the capacity of a person,team o

Question 10

Describe the sources of power in organisations.

Accepted Answer

Three sources of power-legitimate,reward

Question 11

What types of power do people tend to gain through networking?

Accepted Answer

A)  Legitimate and referent power 
B)  Expert and reward power 
C)  Referent and expert power 
D)  Legitimate and reward power 
A)  Legitimate and referent power 
B)  Expert and reward power 
C)  Referent and expert power 
D)  Legitimate and reward power

Question 12

Which of the following is one of the five main sources of power?

Accepted Answer

A)  Discretion 
B)  Visibility 
C)  Substitutability 
D)  None of the options listed here is correct 
A)  Discretion 
B)  Visibility 
C)  Substitutability 
D)  None of the options listed here is correct

Question 13

Which of the following is the LEAST forceful influence tactic?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ingratiation 
B)  Assertiveness 
C)  Upward appeal 
D)  Exchange 
A)  Ingratiation 
B)  Assertiveness 
C)  Upward appeal 
D)  Exchange

Question 14

Sources of power that originate from the power holder's own characteristics are:

Accepted Answer

A)  Dependent and interdependent 
B)  Legitimate,reward and coercive 
C)  Expert and referent 
D)  None of the options listed here are correct 
A)  Dependent and interdependent 
B)  Legitimate,reward and coercive 
C)  Expert and referent 
D)  None of the options listed here are correct

Question 15

Employees in Australia and other low power distance countries are more likely to accept legitimate power than are employees in Mexico and other high power distance countries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The most appropriate influence strategy:

Accepted Answer

A)  Is impression management 
B)  Depends on the influencer's power base 
C)  Is based on legitimate power 
D)  Is assertiveness and other hard tactics rather than soft tactics 
A)  Is impression management 
B)  Depends on the influencer's power base 
C)  Is based on legitimate power 
D)  Is assertiveness and other hard tactics rather than soft tactics

Question 17

Explain the statement: 'Power does not flow to unknown people in the organisation.'

Accepted Answer

This statement refers to the relevance o

Question 18

Ingratiation includes which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Flattering your boss 
B)  Helping co-workers with their work 
C)  Seeking advice from other people 
D)  All of the options listed here are correct 
A)  Flattering your boss 
B)  Helping co-workers with their work 
C)  Seeking advice from other people 
D)  All of the options listed here are correct

Question 19

Briefly state the three principles of building networks and identify one key benefit of having a network.

Accepted Answer

(1)Self-similarity.When first starting t

Question 20

How much power does the CEO of a large corporation really have? Identify the potential power bases and contingencies of any CEO with a team of ambitious executives in the background.

Accepted Answer

Chief executive officers have legitimate

Briefly describe the strategies of expert power that cope with uncertainty in organisations.

One feature of influence is that it operates down the corporate hierarchy but not up or across that hierarchy.

How we dress and the way we behave politely towards others represents a type of influence strategy.

Organisational politics occurs when someone attempts to influence others for the purpose of promoting personal interests.

A manager's legitimate power over subordinates exists when:

Substitutability is:

Which source of power can employees potentially have over their supervisors?

Establishing a free flow of information and using effective change management practices help to minimise organisational politics.

What is power? Explain the important features of power.

Describe the sources of power in organisations.

What types of power do people tend to gain through networking?

Which of the following is one of the five main sources of power?

Which of the following is the LEAST forceful influence tactic?

Sources of power that originate from the power holder's own characteristics are:

Employees in Australia and other low power distance countries are more likely to accept legitimate power than are employees in Mexico and other high power distance countries.

The most appropriate influence strategy:

Explain the statement: 'Power does not flow to unknown people in the organisation.'

Ingratiation includes which of the following?

Briefly state the three principles of building networks and identify one key benefit of having a network.

How much power does the CEO of a large corporation really have? Identify the potential power bases and contingencies of any CEO with a team of ambitious executives in the background.

Introduction to the Field of Organisational Behaviour

Individual Behaviour, Personality and Values

Perceiving Ourselves and Others in Organisations

Workplace Emotions, Attitudes and Stress

Foundations of Employee Motivation

Applied Performance Practices

Decision Making and Creativity

Team Dynamics

Communicating in Teams and Organisations

Conflict and Negotiation in the Workplace

Leadership in Organisational Settings

Organisational Structure

Organisational Culture

Organisational Change

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Exam 10: Power and Influence in the Workplace

Briefly describe the strategies of expert power that cope with uncertainty in organisations.

One feature of influence is that it operates down the corporate hierarchy but not up or across that hierarchy.

How we dress and the way we behave politely towards others represents a type of influence strategy.

Organisational politics occurs when someone attempts to influence others for the purpose of promoting personal interests.

A manager's legitimate power over subordinates exists when:

Substitutability is:

Which source of power can employees potentially have over their supervisors?

Establishing a free flow of information and using effective change management practices help to minimise organisational politics.

What is power? Explain the important features of power.

Describe the sources of power in organisations.

What types of power do people tend to gain through networking?

Which of the following is one of the five main sources of power?

Which of the following is the LEAST forceful influence tactic?

Sources of power that originate from the power holder's own characteristics are:

Employees in Australia and other low power distance countries are more likely to accept legitimate power than are employees in Mexico and other high power distance countries.

The most appropriate influence strategy:

Explain the statement: 'Power does not flow to unknown people in the organisation.'

Ingratiation includes which of the following?

Briefly state the three principles of building networks and identify one key benefit of having a network.

How much power does the CEO of a large corporation really have? Identify the potential power bases and contingencies of any CEO with a team of ambitious executives in the background.

Introduction to the Field of Organisational Behaviour

Individual Behaviour, Personality and Values

Perceiving Ourselves and Others in Organisations

Workplace Emotions, Attitudes and Stress

Foundations of Employee Motivation

Applied Performance Practices

Decision Making and Creativity

Team Dynamics

Communicating in Teams and Organisations

Conflict and Negotiation in the Workplace

Leadership in Organisational Settings

Organisational Structure

Organisational Culture

Organisational Change

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