Question 1

Which of the following refers to availability of alternatives?

Accepted Answer

A)  Visibility 
B)  Substitutability 
C)  Centrality 
D)  Discretion 
E)  Referent power 
A)  Visibility 
B)  Substitutability 
C)  Centrality 
D)  Discretion 
E)  Referent power

Question 2

The effectiveness of _____ as an influence tactic depends on characteristics of the powerholder,message content,communication medium,and the audience.

Accepted Answer

A)  coalition forming 
B)  upward appeal 
C)  persuasion 
D)  information control 
E)  silent authority 
A)  coalition forming 
B)  upward appeal 
C)  persuasion 
D)  information control 
E)  silent authority

Question 3

Organizational politics typically involves:

Accepted Answer

A)  an unconscious attempt to increase your own power. 
B)  a conscious attempt to motivate others to work harder for the firm. 
C)  attempts to influence others to promote personal objectives. 
D)  helping other employees to fulfill their needs through organizational activities. 
E)  setting up stricter policies. 
A)  an unconscious attempt to increase your own power. 
B)  a conscious attempt to motivate others to work harder for the firm. 
C)  attempts to influence others to promote personal objectives. 
D)  helping other employees to fulfill their needs through organizational activities. 
E)  setting up stricter policies.

Question 4

The four contingencies of power are prevention,forecasting,coercion,and distribution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A 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 6

People with an internal locus of control and strong Machiavellian values engage in organizational politics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Organizational politics tends to increase in situations where decisions become routine and programmed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Briefly explain the types of influence tactics found in organizational settings.

Accepted Answer

Silent authority,assertiveness,informati

Question 9

Explain the important contingencies of power.

Accepted Answer

The four important contingencies of powe

Which of the following refers to availability of alternatives?

The effectiveness of _____ as an influence tactic depends on characteristics of the powerholder,message content,communication medium,and the audience.

Organizational politics typically involves:

The four contingencies of power are prevention,forecasting,coercion,and distribution.

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

People with an internal locus of control and strong Machiavellian values engage in organizational politics.

Organizational politics tends to increase in situations where decisions become routine and programmed.

Briefly explain the types of influence tactics found in organizational settings.

Explain the important contingencies of power.

Introduction to the Field of Organizational Behavior

Individual Behavior, Personality, and Values

Perceiving Ourselves and Others in Organizations

Workplace Emotions, Attitudes, and Stress

Foundations of Employee Motivation

Foundations of Employee Motivation

Decision Making and Creativity

Team Dynamics

Communicating in Teams and Organizations

Conflict and Negotiation in the Workplace

Leadership in Organizational Settings

Designing Organizational Structures

Organizational Culture

Organizational Change

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Exam 10: Power and Influence in the Workplace

Which of the following refers to availability of alternatives?

The effectiveness of _____ as an influence tactic depends on characteristics of the powerholder,message content,communication medium,and the audience.

Organizational politics typically involves:

The four contingencies of power are prevention,forecasting,coercion,and distribution.

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

People with an internal locus of control and strong Machiavellian values engage in organizational politics.

Organizational politics tends to increase in situations where decisions become routine and programmed.

Briefly explain the types of influence tactics found in organizational settings.

Explain the important contingencies of power.

Introduction to the Field of Organizational Behavior

Individual Behavior, Personality, and Values

Perceiving Ourselves and Others in Organizations

Workplace Emotions, Attitudes, and Stress

Foundations of Employee Motivation

Foundations of Employee Motivation

Decision Making and Creativity

Team Dynamics

Communicating in Teams and Organizations

Conflict and Negotiation in the Workplace

Leadership in Organizational Settings

Designing Organizational Structures

Organizational Culture

Organizational Change

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