Question 1

To determine whether a political action is ethical,which of the following questions should you consider?

Accepted Answer

A) What is the utility of engaging in politicking? 
B) How does the utility of engaging in the political behaviour balance out any harm (or potential harm)it will do to others? 
C) Does the political activity conform to standards of equity and justice? 
D) All of the above. 
A) What is the utility of engaging in politicking? 
B) How does the utility of engaging in the political behaviour balance out any harm (or potential harm)it will do to others? 
C) Does the political activity conform to standards of equity and justice? 
D) All of the above. D

Question 2

Political activity is probably more a function of the organisation's characteristics than of individual differences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Which of the following is not an example of an impression management technique?

Accepted Answer

A) favours 
B) exemplification 
C) flattery 
D) mirroring 
A) favours 
B) exemplification 
C) flattery 
D) mirroring D

Question 4

Power needs to be used for its existence to be validated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

An individual most likely to engage in political behaviour would have all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) a high ability to self-monitor 
B) a low need for security 
C) a high need for power 
D) an internal locus of control 
A) a high ability to self-monitor 
B) a low need for security 
C) a high need for power 
D) an internal locus of control

Question 6

Which Impression management technique works best in terms of performance ratings?

Accepted Answer

A) Ingratiation. 
B) Self-promotion. 
C) Enhancement. 
D) Flattery. 
A) Ingratiation. 
B) Self-promotion. 
C) Enhancement. 
D) Flattery.

Question 7

Vivian has not been handling one portion of her duties in a satisfactory manner.As a result,her manager threatens to withhold her promotion.Which power tactic is being used?

Accepted Answer

A) rational persuasion 
B) ingratiation 
C) assertiveness 
D) pressure 
A) rational persuasion 
B) ingratiation 
C) assertiveness 
D) pressure

Question 8

Extreme political behaviour that violates the implied rules of the game is termed 'impression management'.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Legitimate power represents the formal authority to control and use organisational resources based on structural position in the organisation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

For reward power to be effective,the rewards must be financial.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

When your superior offers you a raise if you will perform additional work beyond the requirements of your job,he/she is exercising:

Accepted Answer

A) reward power 
B) referent power 
C) expert power 
D) coercive power 
A) reward power 
B) referent power 
C) expert power 
D) coercive power

Question 12

The greater B's dependence on A,the greater is B's power in the relationship.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Power refers to a capacity where A has to influence the behaviour of B so that B acts in accordance with C's wishes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following does not describe a high self-monitor?

Accepted Answer

A) exhibits higher levels of social conformity 
B) more sensitive to social cues 
C) less skilled in political behaviour than low self-monitors 
D) all of the above describe a high self-monitor 
A) exhibits higher levels of social conformity 
B) more sensitive to social cues 
C) less skilled in political behaviour than low self-monitors 
D) all of the above describe a high self-monitor

Question 15

Describe three things that create resource dependency.

Accepted Answer

Dependency is increased when the resourc

Question 16

Some people who are not in formal leadership positions nonetheless have referent power and exert influence over others because of their:

Accepted Answer

A) charismatic dynamism 
B) emotional effects 
C) likability 
D) all of the above 
A) charismatic dynamism 
B) emotional effects 
C) likability 
D) all of the above

Question 17

Which of these power tactics is the least effective?

Accepted Answer

A) Exchange 
B) Pressure 
C) Ingratiation 
D) Coalitions 
A) Exchange 
B) Pressure 
C) Ingratiation 
D) Coalitions

Question 18

What are 'power tactics'? Name and define five of the distinct influence tactics.

Accepted Answer

Power tactics are the ways in which indi

Question 19

The more an organisation ________,the greater the likelihood that an employee can get away with politicking.

Accepted Answer

A) mistreats employees 
B) appraises an individual immediately following performance 
C) emphasises an overall performance measure 
D) uses subjective criteria in appraisal 
A) mistreats employees 
B) appraises an individual immediately following performance 
C) emphasises an overall performance measure 
D) uses subjective criteria in appraisal

Question 20

Unwelcome advances,requests for sexual favours,and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature is termed 'sexual harassment'.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

To determine whether a political action is ethical,which of the following questions should you consider?

Political activity is probably more a function of the organisation's characteristics than of individual differences.

Which of the following is not an example of an impression management technique?

Power needs to be used for its existence to be validated.

An individual most likely to engage in political behaviour would have all of the following except:

Which Impression management technique works best in terms of performance ratings?

Vivian has not been handling one portion of her duties in a satisfactory manner.As a result,her manager threatens to withhold her promotion.Which power tactic is being used?

Extreme political behaviour that violates the implied rules of the game is termed 'impression management'.

Legitimate power represents the formal authority to control and use organisational resources based on structural position in the organisation.

For reward power to be effective,the rewards must be financial.

When your superior offers you a raise if you will perform additional work beyond the requirements of your job,he/she is exercising:

The greater B's dependence on A,the greater is B's power in the relationship.

Power refers to a capacity where A has to influence the behaviour of B so that B acts in accordance with C's wishes.

Which of the following does not describe a high self-monitor?

Describe three things that create resource dependency.

Some people who are not in formal leadership positions nonetheless have referent power and exert influence over others because of their:

Which of these power tactics is the least effective?

What are 'power tactics'? Name and define five of the distinct influence tactics.

The more an organisation ________,the greater the likelihood that an employee can get away with politicking.

Unwelcome advances,requests for sexual favours,and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature is termed 'sexual harassment'.

What Is Organisational Behaviour

The Individual

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Personality and Values

Emotions and Moods

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Motivation: From Concept to Application

Foundations of Group Behaviour

Understanding Work Teams

Communication

Leadership

Conflict and Negotiation

Foundations of Organisational Structure

Organisational Culture

Organisational Change and Stress Management

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Exam 12: Power and Politics

To determine whether a political action is ethical,which of the following questions should you consider?

Political activity is probably more a function of the organisation's characteristics than of individual differences.

Which of the following is not an example of an impression management technique?

Power needs to be used for its existence to be validated.

An individual most likely to engage in political behaviour would have all of the following except:

Which Impression management technique works best in terms of performance ratings?

Vivian has not been handling one portion of her duties in a satisfactory manner.As a result,her manager threatens to withhold her promotion.Which power tactic is being used?

Extreme political behaviour that violates the implied rules of the game is termed 'impression management'.

Legitimate power represents the formal authority to control and use organisational resources based on structural position in the organisation.

For reward power to be effective,the rewards must be financial.

When your superior offers you a raise if you will perform additional work beyond the requirements of your job,he/she is exercising:

The greater B's dependence on A,the greater is B's power in the relationship.

Power refers to a capacity where A has to influence the behaviour of B so that B acts in accordance with C's wishes.

Which of the following does not describe a high self-monitor?

Describe three things that create resource dependency.

Some people who are not in formal leadership positions nonetheless have referent power and exert influence over others because of their:

Which of these power tactics is the least effective?

What are 'power tactics'? Name and define five of the distinct influence tactics.

The more an organisation ________,the greater the likelihood that an employee can get away with politicking.

Unwelcome advances,requests for sexual favours,and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature is termed 'sexual harassment'.

What Is Organisational Behaviour

The Individual

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Personality and Values

Emotions and Moods

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Motivation: From Concept to Application

Foundations of Group Behaviour

Understanding Work Teams

Communication

Leadership

Conflict and Negotiation

Foundations of Organisational Structure

Organisational Culture

Organisational Change and Stress Management

Filters