Question 1

An informal group bound together by active pursuit of a single goal is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  coalition 
B)  network 
C)  organization 
D)  department 
E)  group 
A)  coalition 
B)  network 
C)  organization 
D)  department 
E)  group A

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of group decision-making?

Accepted Answer

A)  greater pool of knowledge 
B)  social pressure 
C)  greater comprehension 
D)  increased acceptance 
E)  training ground 
A)  greater pool of knowledge 
B)  social pressure 
C)  greater comprehension 
D)  increased acceptance 
E)  training ground B

Question 3

The network level is the 2nd level of political action within an organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Obtaining influence through knowledge or information is

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Research demonstrates that the most innovative groups possessed high levels of minority dissent and low levels of participation in decision-making.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Women have a higher need than men for

Accepted Answer

A)  legitimate power 
B)  reward power 
C)  referent power 
D)  socialized power 
E)  expert power 
A)  legitimate power 
B)  reward power 
C)  referent power 
D)  socialized power 
E)  expert power

Question 7

The tendency to stick to an ineffective course of action when it is unlikely that the bad situation can be reversed is

Accepted Answer

A)  escalation of failure 
B)  escalation of action 
C)  escalation of commitment 
D)  escalation of control 
E)  escalation of change 
A)  escalation of failure 
B)  escalation of action 
C)  escalation of commitment 
D)  escalation of control 
E)  escalation of change

Question 8

The ability to influence others to develop a dependent relationship is the definition of

Accepted Answer

A)  influence 
B)  social power 
C)  reward power 
D)  position power 
E)  power 
A)  influence 
B)  social power 
C)  reward power 
D)  position power 
E)  power

Question 9

Providing minimal feedback about project completion and associated costs will reduce escalation of commitment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Decisions that are made to meet minimum requirements are referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  directive 
B)  conceptual 
C)  satisficing 
D)  settling 
E)  compromising 
A)  directive 
B)  conceptual 
C)  satisficing 
D)  settling 
E)  compromising

Question 11

Influence technique(s)is/are

Accepted Answer

A)  rational persuasion 
B)  inspirational appeals 
C)  consultation 
D)  ingratiation 
E)  all of the choices are correct 
A)  rational persuasion 
B)  inspirational appeals 
C)  consultation 
D)  ingratiation 
E)  all of the choices are correct

Question 12

The rational model of decision making uses a six-step sequence.The third step is:

Accepted Answer

A)  identify the problem 
B)  formulate alternatives 
C)  gather related information 
D)  select the best alternative 
E)  implement the solution 
A)  identify the problem 
B)  formulate alternatives 
C)  gather related information 
D)  select the best alternative 
E)  implement the solution

Question 13

It is possible for people to identify all possible solutions to a decision when given the time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Referent power is also called

Accepted Answer

A)  authority 
B)  socialized power 
C)  charisma 
D)  compliance 
E)  ultimate power 
A)  authority 
B)  socialized power 
C)  charisma 
D)  compliance 
E)  ultimate power

Question 15

Socialized or social power is a good thing in an organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The technique to generate a variety of ideas,evaluate options using a combination of discussion/voting techniques,and finally select solutions through consensus is

Accepted Answer

A)  nominal group technique 
B)  Delphi technique 
C)  brainstorming 
D)  group problem solving techniques 
E)  traditional method of idea generation 
A)  nominal group technique 
B)  Delphi technique 
C)  brainstorming 
D)  group problem solving techniques 
E)  traditional method of idea generation

Question 17

The bounded rationality model's focus is on how decisions

Accepted Answer

A)  should be made 
B)  should not be made 
C)  follow a logical process 
D)  escalate 
E)  are actually made 
A)  should be made 
B)  should not be made 
C)  follow a logical process 
D)  escalate 
E)  are actually made

Question 18

Empowerment is also referred to as participative management and open-book management.The core component of empowerment is

Accepted Answer

A)  taking power from one person in the organization and giving it to another employee 
B)  a win-lose relationship since managers pass their responsibilities onto employees 
C)  a lose-win relationship because the more power you give away,the more you have 
D)  progressively pushing decision-making authority throughout the organization at all levels 
E)  a lose-lose relationship because managers lose power and employees have more responsibilities 
A)  taking power from one person in the organization and giving it to another employee 
B)  a win-lose relationship since managers pass their responsibilities onto employees 
C)  a lose-win relationship because the more power you give away,the more you have 
D)  progressively pushing decision-making authority throughout the organization at all levels 
E)  a lose-lose relationship because managers lose power and employees have more responsibilities

Question 19

Employee empowerment is a passing fad.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Obtaining influence through threatened or actual punishment is

Accepted Answer

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

An informal group bound together by active pursuit of a single goal is a(n)

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of group decision-making?

The network level is the 2^nd level of political action within an organization.

Obtaining influence through knowledge or information is

Research demonstrates that the most innovative groups possessed high levels of minority dissent and low levels of participation in decision-making.

Women have a higher need than men for

The tendency to stick to an ineffective course of action when it is unlikely that the bad situation can be reversed is

The ability to influence others to develop a dependent relationship is the definition of

Providing minimal feedback about project completion and associated costs will reduce escalation of commitment.

Decisions that are made to meet minimum requirements are referred to as

Influence technique(s)is/are

The rational model of decision making uses a six-step sequence.The third step is:

It is possible for people to identify all possible solutions to a decision when given the time.

Referent power is also called

Socialized or social power is a good thing in an organization.

The technique to generate a variety of ideas,evaluate options using a combination of discussion/voting techniques,and finally select solutions through consensus is

The bounded rationality model's focus is on how decisions

Empowerment is also referred to as participative management and open-book management.The core component of empowerment is

Employee empowerment is a passing fad.

Obtaining influence through threatened or actual punishment is

Needed: People-Centered Managers and Workplaces

Organizational Culture,socialization,and Mentoring

Developing Global Managers

Understanding Social Perception and Managing Diversity

Appreciating Individual Differences: Intelligence, ability, personality, core Self-Evaluations, attitudes, and Emotions

Motivation I: Needs, job Design, and Satisfaction

Motivation

Improving Performance With Feedback, rewards, and Positive Reinforcement

Making Decisions

Managing Conflict and Negotiating

Communicating in the Digital Age

Influence, power, and Politics: an Organizational Survival Kit

Leadership

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Exam 9: Effective Groups and Teamwork

An informal group bound together by active pursuit of a single goal is a(n)

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of group decision-making?

The network level is the 2nd level of political action within an organization.

Obtaining influence through knowledge or information is

Research demonstrates that the most innovative groups possessed high levels of minority dissent and low levels of participation in decision-making.

Women have a higher need than men for

The tendency to stick to an ineffective course of action when it is unlikely that the bad situation can be reversed is

The ability to influence others to develop a dependent relationship is the definition of

Providing minimal feedback about project completion and associated costs will reduce escalation of commitment.

Decisions that are made to meet minimum requirements are referred to as

Influence technique(s)is/are

The rational model of decision making uses a six-step sequence.The third step is:

It is possible for people to identify all possible solutions to a decision when given the time.

Referent power is also called

Socialized or social power is a good thing in an organization.

The technique to generate a variety of ideas,evaluate options using a combination of discussion/voting techniques,and finally select solutions through consensus is

The bounded rationality model's focus is on how decisions

Empowerment is also referred to as participative management and open-book management.The core component of empowerment is

Employee empowerment is a passing fad.

Obtaining influence through threatened or actual punishment is

Needed: People-Centered Managers and Workplaces

Organizational Culture,socialization,and Mentoring

Developing Global Managers

Understanding Social Perception and Managing Diversity

Appreciating Individual Differences: Intelligence, ability, personality, core Self-Evaluations, attitudes, and Emotions

Motivation I: Needs, job Design, and Satisfaction

Motivation

Improving Performance With Feedback, rewards, and Positive Reinforcement

Making Decisions

Managing Conflict and Negotiating

Communicating in the Digital Age

Influence, power, and Politics: an Organizational Survival Kit

Leadership

Filters

The network level is the 2^nd level of political action within an organization.