Question 1

It is not possible for a subordinate to sexually harass his or her supervisor.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

One of the most important factors leading to politics within organizations is the realization that most of the "facts" that are used to allocate limited resources are open to interpretation.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

As a political tactic,ingratiating likely works because

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A)  self-promotion works.
B)  supervisors know your performance level.
C)  interviewers don't know your performance level.
D)  people like to be treated nicely.
E)  finding agreement makes other uncomfortable.F) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 4

The degree of dependence a person feels is inversely proportional to

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A)  power.
B)  alternative sources of supply.
C)  knowledge.
D)  financial resources.
E)  leadership influence.F) D) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 5

For an organization to be free of political activity,all the members of the organization must hold the same goals and interests,organizational resources are plentiful and performance outcomes are completely clear and objective.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Impression management is used mostly by high self-monitors.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

When Jing,your co-worker,demands and threatens that you must support his ideas on the marketing strategy,he is

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A)  making a personal appeal.
B)  using pressure tactics.
C)  using coalition tactics.
D)  using exchange tactics.
E)  making an inspirational appeal.F) None of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 8

If a person is not pressured to perform a sex act,sexual harassment has not occurred.

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A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 9

Bases of power refers to

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A)  power characteristics.
B)  whether the power position has a good foundation.
C)  what the power holder has that gives him or her power.
D)  the elements of power.
E)  leadership characteristics.F) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 10

If a person decides to employ a coercive base of power,he or she would be most apt to

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A)  give special benefits or rewards to people.
B)  have the experience and knowledge to earn your respect.
C)  make things difficult for people.
D)  have the data or knowledge that you need.
E)  have the right to expect you to comply with legitimate requests.F) B) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 11

Consultation is a tactic that can be upward and downward.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

SCENARIO 8-4 Your work group is made up of four individuals and yourself.You have observed that each of your subordinates seems to have a different strategy for influencing you.Adam uses facts and figures.Bob acts humble and friendly.Carol tries to get the support of the entire group.David uses a direct and forceful approach.
-Refer to Scenario 8-4.David is using the reasoned approach.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is an example of impression management?

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A)  dressing to match the company dress code
B)  mirroring the behaviours of an interviewer
C)  finding areas of disagreement
D)  asking favours of others
E)  associating with your friendsF) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 14

When employees see their work environment as political,the effect on work attitude and behaviour is usually

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A)  positive.
B)  negative.
C)  compliance.
D)  cooperation.
E)  ambiguous.F) A) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 15

SCENARIO 8-3 Your supervisor embarrasses you by telling sexual jokes and making sexual comments.Although he has never directly asked you to sleep with him,you feel threatened and are uncomfortable; it is difficult for you to do your job.
-Refer to Scenario 8-3.Your supervisor is guilty of

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A)  sexual harassment.
B)  abusing his influence.
C)  creating an equitable work environment.
D)  exercising common sense.
E)  showing respect.F) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 16

Presenting only some of the facts is an example of

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A)  self-protection.
B)  stalling.
C)  misrepresenting.
D)  bluffing.
E)  prevention.F) B) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 17

Describe the variety of defensive behaviours exhibited by employees when they see politics as a threat.

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Avoiding action
- Overconforming — strictly interpreting responsibility
- Buck passing — transferring responsibility for the execution of a task or decision
- Playing dumb — falsely pleading ignorance or inability
- Stretching — prolonging a task so that the person appears occupied
- Stalling — appearing to be more or less supportive publicly while doing little or nothing privately
Avoiding blame
- Bluffing — rigorously documenting activity to project competence
- Playing safe — evading situations that may reflect unfavourably
- Justifying — developing explanations to less one's responsibility for a negative outcome
- Scapegoating — placing the blame on external factors
- Misrepresenting — manipulation of information (distortion, embellishment, deception, obfuscation, selective presentation)
Avoiding change
- Prevention — trying to prevent a threatening change from happening
- Self-protection — acting in ways to protect one's self interest during change by guarding information or other resources

Question 18

Kayla is considered to be a "political animal"; one of her redeeming qualities is that she is adept at influencing others in such a way that it enhances THEIR own objectives.This is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  political behaviour.
B)  influence.
C)  political skill.
D)  dependence.
E)  harassment.F) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 19

Lisa works in the Human Resources Department,and everyone tries to do favours for her because she can give special benefits to employees,like free corporate tickets to hockey games.Lisa possesses

Accepted Answer

A)  coercive power.
B)  reward power.
C)  referent power.
D)  legitimate power.
E)  information power.F) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 20

Companies have a responsibility to protect their employees from a hostile work environment.If a manager was unaware that one of their employees was being sexually harassed,who could investigators hold liable?

Accepted Answer

A)  both the manager and the company
B)  only the manager
C)  only the company
D)  neither the manager nor the company
E)  both but only if they were awareF) B) and C)
G) B) and D)

Exam 8: Power and Politics

It is not possible for a subordinate to sexually harass his or her supervisor.

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One of the most important factors leading to politics within organizations is the realization that most of the "facts" that are used to allocate limited resources are open to interpretation.

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True

As a political tactic,ingratiating likely works because

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The degree of dependence a person feels is inversely proportional to

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For an organization to be free of political activity,all the members of the organization must hold the same goals and interests,organizational resources are plentiful and performance outcomes are completely clear and objective.

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Impression management is used mostly by high self-monitors.

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When Jing,your co-worker,demands and threatens that you must support his ideas on the marketing strategy,he is

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If a person is not pressured to perform a sex act,sexual harassment has not occurred.

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False

Bases of power refers to

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If a person decides to employ a coercive base of power,he or she would be most apt to

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Consultation is a tactic that can be upward and downward.

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Which of the following is an example of impression management?

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When employees see their work environment as political,the effect on work attitude and behaviour is usually

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SCENARIO 8-3 Your supervisor embarrasses you by telling sexual jokes and making sexual comments.Although he has never directly asked you to sleep with him,you feel threatened and are uncomfortable; it is difficult for you to do your job. -Refer to Scenario 8-3.Your supervisor is guilty of

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Presenting only some of the facts is an example of

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Describe the variety of defensive behaviours exhibited by employees when they see politics as a threat.

Kayla is considered to be a "political animal"; one of her redeeming qualities is that she is adept at influencing others in such a way that it enhances THEIR own objectives.This is known as

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Lisa works in the Human Resources Department,and everyone tries to do favours for her because she can give special benefits to employees,like free corporate tickets to hockey games.Lisa possesses

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Companies have a responsibility to protect their employees from a hostile work environment.If a manager was unaware that one of their employees was being sexually harassed,who could investigators hold liable?

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Exam 8: Power and Politics

It is not possible for a subordinate to sexually harass his or her supervisor.

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One of the most important factors leading to politics within organizations is the realization that most of the "facts" that are used to allocate limited resources are open to interpretation.

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As a political tactic,ingratiating likely works because

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The degree of dependence a person feels is inversely proportional to

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For an organization to be free of political activity,all the members of the organization must hold the same goals and interests,organizational resources are plentiful and performance outcomes are completely clear and objective.

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Impression management is used mostly by high self-monitors.

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When Jing,your co-worker,demands and threatens that you must support his ideas on the marketing strategy,he is

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If a person is not pressured to perform a sex act,sexual harassment has not occurred.

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Bases of power refers to

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If a person decides to employ a coercive base of power,he or she would be most apt to

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Consultation is a tactic that can be upward and downward.

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Which of the following is an example of impression management?

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When employees see their work environment as political,the effect on work attitude and behaviour is usually

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SCENARIO 8-3 Your supervisor embarrasses you by telling sexual jokes and making sexual comments.Although he has never directly asked you to sleep with him,you feel threatened and are uncomfortable; it is difficult for you to do your job. -Refer to Scenario 8-3.Your supervisor is guilty of

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Presenting only some of the facts is an example of

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Describe the variety of defensive behaviours exhibited by employees when they see politics as a threat.

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Lisa works in the Human Resources Department,and everyone tries to do favours for her because she can give special benefits to employees,like free corporate tickets to hockey games.Lisa possesses

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Companies have a responsibility to protect their employees from a hostile work environment.If a manager was unaware that one of their employees was being sexually harassed,who could investigators hold liable?

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