Question 1

Structural empowerment is an input into psychological empowerment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

When a group of people actively pursue a particular issue, this is called a(an) :

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A)   Coalition
B)   Consultation
C)   Network
D)   Alliance
E)   Lobbying groupF) D) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 3

Organizational justice is the strongest organizational influence on politics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following statements about impression management is false?

Accepted Answer

A)   Impression management is generally damaging to careers
B)   Ingratiation can improve your performance appraisal results
C)   Ingratiation can make your boss like you more
D)   Too little impression management can cause you to be overlooked by your boss
E)   Too much impression management can get you labeled a "phony"F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 5

Psychological empowerment occurs when employees feel a sense of meaning, competition, self-efficacy, and impact at work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Describe the dynamics of power in the context of an individual who has been promoted to a managerial position over former co-workers. What advice should a person in that situation follow?

Accepted Answer

The first three bases of power (legitima...

Question 7

In power distribution, the manager adopts the _____ style.

Accepted Answer

A)   Domination
B)   Consultation
C)   Participation
D)   Delegation
E)   Laissez-faireF) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 8

Efforts to enhance employee performance, well-being, and positive attitudes are known as positive organizational support.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Hugh tried his best to convince Irene about a new business proposal, but Irene presented some good counterarguments and stalled the proposal. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)   Compliance
B)   Adherence
C)   Allegiance
D)   Resistance
E)   CommitmentF) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 10

Valued knowledge or information gives an individual ________ power over those needing that information.

Accepted Answer

A)   Reward
B)   Coercion
C)   Referent
D)   Legitimate
E)   ExpertF) C) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 11

Having the sense that you have control over your work is called competence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Apologies are a form of trust repair.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Your feeling that your efforts make a difference and affect the organization is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)   Impact
B)   Meaning
C)   Self-determination
D)   Competence
E)   SignificanceF) None of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 14

Effective empowerment involves giving decision-making authority to all employees in each and every situation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

People who do what is required, exert no extra effort, and provide no extra input are said to be resisting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The kind of power that comes into play when one's personal characteristics and social relationships become the reason for compliance is expert power.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

There are five bases of power: legitimate, reward, coercive, expert, and referent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The field that involves impression management at the organizational level is called:

Accepted Answer

A)   Public speaking
B)   Public relations
C)   Community relations
D)   Shareholder relations
E)   Stakeholder relationsF) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 19

Individuals or organizations have _______ power if they can obtain compliance by promising or delivering positive reinforcement.

Accepted Answer

A)   Reward
B)   Coercion
C)   Referent
D)   Legitimate
E)   ExpertF) A) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 20

Research has found that people's perceptions of politics were positively associated with job satisfaction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 12: Power, Influence, and Politics

When a group of people actively pursue a particular issue, this is called a(an) :

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In power distribution, the manager adopts the _____ style.

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Describe the dynamics of power in the context of an individual who has been promoted to a managerial position over former co-workers. What advice should a person in that situation follow?

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Effective empowerment involves giving decision-making authority to all employees in each and every situation.

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Apologies are a form of trust repair.

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Structural empowerment is an input into psychological empowerment.

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Organizational justice is the strongest organizational influence on politics.

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Valued knowledge or information gives an individual ________ power over those needing that information.

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Having the sense that you have control over your work is called competence.

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Research has found that people's perceptions of politics were positively associated with job satisfaction.

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Efforts to enhance employee performance, well-being, and positive attitudes are known as positive organizational support.

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Your feeling that your efforts make a difference and affect the organization is known as:

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Which of the following statements about impression management is false?

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Psychological empowerment occurs when employees feel a sense of meaning, competition, self-efficacy, and impact at work.

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Hugh tried his best to convince Irene about a new business proposal, but Irene presented some good counterarguments and stalled the proposal. This is an example of:

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People who do what is required, exert no extra effort, and provide no extra input are said to be resisting.

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Individuals or organizations have _______ power if they can obtain compliance by promising or delivering positive reinforcement.

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The field that involves impression management at the organizational level is called:

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There are five bases of power: legitimate, reward, coercive, expert, and referent.

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The kind of power that comes into play when one's personal characteristics and social relationships become the reason for compliance is expert power.

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