Question 1

Match the following:
-coercive power

Accepted Answer

A)  a major force in organizations
B)  a likely result of coercion
C)  power that resides within a person
D)  granted by virtue of one's position
E)  dirty tricksF) possesses position powerG) similar to authorityH) analysis of the bases of powerI) enhance his/her own imageJ) possesses personal powerK) potential ability to influence othersL) perceptions of fairnessM) control over informationN) form of political behaviorO) ability to promote or assign raisesP) power through identificationQ) fair reward allocationR) ability to punish someone elseS) subordinates accept a leader's wishesT) a technique of political behavior

Question 2

________ will probably result from an attempt to exercise power if the subordinate accepts and identifies with the leader.

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The answer of ________ will probably result from an attempt...

Question 3

________ means the subordinate is willing to carry out the leader's wishes as long as doing so will not require extraordinary effort.

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The answer of ________ means the subordinate is willing to...

Question 4

A manager might enhance his or her expert power by not threatening subordinates' self-esteem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A direct and intentional effort by someone to enhance his/her image in the eyes of others is called

Accepted Answer

A)  impression management.
B)  playing politics.
C)  legitimate power.
D)  organizational loyalty.
E)  positional power.

Question 6

The more important the information and the fewer the alternative sources for acquiring it, the greater the degree of expert power.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Discuss why reward power is the easiest base of power to use.

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Reward power is often considered the eas...

Question 8

The negative reasons people engage in impression management include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  take credit work for the work of others.
B)  people may exaggerate personal accomplishments.
C)  to further their own career.
D)  people may falsify their personal accomplishments.
E)  none of the above.

Question 9

The primary bases of positional power include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Match the following:
-distributive justice

Accepted Answer

A)  a major force in organizations
B)  a likely result of coercion
C)  power that resides within a person
D)  granted by virtue of one's position
E)  dirty tricksF) possesses position powerG) similar to authorityH) analysis of the bases of powerI) enhance his/her own imageJ) possesses personal powerK) potential ability to influence othersL) perceptions of fairnessM) control over informationN) form of political behaviorO) ability to promote or assign raisesP) power through identificationQ) fair reward allocationR) ability to punish someone elseS) subordinates accept a leader's wishesT) a technique of political behavior

Question 11

Roger at XYZ International has the ability to given bonuses to employees as part of a corporate compensation program. This is an example of ____ power.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

Referent power involves all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  trust.
B)  similarity.
C)  acceptance.
D)  promotions.
E)  affection.

Question 13

Leadership only matters if influence has occurred.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In most cases expert power tends to follow exact lines of authority.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

_________, a subtle form of referent power, means that a leader behaves in the way he or she wants subordinates to act.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _________, a subtle form of referent power,...

Question 16

Susan was just told by her supervisor Maggie that if Susan did not do what Maggie was asking, she would transfer Susan to a dead-end branch in a remote town where Susan would have no career left with the company. This is an example of ____ power.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

Define power as detailed in your text. Discuss the facets of this definition that warrant additional clarification.

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Power can be defined as the ability or c...

Question 18

Because of his or her position in an organization, a manager has ________ power over his or her subordinates.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Because of his or her position in...

Question 19

Which power is the most difficult form of power to exercise?

Accepted Answer

A)  Referent
B)  Expert
C)  Coercive
D)  Legitimate
E)  Reward

Question 20

Match the following:
-French & Raven

Accepted Answer

A)  a major force in organizations
B)  a likely result of coercion
C)  power that resides within a person
D)  granted by virtue of one's position
E)  dirty tricksF) possesses position powerG) similar to authorityH) analysis of the bases of powerI) enhance his/her own imageJ) possesses personal powerK) potential ability to influence othersL) perceptions of fairnessM) control over informationN) form of political behaviorO) ability to promote or assign raisesP) power through identificationQ) fair reward allocationR) ability to punish someone elseS) subordinates accept a leader's wishesT) a technique of political behavior

Exam 14: Power, Politics, and Organizational Justice

________ will probably result from an attempt to exercise power if the subordinate accepts and identifies with the leader.

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Susan was just told by her supervisor Maggie that if Susan did not do what Maggie was asking, she would transfer Susan to a dead-end branch in a remote town where Susan would have no career left with the company. This is an example of ____ power.

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Match the following: -coercive power

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_________, a subtle form of referent power, means that a leader behaves in the way he or she wants subordinates to act.

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A direct and intentional effort by someone to enhance his/her image in the eyes of others is called

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Which power is the most difficult form of power to exercise?

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Roger at XYZ International has the ability to given bonuses to employees as part of a corporate compensation program. This is an example of ____ power.

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The primary bases of positional power include all of the following EXCEPT:

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________ means the subordinate is willing to carry out the leader's wishes as long as doing so will not require extraordinary effort.

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A manager might enhance his or her expert power by not threatening subordinates' self-esteem.

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Because of his or her position in an organization, a manager has ________ power over his or her subordinates.

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Leadership only matters if influence has occurred.

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Match the following: -distributive justice

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Define power as detailed in your text. Discuss the facets of this definition that warrant additional clarification.

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Referent power involves all of the following EXCEPT:

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The more important the information and the fewer the alternative sources for acquiring it, the greater the degree of expert power.

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Discuss why reward power is the easiest base of power to use.

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In most cases expert power tends to follow exact lines of authority.

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Match the following: -French & Raven

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The negative reasons people engage in impression management include all of the following EXCEPT:

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