Question 1

Because most of us are skilled at a few influence tactics,each person should stick with the tactics she/he is most comfortable with.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

___________ is power vested in a formal position.

Accepted Answer

A)  Control
B)  Persuasion
C)  Authority
D)  InfluenceE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 3

Top leaders of the Company XYZ have told their managers and employees that they want to implement empowerment.They have decentralized the structures and changed the reward structure.After a few months,they see no change in the leaders' or employees' behaviors.Which organizational empowerment factor did they miss?

Accepted Answer

A)  They did not train leaders and employees.
B)  They did not create a positive atmosphere.
C)  They did not walk the talk.
D)  They set low standards.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 4

To influence supervisors,rational persuasion is the most appropriate influence tactic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Because corrupt leaders intimidate followers who refuse to speak out and contribute to decision making,the leaders are often forced to use group decision making.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Keesha's employees rarely,if ever,disagree with her because they worry about her negative reactions and tantrums.This is an example of which of the factors in the corruption cycle?

Accepted Answer

A)  compliance
B)  isolation
C)  lack of accountability
D)  flatteryE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

Teams increase their power as they are able to remove obstacles for others in the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which one of the following is a sign of a destructive narcissistic manager?

Accepted Answer

A)  They work alone
B)  They don't get promoted
C)  They take care of their followers
D)  They divide the world between friends and enemiesE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

Which of the following is not one of the organizational factors in empowerment?

Accepted Answer

A)  appropriate selection and training of leaders
B)  removing bureaucratic barriers
C)  expressing confidence in employees
D)  fair policiesE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 10

It is most appropriate to use exchange as an influence tactic with subordinates and colleagues.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What was the attitude of the framers of the U.S.Constitution regarding power?

Accepted Answer

A)  power should not be concentrated
B)  leaders should have enough power to do their job
C)  democracy is important
D)  power is essential to leadershipE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 12

Organizations have many checks and balances in place to limit the power of their top level leaders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Richard Scrushy of HealthSouth instituted effective ways to battle corruption.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In order for leaders to get commitment from their followers,they should rely on which of the following two sources of power:

Accepted Answer

A)  legitimate and referent
B)  referent and expert
C)  expert and reward
D)  reward and authorityE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 15

Power and influence are primarily the domain of formal leaders within organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The terms power and influence are different in that:

Accepted Answer

A)  influence refers to changing the course of an action while…
B)  influence implies effectiveness
C)  power is vested in a position
D)  influence is vested in a positionE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 17

____________ power is based on the formal position a person holds,while ___________ is based on friendship and respect.

Accepted Answer

A)  Legitimate;referent
B)  Authority;politics
C)  Persuasive;negotiation
D)  Managerial;personalE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 18

When leaders rely on their expertise to influence followers,they are likely to simply comply rather than be committed to the leader's decision.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Leaders who want to implement empowerment should set high performance standards and expect followers to meet those standards.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The isolation and flattery that contribute to the corruption cycle often cause leaders to:

Accepted Answer

A)  seek outside input
B)  rely more on board of director members
C)  learn to make good decisions alone
D)  think regular rules do not apply to themE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Exam 5: Power and Leadership

Teams increase their power as they are able to remove obstacles for others in the organization.

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___________ is power vested in a formal position.

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Which of the following is not one of the organizational factors in empowerment?

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Because corrupt leaders intimidate followers who refuse to speak out and contribute to decision making,the leaders are often forced to use group decision making.

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The isolation and flattery that contribute to the corruption cycle often cause leaders to:

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Power and influence are primarily the domain of formal leaders within organizations.

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Richard Scrushy of HealthSouth instituted effective ways to battle corruption.

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To influence supervisors,rational persuasion is the most appropriate influence tactic.

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Because most of us are skilled at a few influence tactics,each person should stick with the tactics she/he is most comfortable with.

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Leaders who want to implement empowerment should set high performance standards and expect followers to meet those standards.

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Which one of the following is a sign of a destructive narcissistic manager?

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Keesha's employees rarely,if ever,disagree with her because they worry about her negative reactions and tantrums.This is an example of which of the factors in the corruption cycle?

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The terms power and influence are different in that:

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What was the attitude of the framers of the U.S.Constitution regarding power?

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In order for leaders to get commitment from their followers,they should rely on which of the following two sources of power:

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Organizations have many checks and balances in place to limit the power of their top level leaders.

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It is most appropriate to use exchange as an influence tactic with subordinates and colleagues.

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When leaders rely on their expertise to influence followers,they are likely to simply comply rather than be committed to the leader's decision.

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__ power is based on the formal position a person holds,while _ is based on friendship and respect.

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Exam 5: Power and Leadership

Teams increase their power as they are able to remove obstacles for others in the organization.

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___________ is power vested in a formal position.

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Which of the following is not one of the organizational factors in empowerment?

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Because corrupt leaders intimidate followers who refuse to speak out and contribute to decision making,the leaders are often forced to use group decision making.

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The isolation and flattery that contribute to the corruption cycle often cause leaders to:

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Power and influence are primarily the domain of formal leaders within organizations.

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Richard Scrushy of HealthSouth instituted effective ways to battle corruption.

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To influence supervisors,rational persuasion is the most appropriate influence tactic.

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Because most of us are skilled at a few influence tactics,each person should stick with the tactics she/he is most comfortable with.

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Leaders who want to implement empowerment should set high performance standards and expect followers to meet those standards.

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Which one of the following is a sign of a destructive narcissistic manager?

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Keesha's employees rarely,if ever,disagree with her because they worry about her negative reactions and tantrums.This is an example of which of the factors in the corruption cycle?

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The terms power and influence are different in that:

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What was the attitude of the framers of the U.S.Constitution regarding power?

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In order for leaders to get commitment from their followers,they should rely on which of the following two sources of power:

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Organizations have many checks and balances in place to limit the power of their top level leaders.

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It is most appropriate to use exchange as an influence tactic with subordinates and colleagues.

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When leaders rely on their expertise to influence followers,they are likely to simply comply rather than be committed to the leader's decision.

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____________ power is based on the formal position a person holds,while ___________ is based on friendship and respect.

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__ power is based on the formal position a person holds,while _ is based on friendship and respect.

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