Deck 12: Power and Politics

Question 1

Power refers to a capacity where A has to influence the behaviour of B so that B acts in accordance with C's wishes.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Research suggests that powerful people may be better liars because they are ________.

A)more focussed on winning
B)more focussed on image
C)more confident in their status
D)more confident in their abilities

Answer 2

C

Question 3

The difference between power and leadership rests on the latter's:

A)focus on rules and regulations
B)goal congruence between the leader and follower
C)focus on dependant relationships
D)vision alignment between the follower and the organisation

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Power,unlike leadership,focuses on downward influence patterns.

Question 5

Power is:

A)being rewarded by others
B)the ability to influence others
C)equal to sexual harassment
D)a dependency upon others

Question 6

________ requires some congruence between the goals of the leader and those being led.

A)Communication
B)Information
C)Power
D)Leadership

Question 7

A person can have power over you only if he or she controls something you desire.

Question 8

Which of the following is true concerning power?

A)A person can have power over you only if he or she controls something you desire.
B)The most important aspect of power is that it is a function of dependency.
C)The threat of writing family members out of the will is an example of power.
D)All of the above.

Question 9

Power is a function of dependency.

Question 10

How is 'power' defined?

Question 11

Power,unlike leadership,does not require a significant degree of goal compatibility,merely dependence.

Question 12

________ does not require goal compatibility,merely dependence.

A)Power
B)Leadership
C)Communication
D)Information

Question 13

The difference between power and leadership rests on the:

A)leader's focus on a downward influence towards followers
B)Powerbroker's focus on a downward influence towards followers
C)leader's focus on reciprocal influence between the follower and leader
D)Power Broker's focus on reciprocal influence between the follower and leader

Question 14

Leaders achieve goals,and power is:

A)counterproductive to goal achievement
B)usually used by poor leaders
C)an indicator of a good leader
D)a means of achieving the goals

Question 15

Power needs to be used for its existence to be validated.

Question 16

Which one of the following is not implied in the definition of power?

A)dependency
B)potential
C)influence
D)discretion

Question 17

________ research emphasises style; whereas research on ________ focuses on tactics for gaining compliance.

A)Power; persuasion
B)Leadership; power
C)Communication; politics
D)Politics; leadership

Question 18

The threat of writing somebody out of your will is a demonstration of politics in action.

Question 19

________ focuses on the downward influence of one's followers.

A)Information
B)Leadership
C)Power
D)Communication

Question 20

The most important aspect of power is that it:

A)is counterproductive
B)tends to corrupt people
C)is a function of dependency
D)is needed to get things done in an organisation

Question 21

________ power comes from an individual's unique characteristics.

A)Expert
B)Personal
C)Legitimate
D)Reward

Question 22

The opposite of coercive power is ________ power.

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

Question 23

One reacts to ________ power out of fear of the negative ramifications that might result if one fails to comply.

A)knowledge
B)influence
C)persuasive
D)coercive

Question 24

Contrast leadership and power.

Question 25

________ is broader than the power to coerce and reward.

A)Coercive power
B)Legitimate power
C)Expert power
D)Reward power

Question 26

'Expert power' refers to influence that derives from:

A)politics
B)position
C)educational institutions
D)special skills or knowledge

Question 27

The power that the Dean has been granted by the University over the faculty is termed:

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

Question 28

________ power is based on identification with a person who has desirable resources or personal traits.

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

Question 29

A has ________ power over B if A can dismiss,suspend,or demote B; assuming that B values his or her job.

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

Question 30

When a bank robber points a gun at a bank employee,his base of power is:

A)position
B)knowledge
C)persuasive
D)coercive

Question 31

Formal power can come from:

A)formal authority
B)the ability to coerce
C)the ability to reward
D)all of the above

Question 32

________ is based on an individual's position in an organisation.

A)Informal power
B)Influence
C)Leadership
D)Formal power

Question 33

The power a person receives as a result of position on the organisational chart is known as:

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

Question 34

Legitimate power is based on:

A)position
B)fear
C)knowledge
D)rewards

Question 35

The control over recognition,interesting assignments and preferred work shifts are examples of:

A)positive reinforcement power
B)coercive power
C)reward power
D)persuasive power

Question 36

When your superior offers you a raise if you will perform additional work beyond the requirements of your job,he/she is exercising:

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

Question 37

________ power and ________ power are actually counterparts of each other.

A)Coercive; expert
B)Referent; reward
C)Reward; coercive
D)Expert; reward

Question 38

'Bases of power' refer to:

A)the elements of power
B)power characteristics
C)whether the power position has a good foundation
D)sources of power

Question 39

Your physician has advised you to take a series of medications.You comply because of her ________ power.

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

Question 40

The statement "That person can make things difficult for people,and you want to avoid getting him angry",describes someone with what type of power?

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

Question 41

Legitimate power represents the formal authority to control and use organisational resources based on structural position in the organisation.

Question 42

A famous AFL player's power to influence your buying behaviour through commercial endorsements is based on his expertise at leading a football team and his ability to throw a football.

Question 43

List and discuss the bases of personal power.

Question 44

You must have a formal position in an organisation to have power.

Question 45

If A can assign B work activities that B finds unpleasant,or treat B in a manner that B finds embarrassing,A possesses expert power over B.

Question 46

Celebrities are paid millions of dollars to endorse products in commercials because the advertisers believe the celebrities have ________ power.

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

Question 47

Personal power comes from an individual's unique characteristics.

Question 48

Organisations will have people with charismatic qualities endorse products; they are able to exert influence over others due to their celebrity status.

Question 49

'Referent power' is based on identification with a person who has desirable resources or personal traits.

Question 50

Research suggests pretty clearly that the reward sources of power are the most effective.

Question 51

If I like,respect,and admire you,you have referent power over me.

Question 52

'Expert power' is influence wielded as a result of special skill or knowledge.

Question 53

'Charismatic dynamism' is an extension of referent power.

Question 54

A robber's power is coercive power and is based on fear.

Question 55

For reward power to be effective,the rewards must be financial.

Question 56

Some people who are not in formal leadership positions nonetheless have referent power and exert influence over others because of their:

A)charismatic dynamism
B)emotional effects
C)likability
D)all of the above

Question 57

A managerial position gives its incumbent legitimate power.

Question 58

Reward power rests on the allocation of things others view as valuable.

Question 59

Both expert and referent power are positively related to employees' satisfaction with supervision,their organisational commitment and their performance,whereas reward and legitimate power seem to be unrelated to these outcomes.

Question 60

Coercive power is a source of formal power.

Question 61

An understanding of dependency is central to understanding power.

Question 62

What is the general dependency postulate?

Question 63

Describe three things that create resource dependency.

Question 64

The greater B's dependence on A,the greater is B's power in the relationship.

Question 65

What does the adage: 'In the land of the blind,the one-eyed man is
king!' mean in terms of power and dependency?

Question 66

Avoidance of ________ is why most organisations develop multiple suppliers rather than give their business to only one.

A)knowledge
B)power
C)dependency
D)independence

Question 67

If you can make people dependent upon you,your power is increased.

Question 68

List and discuss the bases of formal power.

Question 69

Power is increased by possession of something that is plentiful and easily available.

Question 70

A product which is difficult to source is:

A)scarce
B)non-substitutable
C)valuable
D)important

Question 71

The ________ relationship can be seen in the power of occupational categories.In occupations where supply is low relative to demand,compensation is more attractive.

A)referent power
B)scarcity-dependency
C)importance-dependency
D)substitutability

Question 72

Which of the following variables create dependency?

A)non-substitutability
B)importance
C)scarcity
D)all of the above

Question 73

'Power tactics' define:

A)how to translate power bases into specific actions
B)what power-holders desire
C)organisational structural characteristics
D)the sources of power

Question 74

The scarcity-dependency relationship can be observed in supply/demand relationships between various occupational categories.

Question 75

Dependency is inversely proportional to:

A)power
B)knowledge
C)the alternative sources of supply
D)financial resources

Question 76

A product which is difficult to replace is:

A)scarce
B)non-substitutable
C)valuable
D)important

Question 77

The more a resource has no viable substitutes,the more power the control over that resource provides.

Question 78

To create dependency,the thing you control must be perceived as being important.

Question 79

Dependency is decreased when the resource you control is:

A)scarce
B)highly substitutable
C)perceived as non-substitutable
D)important

Question 80

Dependency explains why organisations use single suppliers.