Question 1

Research has found potential causes of POP including ______.

Accepted Answer

Low procedural justice has been linked with higher levels of perceived organizational politics. The other options listed are not linked with potential causes of POP.

Question 2

An individual's subjective appraisal of the extent to which the work environment is characterized as self-serving of various individuals and groups to the detriment or at the cost of other individuals or groups is called ______.

Accepted Answer

The given definition reflects an individual's perception or appraisal of organizational politics, which is described as the use of power, influence, and networking to achieve personal goals in the workplace. Option B refers to the practice of manipulating boundaries to gain political advantage during elections, and option C describes a negative or destructive political environment, which can arise due to organizational politics. Hence, option A is the best choice that represents the given definition.

Question 3

The ability to accurately interpret the behavior of others through attentive observation is ______.

Accepted Answer

Social astuteness involves the ability to accurately interpret the behavior of others through attentive observation. Networking ability refers to the ability to create and maintain relationships. Interpersonal influence refers to the ability to persuade others. Apparent sincerity refers to the ability to appear genuine and believable.

Question 4

The relationship between political will and skill is now considered to be more complex and can best be described as ______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The relationship between political will and skill...

Question 5

High perceptions of organizational politics leads to ______.

Accepted Answer

High perceptions of organizational politics are often associated with negative attitudes such as decreased job satisfaction and job involvement. Thus, option A correctly mentions a strong negative relationship with job satisfaction. Option B, C, and D are not directly related to perceptions of organizational politics.

Question 6

The ability to effectively understand others at work and to use such knowledge to influence others to act in ways that enhance one's personal and/or organizational objectives is known as ______.

Accepted Answer

The ability described in the question is political skill, which involves understanding others and using that understanding to effectively influence them, while still maintaining positive relationships. Influence refers to the actual act of persuading or convincing others to take a certain course of action. Politics refers to the informal methods and tactics used to gain power or influence within an organization. Impression management refers to intentionally controlling the way others perceive us through our actions and appearance.

Question 7

The ability to appear to others as genuine and honest.

Accepted Answer

The ability to appear genuine and honest to others is known as apparent sincerity.

Question 8

Unsanctioned influence attempts that seek to promote self-interest at the expense of organizational goals are known as ______.

Accepted Answer

Unsanctioned influence attempts that seek to promote self-interest at the expense of organizational goals are known as organizational politics. This can happen when employees engage in activities such as spreading rumors, using personal connections to gain advantages, and withholding information to gain power or status within the organization. These political behaviors can have a negative impact on the overall functioning of the organization and can lead to distrust among employees.

Question 9

Research has shown that political skill increases the effectiveness of ______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Research has shown that political skill increases...

Question 10

This term describes the behaviors of individuals who act in a self-serving manner to obtain valued outcomes ______.

Accepted Answer

The term that describes the behaviors of individuals who act in a self-serving manner to obtain valued outcomes is general political behavior.

Question 11

The ability to create a diverse constellation of contacts both inside and outside of the organization is known as ______.

Accepted Answer

Networking ability refers to the skill of creating and maintaining diverse connections both within and outside the organization. Social astuteness refers to the ability to understand social situations and people's emotions. Interpersonal influence refers to the ability to influence people's thoughts or behaviors through interpersonal communication. Apparent sincerity refers to the appearance of being sincere, which may or may not be related to networking ability.

Question 12

This term describes the behavior of individuals and consists of a lack of action (e.g., remain silent) in order to secure valued outcomes ______.

Accepted Answer

"Go along to get ahead" refers to the behavior of individuals who remain silent or do not take action in order to secure valued outcomes, such as promotions or raises. This can be seen as a form of conformity or "going with the flow" in order to advance one's own interests.

Question 13

In general, the sources of power that get the most positive responses from people in organizations and can be used effectively are ______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In general, the sources of power that...

Question 14

Research has found potential causes of POP including ______.

Accepted Answer

Job ambiguity has been identified as a potential cause of POP (post-traumatic organizational psychology) in research, while job security, increased trust, and ample resources do not seem to be directly related.

Question 15

Which of the following outcomes are associated with high perceptions of organizational politics?

Accepted Answer

High perceptions of organizational politics are associated with increased anxiety and stress among employees. It creates a hostile work environment and reduces employee well-being, which leads to negative health outcomes like absenteeism and lower productivity. Other options such as increased job satisfaction, low turnover or improved performance are not associated with high perceptions of organizational politics.

Question 16

Political skills are comprised of ______ sets of behaviors.

Accepted Answer

Political skills are comprised of four sets of behaviors: social astuteness, interpersonal influence, networking ability, and apparent sincerity.

Question 17

The ability to adapt influence strategies to different situations is called ______.

Accepted Answer

Interpersonal influence refers to the skill of adjusting one's approach to influencing others based on the specific context or situation, making it the correct choice for the ability to adapt influence strategies to different situations.

Question 18

A precursor to high POP can be ______.

Accepted Answer

High POP (Perceived Organizational Politics) can arise from unethical leadership behavior such as favoritism, manipulation, and exploitation. Therefore, D is the best choice. A, B, and C can also impact employee perception, but are not directly related to the development of high POP.

Question 19

OB research has identified three important political skills for leaders to possess including ______.

Accepted Answer

Understanding the perceptions of organizational politics is an important political skill as it enables leaders to navigate complex political environments, build alliances, and get things done. The other options are not necessarily political skills and may even be counterproductive in some situations.

Question 20

After reading Managing With Power, Jean-Claude now realizes that ______.

Accepted Answer

The book emphasizes the importance of understanding the politics within an organization and how to navigate them as a leader. Therefore, option B is the correct answer. Option A is mentioned in the book but is not the main focus. Option C is not supported by the book's argument that political skill can be developed. Option D is not a valid conclusion as the book suggests that political skill is a crucial component of effective leadership.

Quiz 7: Power and Politics

Research has found potential causes of POP including ______.

An individual's subjective appraisal of the extent to which the work environment is characterized as self-serving of various individuals and groups to the detriment or at the cost of other individuals or groups is called ______.

The ability to accurately interpret the behavior of others through attentive observation is ______.

The relationship between political will and skill is now considered to be more complex and can best be described as ______.

High perceptions of organizational politics leads to ______.

The ability to effectively understand others at work and to use such knowledge to influence others to act in ways that enhance one's personal and/or organizational objectives is known as ______.

The ability to appear to others as genuine and honest.

Unsanctioned influence attempts that seek to promote self-interest at the expense of organizational goals are known as ______.

Research has shown that political skill increases the effectiveness of ______.

This term describes the behaviors of individuals who act in a self-serving manner to obtain valued outcomes ______.

The ability to create a diverse constellation of contacts both inside and outside of the organization is known as ______.

This term describes the behavior of individuals and consists of a lack of action (e.g., remain silent) in order to secure valued outcomes ______.

In general, the sources of power that get the most positive responses from people in organizations and can be used effectively are ______.

Research has found potential causes of POP including ______.

Which of the following outcomes are associated with high perceptions of organizational politics?

Political skills are comprised of ______ sets of behaviors.

The ability to adapt influence strategies to different situations is called ______.

A precursor to high POP can be ______.

OB research has identified three important political skills for leaders to possess including ______.

After reading Managing With Power, Jean-Claude now realizes that ______.