Question 1

Even though he isn't very high up on the company's hierarchy, Cam is very powerful since he has worked in his specialty for a long time and he has knowledge that no one else has in the organization.This is known as referent power.

Accepted Answer

This is known as expert power, which is based on the skills and knowledge an individual possesses, making them an indispensable resource within an organization.

Question 2

SCENARIO 8-4 General Insurance Corporation (GIC)handles a wide variety of comprehensive and specifically oriented insurance coverage.GIC handles and brokers a variety of plans aimed at general business coverage, small business, consumer and personal property insurance.
Peter Bond is a well-liked manager in one of the business divisions.He is a survivor and a visionary in a business known for its cutthroat competitiveness, questionable loyalty, and high employee mobility to other divisions or competitors.The forty brokers or account representatives who report to Peter deal with a variety of insurance agents and business customers.All have been with GIC for some time and seem to have developed loyalty to the company.All of them have established clients with a high degree of loyalty.
Bond supports his brokers and readily provides training, fair rewards and equitable compensation for their accomplishments.He demands superior performance and is known to administer punishment from time to time when performance is not up to standard.Despite this characteristic, Peter is flexible and accommodating because he believes that personal and private lives do impact an individual's performance.
Les Green joined GIC about a year after Peter did, in a position somewhat lower than Peter's.Peter has just learned that Les is being made a vice president of a newly created division, which will provide financial services in addition to specialized insurance coverage.Green is aggressive and very competitive in his position.It is evident that he is very much interested in moving up the corporate hierarchy.Sometimes, his performance was not that good and his division certainly has not been as successful as Peter's.
Peter began to wonder why Les received the promotion.Did he know the right peopleHe was puzzled as to why Les was promoted when his actual performance was questionable.Peter was envious.
Peter needs to be aware that various factors contribute to political behaviour at GIC.He needs to recognize that these influences were probably the cause of his not being promoted to the vice president position.Although Peter doesn't appear to be much interested in the politics at GIC, he should understand that certain behaviours build influence.Which of the following is not one of those factors

Accepted Answer

Role ambiguity refers to uncertainty or confusion about an individual's job or task responsibilities. It is not a factor that contributes to political behavior or building influence in the organization. The other options such as coalitions, ingratiation, legitimacy, and exchange are all factors that can contribute to political behavior and influence in the organization.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

This is because if there are no viable substitutes for a resource, then consumers or businesses will have no choice but to pay whatever price is demanded for that resource, giving the supplier more power and leverage in negotiations.

Question 4

Riley is a senior vice president, and thus he wields a lot of power.This is known as legitimate power.

Accepted Answer

Legitimate power refers to the power that comes with a person's position or title within an organization. As a senior vice president, Riley holdsa high-level position and therefore has legitimate power within the company.

Question 5

Diane feels that she has no choice but to act in accordance with the wishes of her boss, Linda.This indicates that Linda has power over Diane.

Accepted Answer

Diane's belief that she has no choice but to act in accordance with Linda's wishes indicates that Linda has power over her.

Question 6

Peter consistently comments on Jake's appearance, sarcastically commenting on his clothes and haircut, insisting on sitting beside him in the lunchroom and complaining about the odors from his food.He makes up stories about Jake, and then laughs and tells everyone Jake is his best friend.Peter's behaviour is

Accepted Answer

Peter's behavior is negative and harmful towards Jake, targeted towards his appearance and habits. This fits the definition of bullying, which involves intentional and repeated behavior that causes harm or distress.

Question 7

SCENARIO 8-4 General Insurance Corporation (GIC)handles a wide variety of comprehensive and specifically oriented insurance coverage.GIC handles and brokers a variety of plans aimed at general business coverage, small business, consumer and personal property insurance.
Peter Bond is a well-liked manager in one of the business divisions.He is a survivor and a visionary in a business known for its cutthroat competitiveness, questionable loyalty, and high employee mobility to other divisions or competitors.The forty brokers or account representatives who report to Peter deal with a variety of insurance agents and business customers.All have been with GIC for some time and seem to have developed loyalty to the company.All of them have established clients with a high degree of loyalty.
Bond supports his brokers and readily provides training, fair rewards and equitable compensation for their accomplishments.He demands superior performance and is known to administer punishment from time to time when performance is not up to standard.Despite this characteristic, Peter is flexible and accommodating because he believes that personal and private lives do impact an individual's performance.
Les Green joined GIC about a year after Peter did, in a position somewhat lower than Peter's.Peter has just learned that Les is being made a vice president of a newly created division, which will provide financial services in addition to specialized insurance coverage.Green is aggressive and very competitive in his position.It is evident that he is very much interested in moving up the corporate hierarchy.Sometimes, his performance was not that good and his division certainly has not been as successful as Peter's.
Peter began to wonder why Les received the promotion.Did he know the right peopleHe was puzzled as to why Les was promoted when his actual performance was questionable.Peter was envious.
Perhaps the problem is not entirely due to Peter's lack of political activity and interest.Despite his high position in the company, Peter was unaware that the Human Resources department was actively choosing an manager for the new department.Les knew, and had actively discussed his ideas for how the new department should run with HR and other senior managers.Compared to Les, Peter has low

Accepted Answer

Peter has low information power compared to Les, as Les was aware of the HR activities and actively engaged with senior managers, which Peter was not.

Question 8

Power is a function of dependency.

Accepted Answer

Power is the ability of an individual or group to influence or control the behaviors of others. This ability is often linked to dependency, meaning that individuals or groups who are dependent on others for certain resources or outcomes may be more vulnerable to the power of those who control those resources or outcomes. Therefore, power and dependency are closely connected.

Question 9

To create dependency in others, you must control something perceived by others as important.

Accepted Answer

Dependency is created when someone has control over something that is perceived as important by another person.

Question 10

An expert is the person who has the right to expect you to comply with their request.

Accepted Answer

This statement is false. Being an expert does not give a person the right to expect compliance with their requests. Respect and trust must be earned through mutual understanding and communication.

Question 11

French and Raven propose that power is synonymous with coercive leadership.

Accepted Answer

French and Raven identified five other types of power, including reward power, legitimate power, expert power, referent power, and informational power. Coercive power is just one of many types of power identified by French and Raven.

Question 12

In universities where there are strong pressures for the faculty to publish, it can be said that a department head's power over a faculty member is inversely related to the member's publication record.

Accepted Answer

In universities where there is a strong emphasis on faculty publishing, the power of a department head over a faculty member is often linked to the member's publication record. Faculty members with a strong publication record may have more bargaining power and leverage, making it harder for department heads to exert control over them.

Question 13

Diane is a boss who seems to be obsessed with control, as every decision that is made in the department has to be approved by her.Diane is exercising

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

Labour negotiators become less powerful during periods of labour strife.

Accepted Answer

During periods of labour strife, labour negotiators become more powerful as they are the ones representing the workers and negotiating for their rights and demands. Their role becomes crucial in resolving the conflicts between workers and management.

Question 15

Most businesses tend to develop multiple suppliers instead of just using one to avoid giving one supplier too much power.

Accepted Answer

This is a common strategy in supply chain management to ensure business continuity and reduce the risk of supply disruptions. By having multiple suppliers, businesses can also compare prices, quality, and lead times to get the best value for their money. Using just one supplier can make the business vulnerable to sudden price increases, quality issues, or production delays.

Question 16

A famous NFL quarterback'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.

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

Power is usually increased by possessing something that is scarce, valuable, or in demand, rather than something that is plentiful and easily available. A surplus or abundance of resources can actually decrease their perceived value and, in turn, reduce one's power or influence.

Question 18

SCENARIO 8-4 General Insurance Corporation (GIC)handles a wide variety of comprehensive and specifically oriented insurance coverage.GIC handles and brokers a variety of plans aimed at general business coverage, small business, consumer and personal property insurance.
Peter Bond is a well-liked manager in one of the business divisions.He is a survivor and a visionary in a business known for its cutthroat competitiveness, questionable loyalty, and high employee mobility to other divisions or competitors.The forty brokers or account representatives who report to Peter deal with a variety of insurance agents and business customers.All have been with GIC for some time and seem to have developed loyalty to the company.All of them have established clients with a high degree of loyalty.
Bond supports his brokers and readily provides training, fair rewards and equitable compensation for their accomplishments.He demands superior performance and is known to administer punishment from time to time when performance is not up to standard.Despite this characteristic, Peter is flexible and accommodating because he believes that personal and private lives do impact an individual's performance.
Les Green joined GIC about a year after Peter did, in a position somewhat lower than Peter's.Peter has just learned that Les is being made a vice president of a newly created division, which will provide financial services in addition to specialized insurance coverage.Green is aggressive and very competitive in his position.It is evident that he is very much interested in moving up the corporate hierarchy.Sometimes, his performance was not that good and his division certainly has not been as successful as Peter's.
Peter began to wonder why Les received the promotion.Did he know the right peopleHe was puzzled as to why Les was promoted when his actual performance was questionable.Peter was envious.
Peter must be more cognizant of how others perceive him and, more particularly, how his immediate boss is evaluating him.Peter needs to be aware of the impressions senior management have of his capability and potential for promotion.He also needs to make some decisions with respect to his own goals of moving upward.This aspect of managing one's image and how others perceive that image is known as

Accepted Answer

The aspect of managing one's image and how others perceive that image is known as impression management. Peter needs to pay attention to how he is perceived by senior management and work on managing that impression in order to achieve his own career goals.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

The statement is false. The greater B's dependence on A, the weaker B's power in the relationship. Power in a relationship is often determined by the ability to meet one's own needs and control outcomes. If B is highly dependent on A, B may have less power in the relationship due to a lack of alternative options and flexibility.

Question 20

Referent power is like charisma.

Accepted Answer

Referent power is the power that comes from being respected and admired by others, much like charisma. Both rely on personal qualities and attributes to gain influence over others.

Quiz 8: Power and Politics