Deck 12: Power, Politics, and Conflict

Question 1

A force at the disposal of one person that can influence the behaviour of another is called:

A)Conflict
B)Politics
C)Power
D)Macro power

Answer 1

Power

Question 2

Activities undertaken by individuals or groups to obtain, enlarge, and use power and other resources to obtain outcomes they desire, in situations where there is uncertainty or disagreement, are called:

A)Power management
B)Managerial leadership
C)Conflict management
D)Politics

Answer 2

Politics

Question 3

When one party frustrates the attempts of another to achieve his or her goals this is called:

A)Abuse of power
B)Political technique
C)A state of conflict
D)None of these

Answer 3

A state of conflict

Question 4

The strength of power is heavily influenced by:

A)Dependence
B)Organizational status
C)Organizational structure
D)Organizational needs

Question 5

Which of the following was not identified by French and Raven as a type of power?

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

Question 6

When a leader has desirable characteristics that followers feel they should imitate, this is called:

A)Coercive power
B)Referent power
C)Subordinate power
D)Expert power

Question 7

Power attached to a certain post is referred to as:

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

Question 8

Being close to a cell of power within the organization and being in the right place at the right time provides someone with:

A)Expert power
B)Opportunity power
C)Position power
D)Referent power

Question 9

When someone has access to unique information, this person has:

A)Position power
B)Expert power
C)Knowledge power
D)Coercive power

Question 10

The tactic by which facts and information are used so that the request for action seems to be detailed and well prepared is called:

A)Thoroughness
B)Coalition
C)Conscientiousness
D)Rationality

Question 11

Relative power is a situational variable that may influence the choice of a:

A)Political tactic
B)Political strategy
C)Power strategy
D)Power tactic

Question 12

In the context of an unequal organizational power relationship, sexual harassment can lead to:

A)The creation of an intimidating or offensive working environment
B)Victims, who may be valued employees, leaving the organization
C)A legacy of negative emotions, such as anger and hostility
D)All of these

Question 13

When two groups cooperatively regulate future action in order to expand their power, this is called:

A)Co-opting
B)Contracting
C)Coalescing
D)None of these

Question 14

Which of the following was not acknowledged as a technique of using political power?

A)Game playing
B)Controlling information
C)Co-opting
D)Using outside experts

Question 15

When A goes through the motions of being pleasant towards B, while planning B's decline or demise, this is called:

A)Backstabbing
B)Divide and rule
C)Agenda setting
D)Ruling the political terrain

Question 16

Which of the following is not a way of coping with political behaviour?

A)Awareness
B)Open communication
C)Reduction of uncertainty
D)Challenging cherished beliefs

Question 17

When organizational politics is perceived as having significant negative features, the following is likely to be the consequence:

A)Job satisfaction and demotivation because of perceived unfairness
B)Challenge to ethical leadership
C)Determination to exit the organization
D)All of these

Question 18

There is evidence to indicate that those high in Machiavellianism:

A)Are adept at engaging in political behaviour
B)Have a capacity to persuade and manipulate others
C)Feel liberated in conditions of minimal rules and regulations
D)All of these

Question 19

Which of the following was not identified as a source of conflict by Robbins?

A)Communication
B)Hierarchy
C)Structure
D)Personal factors

Question 20

Which of the following was identified by Thomas as one of the major conflict man-agement styles?

A)Change
B)Co-opting
C)Competition
D)Communication

Question 21

Setting superordinate goals can:

A)Increase conflict
B)Achieve harmony
C)Create diversion
D)Decrease inter-group discrimination

Question 22

Which of the following relates to political tactics?

A)Controlling information
B)Assertiveness
C)Coercive power
D)All of these

Question 23

Image building is a feature of:

A)Power tactics
B)Political tactics
C)Bases of power
D)None of these

Question 24

Perspectives on conflict can be described as:

A)Interactionist
B)Unitary
C)Pluralist
D)All of these

Question 25

What are important moderating variables, according to Bradley et al., that need to be considered before making a judgement as to the superiority of task conflict over relationship conflict?

A)Team members share the same goals in an atmosphere considered safe for taking risks
B)High levels of trust exist between members
C)Team members refrain from undermining or rejecting those who speak their mind
D)All of these

Question 26

In bilateral negotiations to resolve conflict, which of the following is not important?

A)Striving to pursue self-interest as the predominant consideration
B)Developing expectations of how the other party will respond
C)Developing awareness of the need to reach an agreement acceptable to both parties
D)Compromising or modifying one's position when circumstances dictate such action