Question 1

Employee compliance,flattery,and unwillingness to speak out contribute to a corrupt leader's reliance on ___________.

Accepted Answer

Employee compliance, flattery, and unwillingness to speak out often mean that the employees are not challenging the leader's authority or decisions, enabling the leader to use coercive methods to maintain power and control over their subordinates. Corrupt leaders may resort to fear, manipulation, or threats of punishment to keep their employees in line.

Question 2

Top executives have access to how many additional sources of power?

Accepted Answer

Top executives have access to four additional sources of power. These include expert power, referent power, information power, and connection power.

Question 3

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

Keesha's employees' behavior is an example of compliance, as they are conforming to her expectations and avoiding disagreements due to fear of her negative reactions, rather than openly expressing their opinions or challenging her decisions.

Question 4

The key organizational factor in abuse of power is:

Accepted Answer

The organizational culture plays a key role in abuse of power. If the culture tolerates or even promotes abuse of power, it can become a norm within the organization. On the other hand, if the culture actively discourages abuse of power, it can prevent such behavior from occurring.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A destructive narcissistic manager tends to create an "us vs them" mentality by dividing the world between friends (loyalists who agree with their views or approach) and enemies (those who challenge, criticize or expose their flaws). This can lead to a toxic work environment and poor decision-making. The other options-- working alone, not getting promoted, taking care of followers-- do not necessarily indicate narcissism or destructive behavior.

Question 6

Causes of power corruption fall into two categories.These are:

Accepted Answer

The causes of power corruption can be classified into individual leader and organizational factors. Group related and traits, cultural elements, political factors, and legal and ethical factors may contribute to power corruption, but they are not the main categories. Thus, option B is the best choice.

Question 7

Why are evil managers who abuse their power often successful?

Accepted Answer

Evil managers who abuse their power often manage their supervisors well, which can mask their abusive behavior and make them appear successful to higher-ups.

Question 8

Whether an organization is a traditional or informal structure,CEOs are strategically located for access to information and resources.This is an example of which of the executive sources of power?

Accepted Answer

Centrality refers to an executive's location in the network of individuals within an organization. In this case, the CEO's central location allows for easy access to information and resources, which provides them with power and influence.

Question 9

The underlying theme of empowerment is:

Accepted Answer

The underlying theme of empowerment is sharing power with those who need it to perform their job. Empowerment is about giving employees the tools, information, and authority they need to take ownership of their work and make decisions that benefit the organization. It is not about delegating all power to employees or centralizing decision making in the team. Setting goals that everyone can achieve easily may not necessarily lead to empowerment, as it may not challenge individuals to grow and develop their skills.

Question 10

Because of their power,employee compliance,and isolation,leaders in the corruption cycle often:

Accepted Answer

Leaders in the corruption cycle often experience an inflated sense of self-importance due to their power and isolation from accountability. They may begin to feel entitled to special treatment or exempt from following rules and regulations, leading them to engage in corrupt behavior.

Question 11

A new executive who brings in his own team and puts people he trusts in key positions is using which source of executive power?

Accepted Answer

The answer of A new executive who brings in his...

Question 12

All but one of the following is a reason why followers comply with their leaders even when they are wrong.

Accepted Answer

When followers lack caring for the task or organization, they may not feel strongly enough to question their leader's actions or decisions, and thus comply even when they believe the leader is wrong. The other options (A, B, C) involve negative motivations, such as the desire for personal gain, lack of assertiveness, or fear of punishment, which may also contribute to compliance but are not the only reasons.

Question 13

The individual power source of "rewards" is equivalent to which source of top executive power?

Accepted Answer

The individual power source of "rewards" is equivalent to the power of distribution of resources, as the ability to allocate rewards (such as bonuses or promotions) involves control over resources and can be used to influence the behavior of others. Control of decision criteria refers to the power to shape the criteria used to make decisions, centrality refers to having a critical role in the organization, and access to all levels refers to the ability to communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization. These are not directly equivalent to the power of rewards.

Question 14

Which of the following is not a potential solution to top management corruption?

Accepted Answer

Centralized decision making can actually exacerbate top management corruption, as power is concentrated in the hands of fewer individuals who may be more susceptible to corrupt practices without adequate checks and balances. The other three options - reducing uncertainty, empowerment, and greater accountability - can each contribute to reducing top management corruption by decreasing opportunities for wrongdoing, increasing employee and stakeholder scrutiny, and encouraging ethical behavior.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

The framers of the U.S. Constitution were wary of concentrated power and sought to distribute it among different branches of government and levels of authority. This is evident in the system of checks and balances they established and their emphasis on federalism.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

The isolation and flattery create a sense of superiority and entitlement, leading leaders to believe that regular rules do not apply to them. This can lead to corruption and unethical behavior. Seeking outside input, relying on board members, and learning to make good decisions alone can counteract these tendencies, but these actions are not the automatic response of corrupt leaders.

Question 17

Dennis Kozlowski of Typco and Richard Scrushy of HealthSouth are examples of CEOs who:

Accepted Answer

Kozlowski and Scrushy both abused their power as CEOs by using company funds for personal benefits and committing other unethical actions.

Question 18

Abusive and corrupt leaders intimidate their followers into silence and then consider the silence and lack of responsiveness as a sign of their followers' incompetence,therefore asking them even less for input.This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

This is an example of a self-fulfilling prophecy, where the leaders' belief that their followers are incompetent leads to them not asking for input, which in turn leads to the followers not providing input, reinforcing the leaders' initial belief.

Question 19

Power corruption is primarily due to:

Accepted Answer

Power corruption occurs when individuals or institutions have a lot of power without any accountability or oversight. Corrupt leaders may contribute to this problem, but it is not the sole cause. National culture and the board of directors may also influence power corruption, but the lack of accountability is the primary factor.

Question 20

Which one of the following is not an organizational factor that contributes to power corruption?

Accepted Answer

Performance-based hiring is not an organizational factor that contributes to power corruption. In fact, such a hiring strategy focuses on selecting the most qualified candidates based on their skills, knowledge, and experience, rather than on their ability to manipulate or abuse power. The other options, such as formal and closed communication, focus on short-term goals, and centralized decision-making, are all known to contribute to power corruption, as they limit transparency, accountability, and input from diverse perspectives.

Quiz 5: Power and Leadership